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IDP SECREr TillJRSDAI. 1 SEPTE!·1B;::R 1949

L__-':::::::=:::::::_1:1 ~""'-;=LJI/(tel) - Asked Director if he should be present at 11~30 meeting today. Director will check. He \vas informed for Director that we·do not think it would be well for him to attend the meeting. 1 r stated this was perfectly all right--he left it up to Director's judgment. (R.Frastacky)

Weekly Staff Conference.

Col Robert A. Schow, ADSO - Re Dr. Osusky attending meeting with Rudolf Frastacky.

Mr. Wm. Duggan, I&S - Delivered to Director report on Andrew J. Gahagan.

Hr. Harold Graves, Providence Bulletin -

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE - Left with Director letter to Under Secretary Dr. J. Andrews, OCD James Webb, State, requesting assistance in getting

information on British-American financial talks.

l·1r. P. Childs, ICAPS - Re SANACC paper for OSI.

/ORE (t~l)- Re interrogation-of Dr. Robert Strausz-Hupe. '---------,.nr=-.~1-1. appreciated opportunity to talk to subject and stated

that he is an intelligent observer and evaluated his sources well.

Mr. Franklin Rogers, Clerk, House Committee (tel) - Re House Committee tour of Europe; they plan to leave on 14 September and requested oral briefing for this afternoonat 1400 on the political, economic and social conditions of the countries they are to visit and also biographies of some of the people they are apt to meet. Expressed regret that an oral briefing co~d not be given today and requested list in writing of what is desired; in which case fNery effort \o/Ould be made to fill the requirements. Also informed him that Capt T. J. Kelly, USN, had requested similar information for a Senate group, and the feeling was expnessed that this may be the same group. 1-fr. Rogers will check with Capt Kelly, and, if not the same group, will request information from Director in writing. (Tel: Capitol, ext. 2075)

Lunch at desk.

Mr. Walter Jenldns, Office of Senator L:don Johnson, Texas (tel) -Re applicant,! _ j who has been ~-rith the Senator for 15 years. Direc or uill check.

Mr. W. Pforzheimer, Genl Counsel - ReLI ~----------~~~ Mr. Pforzheimer states there is no vacancy for him; routine reject letter will be sent to him.

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-lOP SECRET-Thursdaf. 1 September 1949 - continued

Mr. Richard Helms, OSO - Briefed Director for meeting with Rudolf Frastacky.

Hr. Rudolf Frastacky -l.fr. Campbell

Col Robert A. Schow, AJ)SO - Re Chinese troop movement from Taiwan to Canton.

Mr. William J. Sheppard, State -Attempted to arrange appointment with him for Director; he is ill. Tentative appointment set for tomorrow morning, 0945.

11r. Wm. Duggan, I&S - Will serid additional information to Director on Andrew J. Gahagan •

. Mr. R. Helms, OSO - Director returned papers on Frastacky".

Col Robert A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Re individual named! !who is in office of DNI; now in Latin America and contacting CIA ~rsonnel, having informed them he has clearance from Director. Col Schow was informed there was no record of such a clearance and that he would be calleq when Director came in in the morning.

FRIDAY, 2 SEPI'EHBER 1949

Hr. \o/illia111 J. Sheppard, State (tel) - Secretc.ry reported that he had broken a bone in his foot yesterday and might not come in today. Tentative appointment for 0945 cancelled; she '"as informed that Director would telephone on Tuesday.

~tts. T. DeVore, Adv Council (tel) -Director will attend USCIB meeting on Wednesday, 7 September, 1030 at State.

Col Robert A. Schow, ADSO -

Hr. ~'!alter Jenkins, Office of Senator Lyndon Johnson, Texas (tel) - Re applicant, I I who will ralJlain in ~.Jashington over weekend if CIA considers desirable. On instruction of

i·Ir.

requested to call Jenkins and spot in CIA suitable for

Director departed for Pennsylvania at approximately 1030.

Aide to Rear Adm Thos. B. Inglis, USN, DNI (tel) -Appointment set for Friday, 9 September, 1030, for Adm Inglis and his replacement, Rear Adm Felix Johnson, to call on Director to pay respects.

Sec~' to S/D Louis Johnson (tel) - Left massacre that Director 1rrould be away this weekend.

l'Ir. Hm. Tharp, OSO (tel) - Informed him Director 'ltTould be a\oray for weekend and that OSO Duty Officer should be instructed to call Col Schow or Capt Hinecoff in case of emergency.

ORE Duty Officer (tel) - Informed him that Director would be away for weekend and that he should call Capt Winecoff or Col Schow in case of emergency.

-TOPSECREJ Friday, 2 Septembe~ 1949 - continued

Nr. A. Brenner, Yorkville Bulletin, NYC (tel) - Re letter froinl I Ito Charles Ross; copies to ID/Army and'="-"=c=-=IA=-;-----'

concerned Communist infiltration of American forces in Europe. Mr. Brenner feels he should discuss the information in subject letter l-ri.th someone in CIA. Check \orl.th Hr. Duggan, I&s revealed that CIA has a great deal of correspondence from

received during past two years--he is labeled a '---oc--~----'

11 crack-pot11 • It was agreed betueen Nr. Richard and Hr. Duggan that Brenner's call will not be acknowledge~;if he· calls again, he should be referred to I&S.

TOP SECRET

TUE§PAI, 6 SEP'l'EMBER 1949

Mr. ThQIQU G. Caasad,.T ot Chicago (tel) - Wlll call Director tomorrow.

Rear Adrn s. w. Souers, ES/NSC (tel) - Lef't no message.

Mr. P. Cbllds, IcaB (tel) -Would llke to see Director. Baa nothi.Dg tor next lAC meeting.

Mr. George G. Carey, 00 (tel) - Re Miss L. Cemakova, Czech., suggested as possible contact bTl I 00 would llke to know

. it Director approves ot not contacting Miss c. as suggested in recent memorandum-it so, 00/Contact man will get in tc:mch with

and so indicate.

Mr. T, Babbitt, ORE (tel) -Requested appointment tor himself and Mr. J, MaU1'7. Informed him that the,- vould be contacted.

Under Sec/State James Webb (tel) ~ Stated he had premised Director .to set up time tor conference-Director, Mr. Wisner and himself. SUggested 1430 to 1600 tGdq. Elcpl.a1ned that Director probably would not be here. Arranged with Mr. Webb's secretary tor ~ector and ~. Wisner to go to Mr. Webb's ottice at 1500, Wed., 7 September. (Mr. Wisner notitied, )

Mr. c. P. Collins, Adv Council (tel) - Re briefing tor USCIB meeting tomorrow. Be was informed that he would be contacted.

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Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE (tel) - Re appointaent tor Mr. MaU17; it is understood that Mr. Benjamin R. Shute will attempt to ool'it&ct Director and arrange appointmentJ Mr. B&bbi tt requested tbat Maur,y be pezmitted ·to see· Director before Mr. Shute canes in.

Mr. John s. Earman, JIG Li&ison(CIA) (tel) -Lett message tor Director that he bas heard that proba.b~ Rear Adad.ral John P. Wcable, Mr., USN, will replace Maj Gen W, E. Todd 88.(1ID/JIG,

-lOP SE<R£1

Mr. C. P. Collins, Adv' Council (tel) - On instructions ot Director intol'llled him 'that he should represent Director at toda1'1 s USCIB ~eeting.

Mr. P. Childs, ICAPS - Director approved cancellation ot lAC meeting scheduled tor 16 Sept•ber since there are no items reaey tor discussion.

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE (tel) - Director passed on request from White House tor intormation on Abdullah's trip to Spain. Director requested that a couple ot paragraphs re signiticance, etc. be prepared as soon as possible. (Received.)

Re appointment tor Messrs. Babbitt and MaUlT, time will be arranged later.

Re material tor Bouse Expenditures CODII11ttee, Director approved classitication up to CONFIDENTIAL-using as much as possible ot material being prepared tor Senate Committee.

To Vice Admiral Oscar C. Badger, Pentagon - Director handed material to him received tor h1Dl in CIA Far East pouch.

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Mr. R. Lawrence, FBI - {t. (/ ~ Mr. Willlam J. Shepperd, State (tel) - Director ma;y see him toda1' a.f'ter

meeting vi th Under Secretaey Webb.

Mr. L. f. Shannon, Deputr Exec. - Director signed oontidential voucher.

Mr. W. Ptorzheimer, Genl Counsel - Reported to Director on recent meetings concerning Finch contract.

Col Jo}Ul M. Sterling, 00 (tel) - Informed him that Director approved . ot memorandum concerDing Mr. Ben H. Freeman and tbat 00 could proceed along lines set torth. (ER o-6134)

Dr. WUlard Machle, OSI -


SeCT to S/D Louis Johason (tel) - Re luncheon scheduled tor Fridq. Mr. Johnson will have the Naval District CC'IJJ!J!anders tor lunch but would l1ie Director to attend. Time vUl be 12:.30.

· She vas intol'llled Director would be present.

WesJpesdg. 7 September .1949 - continued

Maj Gen s. LeRO)" Irwin, DI/GSUSA (tel) - At his request, call referred to Mr. L. T. Shannon, Deputy' Executive. Mr. Shannon lef't message tor Director that Gen Irwin had received inquir.T from Maj Gen A. R. Bolling as to whether CIA had a man in Honolulu. Mr. Shalmon int'ormed Gen ~ that CIA had no covert persoDDel in u.s. possessions, but tbatl \

Mr. Edwitl D. Gritz, Washington Post (tel) -Works on Eastem Europeu Affairs and has seen FBIB da1l.7 OCCf-Sinnally i"d vould like to get it regular~. Call referred toL _ OCD, who vill handle. (Tela lA 4200 - 351.)

Brig Gen Foster J. Tate, USA, 14/A ~is (tel) - Intomed him that Director would be back in office about 1600. At request or GeD Tate, call transferred to Col Schow, ADSO.

'lo Under Sec/state James E. Webb - Accompanied by Mr. Frallk G. Wisner, OPC.

Mr. Thcmaas G. Cassaq, Chicago - 12<_ ~ ·(Egon Ihwe)

Col Robert A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Re Director's •eti.J:lg this afternoon with Mr. Webb, asked 'it a:rq decision had been made. Director stated that it bad been decided to postpone the matter tor a '!lhile; however, Director 'Will provide tor matter in the l:Rldget.

TH(JRSDAl, 8 SRP'l'1il:fB!i:R 1949

Mr. John S. Warner, Genl Counsel -Director approved draft of re~ to Mr. Pe;yton Ford, Asst _to the Attorney- General, re Barsov case,

Col Robert A. Schow, .ADSO -

Capt T. J. Kell71 USN (tel) - Re material for the SeDate Appropriations COIIIIdttee, He understands. that material desired on Europe is available in State Department pamphlets; thil!i form will be satisfactory'. Capt Kell.7 requested that CIA wrk up same material on Turkq, Pakistan, etc. which is not adilable in the pamphlets. Director agreed,

Weekly Start Conference,

Mr. Fra.zak G. Wisner, OFC - Re meeting y-esterdq in Under Sec/State Webb1 s ottioe, Director believes that S/Defense should have a represeDtative present at subsequent meetings. Mr. Wisner agrees.

Mr. c. J. Collins, Adv Council -Reported .to Director on meeting y-es~ of USCIB.

Dr. Walter F. Colb7, AEC (tel) - Re Dr. Egon Ihwe, German scientist. Li.Ddsq 8c CompeDJ desire to bring b1m to United States and vi11 present case to JCS. Director stated that Dr, Marvin or AEO knows about the case. Director inquired it AEO bas 81J'3 interest, etc. in case. ·

Dr. Colby reported back that Lindsq had approached AEC to determine whether there would be e:a:r beneti t to the Gover:ament. AEC answer will be no, There is no record of subject having done erq scientific work; apparentl.7 he is an industrial maD&ger. Thorium is his field and AEC has no interest in this. Director goes alODg with .AEC viev.

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Capt C. L. Winecoff, Executive - Re Cmdr I I relief f'rcm CODIIIlUilications, Cmdr/ I· USN cu. '-------1

Mr. Constantine Brown (tel) - Is leaving next week for trip to Europe, Director will lunch with h1m Mondq, 12:)0.

To Mr. William J. Sh,ppa.rd, State - Re intomation for CIA ~ I _ tiDancial talks, ~-------'

Maj Gen 'W. E. Todd, JIG/JCS (tel) - Informed Director he bad bad a verr good meeting with CIA representatives this llOI'Ding. Invited Director to attend first meeting at 0930, Mondq, 12 Sept., i1'1 JnS TrAARTibf:.ion roan. :>«260. Director accepte:d I I

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Reported to Director that he t"oUiid nothing in OSO on the doctor (Dr. Egon Ihve),

lb', 'f. Babbitt, ORE (tel) - Passed on·intormation received trom Capt. T.,} ~. Kell.7 re material for SeDate Appropriat.kma CCIIIDittee,

Thur•da.:G· 8 Septanb8r 1.249 - continued

Mr. J. M. Plasld.tt (tel) - Director decliDed invitation to luncheon _,/ todlq' for Navy Industrial Ass' n because · ot engagements.

Mr. w. Prorabeimer, GeJil. COUDsel - Re State position on 1,500 aliell8 as reported in NI Times, 26 August. Mr. P. has learaed illt01'118l.lJr tbat State bas an interest and believes CIA should have an. interest. Director instructed hila to intma state (Intelligence) that CIA. has no interest; CIA will not eo illtorm the House COIIIJd ttee UDl.ess called upon to make a Statement.

Re case or Adam and Wanda St;rka. Director authorized Mr. P. to intol'lll&ll.y present OSO memo on subject to Senate JudiciarT CQIJIJii ttee.

Col Robt A. Schow. .A.DSO (tel) -1 j

Mr. Fralak Cook, Security, State {tel) - Re Paul Birdaall who is being considered for Foreign Service appoilltmeDt and has given Director as reference. Director met him ill Paris ill 1946 when he was an. AIM/A and bas seen him occasiODBl].J' since his return to Washington; has not met his vife. Loyalty ud Americanism be;yond question. Director would recom81ld Birdsall for Foreign Service.

Lunch at desk.

Mr. Jol$ M. MaU17, Jr., 001 - Mr. MaurT has just returnedc___-----=-~--' Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE made his report to Director on conditiou Capt C. L. Winecoff, Exec. there.

Col Sheffleld Edvards, I&S - Re Andrew J. Gahagan.

Mr. Alexander Mciver {tel) - Has just had a conf'erence with Adm Nimitz ud requested appointment vi th Director. time set for 1015, Fridq, 9 Septanber. (Tel: MI 19tTI.)


Mr. P. Childs, I CAPS - Reported on I.A.C Standing Caami ttee meeting held toc:lq.

Dr. Will.ard Machle, OSI -

Mr. w. Pforzheimer, Genl Counsel - Director declined invitation to Air Force Reserve Unit meeting, 'Z1 Sept, 1'730; will be in Newport 26 Sept.

FRIDAY I 9 SEPl'EMBER 1949

Mr. Frank G.· Wisner, OPC (:bel) - Re S/D representative attending tuture discntssions on matter taken up with Mr. Webb on Wednesda;y. Mr. Wisner has raised the question with Mr. William J. Sheppard, State, who will take up with Mr. Webb. Director will lunch with S/D Johnson todq and will take up tbat point.

,-------"Re=.Paul Birdsall of OPC who is leaving shortly for IMr• W. feels he should meet Director. Director

c_____,kD~ow=-s~Mr='. Birdsall and will see him at 1430 todq.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSQ (tel) - Has forwarded names for Congressional appropriations group to AD/R for incorporation into overall report for the group; report due 12 September.

Mr. P. Childs, !CAPS - Re :NSC 43 intelligence sub-cODI!littee.

Dr. Villard Maohle, OSI -

Mr. Alexander Mciver-

Mi-. W. Pforzheimer, Genl COUDsel - Re copies of SR' s requested 'tv Senator H. Alexander Smith, :tlew Jersey, in coJmection with trip to Pacifie. Director informed Mr. P. that CIA bad no authority' to release these docmaents to Senator Smith and that he should be so info:rmed.

Rear Acb Thea. B. !Dgl.is, USB ·- Called to pq respects. Adm Johnson is Rear Adlll Felix L. Johnson, USB relieving Adm Inglis as Director of

!laval In~gence. ·

To Rear Adm S. W. Souers, ES/BSC -

Col Robt A. Schew, ·SO -

To lunebeon, S/D Louis Johnson - laval District CODIIII8Dders also present.

Seo;r to Mr. James E. Webb, U/S/S (tel) - Re meeting scheduled for Tues., 13 September at 1530J tiM bas been obaDged to 1030. (These meetings are ached:uled for everr Tuesdq at 1530.) Mr. Wisner notified.

'------.------...~}o (tel) - Director requested that he send a telet,-pe to Jim Hunt in Hew York and infol'IIL him that Rear Adm Edward

W. Hanson, USIJ, will be in :N$W York on MO!ldq and w&iiltl to see Hunt.

Mr. R. Lawrence, FBI (tel) - Re c__ _____ __J

Mr. John s. Warner, Genl Counsel - Director signed top secret letter to · th~ Attorney General.

Mr. Pau1 Birdsall, OPC -

-lOP Sf(IEJ • fgesday. 13 Septsber 1949 - continued

Mr. Merr~tt Ruddock, OPC (tel) - Re ~gov cue. State bas i.Df'ormed h1lll that IDmdgration people want to arrest subject. state wishes to awid this and is calling a meetiDg to discuss matter which Ruddock will attend.


Mr. Frank KluckhohD -

Mr. L. T. Shazm.G:i Deput;r Exec. ~ I Director approved lifting reslcUons-ie, h8n411ng 1D office ot AD/OCD; papers will be retained tor CIA. internal use ~, bo.t will be handled br TS Control 1D the fUture.

L__~~=--=z---.---~---=-..------.!OPC - Re Pirogov case. Mr. L. Kirkpatrick, 00 Mr. J. Wamer, Genl Counsel

Mr. L. Kirkpatrick, 00 - 00/Contact field chiets w1ll be in Washingtcm Mondq, 10 October. Mr. K. would like to bring them up first to see Director. Mr. K. also extended 1Dvitation to Director to diDDer on same date tor chiets--Mr. Kirkpatrick's house.

Col Mosee Pettigrew, ORE - EYES ONLY material tor Director.

Col John M. Sterling, 00 ~Re information available to 00/Contact ottices (specif'ical.ly New York) on baDk accOlDlts or foreigners in the Un1 ted States. Director approved issuing this information in oo-B report tOl'll-no copies to FBI.

Dr. W1llard Machle, OSI-

JOP SECREt.

mr.sw. u SJPmiBER 1949

Col w. K. Benson, BEB/OSI - Re 1Dtormation Director requested for White House. Director requested that he ascertain whether or not information had been made available to S/D Louis Johnson.

Mr. William Webster, MLC/AEC (tel) -Mr. Webster is in Boston this week.

Mr. L. T. Shannson, Deputy" Exec. - Director signed three ccmtidential vouchers,

Maj Gen S. LeRoy Irwin, DI/GSUSA (tel) - Brig Gen SUas B. Hqs, 1'he SUrgeon General' s office, bas asked h1lll vho brief's the President on hot items. Director replied that he did and added that he is passiDg along the intormation re acienti-f'io ccaaiaaion (atomic). ·

Gen IrwiD bas an appointaent 'todq vi th Col Schow and will pass on to h1a 1Dt'01111ation on a matter ot importance.

Col Robert A. Schow, .lDSO (tel) - Re conversation with Gen Irvin, Director requested tbat Col Schow stop bf to see hill on his V81' back troll Gen Irwin's if' matter is of' su.f'f'icient importance.

Re cable which Col Schow lett em Fridq (re GeD Marras), Director into.rmed hill that Gen Qaar Bradlq would be out of' cit7 until Fridq and so matter would have to wait. No mention w111 be made to Gen Irvin in meantime.

Re ccaaittee business, Director teels not much intormation has gotten out on this,

To Under S/State JUles E. Webb - .lccaapmied 'b;r ).Jr. P':raDk G, Wimer, OPC.

SeC7 to U/S/S James E, Webb (tel) - Next Tuesdq1 a meeting will also be held at 1030 (20 Septanber). (Mr. Wisner notitied,)

Capt. c. L. Vinecott, lxec. - Lett with Director dratt ot statement ot managaunt improV81118Dt activities tor aurrant and budget fiscal 7eara which 1D tiDal tom will acccmpa.llll' the budget when jnoesented. Director approved and returned to Deput;r Exec,

Lunch at desk.

Mr. W. Park A:rmst.Nng, State (Seq) (tel) - Requested appointment, approximately one hour·· tor Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Benjamin R. Shute, and Mr. Forrest McCl1me7 (latter tvo belong to sta.f'f' ot Mr. John McCl07, High COIIIIIlissioner tor Gel'lllaJq'). Appointment set f'or 1200, Tbu:rsdq, 15 September; Col Schow to be present tram 1230 on. (Col Schow notitied.)

Col JobJl M. Sterllng, 00 (tel) - Re messages on FBIB! will be b•oded to Col Robert A. Schow f';i.----..Q1'"'8 ... 1*-liCB..__· .... w .... aq_...~,------'

Re pamphlet 1D Ch:i.uese to be translated f'or SeJJ&tor Willi• F. lnovland, Calif'., Director is sending down }V hand Mr. Richard; Col sterliDg v1ll arrange to bave it translated and returned to Director.

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JOP-S£(RET. WEilNESDQ' I 14 SEP!'EMBER 1949

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI -Col W. K. Benson, NEB/OSI

Mr. w. Ps.rk Armstrong, Jr., State (tel) - Director intomed him that re matter d1sCU8sed there is no chance or it ccai.Dg out 1D the 8UDIIII&I')"; before~ is done, White House clearance will be gotten, Oa1.1' Secret&r7 and Under Seoret&r7 or State and S/D Louis Johnsoza plus world.Dg level. are 1ntol"DD8d.

Dr. Horace s. Craig, Jr., JCS (tel) - Director vi11 attend meeting this atternoon 1D office or Maj Gen W: E. Todd, JUG, to discuss para 2 o~ _ I Director and Gen Todd have agreed that State DepartmeDt representative is UDilecesaa.r.r.

Col Jolm M. Sterling, 00 (tel) - Re matter discussed Jesterdq (re foreign bank accounts 1D u.s.), Director agreed that Jll8lllOr&ndum should be sent to 00/Conta.ct, i.Dtormi.Dg thaa to p1t out 00/B reports. Restriction on dissanination of such reports v1l1 bEi _given verbalq to Contact Branch and Dr. James Andrews, AD/OCD.

Mr. E. Mowrer (tel) - Iuri.te.d Director to lunch next Tuesc'llv. Director' s regrets expressed. Mr. Mowrer will leave it up to Director to name a date.

Mr. c. D. DeLoach, FBI (tel) - Informed Director that he had returned to du't7 and would be available to assist Director 1D 8117 va:r.

Rear Adm Tll111' Shelle;r, USR (tel) -Made appointment (tezatative) tor Fric'ilv with Director; will check with Director tanorrow.

Capt. J. Fimlegan, Adv Couneil - Inf'ormation re proposed trip of S/D Mr. Knight McMahon, ORE Louis Johnson.

To lunch - C. BrOWD.

Mr. John s. Warner, GeD1 COW1Sel- Re Pirogov case.

em: -Further intormation re S/D Johnson trip. L---------------~

Col Robert A. Schow, .ADSO -

Mr. L. B. Carr, Weldon & Carr(consulting radio eqi.neers) - Has just returned trom Europe; spent several weeks in· Munich and has made contact there which revealed i.Df'ormation on electronics believed to be or sutficient importance to ~a to CIA, He vas inf'orm.ed he would be contacted. ( 00/Contact vU1 handle.) Address: 1605 Conn, Ave. 1 IW; tela MI 4151.

(Mr. B.Osborne, 00/Contact reported that he had seen Mr. Carr and had secured the inf'orm.ation.)

Friday, 9 September 1949-continued

.Ambassador Robert D. Murpb;r, State (tel) - Director extended congratul&tions. Mr. Murplq" will luilch with Director and Col SChow at 1.300, Mondq. Director will pick ·hiDl up.

Mr. Jack Smith, ORE - Showed Director cables.

sec,- to S/D Loais Johnson (tel) -Lett word that Director would be in the cit,- this weekend and all next week.

ORE Dut,- Officer (tel) - Lett word that Director would be in the cit,this weekend and could be contacted at home.

OSO DlltT Officer (tel) - Lett word that Director would be in the citT this weekend and coul.d be contacted at heme.

Mr. c. P. Collins, Adv. CouncU -Reported on conversation with Mr. Po!7zoides ot State.

Mr. Dollglas MacArthur, II (tel) - Director invited h:1Ja to lunch on Mondq, 1.300. Director will pick him up.

Capt c. L. Winecoff, Execu.tive - Discussed overall amount to be placed Mr. E. R. Saunders, Budget Officer in CIA lllldget, FI 1951. Director

approved leave tor Capt Winecoff for Mondq.

MO§Y, ;t2 SEPTEMBER 1949

Mr. C. Brown (tel) - .Arranged tor him to lunch with Director on Wednesdq, rather than todq.

Mr. ShaDe MacCart~, !CAPS- BE lAC .matters.

ORE (tel.) - Gave him revised list or HSC m.embers tor use '-------~

in preparation ot CIA World Situation Report tor dellve17 to l!lSC members. ·

Mr. Knight Md-fahon, ORE - Re "Watch CCI!IIdttee11 paper tor presentation '-----------____JJ ORE to lAC.

Mr. ~ Kluckhohn (tel) -Has seen S/D Louis Johnson who suggested he call on M.recter. Appointment arr&1:lg8d tor 1500, Tueadq, 13 September. (Tel: 131 - 6586, leave messages.)

Seq' to General Qiar Bradley, JCS (tel) - Gen Bradley will be out ot the ci t7 until Fridq; Director's memorandum (re Marra&) will be held tor biJI.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO -

To lunch - Ca,nnon 1 s - Amb Robert D. Murpb1', Mr. Douglas Mac Arthur II, Col Robt A. Schow.

Col w. K. Benson, NEB/OSI - Re subJect discussed last •eek.

SeD WU11am F. Knowland, Calit (tel) -Bas a booklet, writteD in Clrl.nese, vhiQh has recentl1' been published by Dlllll who ol•1 ms to have been the contid.eDtial secretary' to General George C ~ Marshall when he vas in China which is supposed to disclose TOP SECRET and SECRET inf'ormation handled b,y the Dlllll in his capaoit;r as confidential secretarT. SeD&tor K. would like to have it translated. Director wggested that the Senator send it to him. tor translation.

~. Jam.es Andrews, OCD (tel) - Re letter to U/S/State Webb on tiDancial talks. Asked about reaction; Director stated it vas favorable. Nothing has been heard in rep:cy, and ORE is anxious to receive the material, Director has an appointment with Mr. Webb in the m.orning and will inquire about the material.

ORE - Desired to see Director about period ot Arm:r active dut:r '-------_j vi th JIG. He was referred, on instruction or Director, to the

Executive.

Mr. w. Ptorzhe1mer, Genl Counsel -Reported that he had delivered report for Bouse COJIIIIIittee on Eltpenditures tor Eltecutive Depa.rtmau.ts to Mr. Rogers.

Wednesday. 14 Septe!Dber 1942 - centinued

Mr. R. R. Pearson; Ahoskie, N. C. (tel traa) - Three months ago he and a friend, T. R. Pettrit, mailed application forms to an individual in CIA. who was formerl.7 in OBI; inquired about status. Personnel Office has no record of applications and are vr1 t1Dg Mr. Pearson to this effect toda;r, suggesting applications be subDitted to PersGmlel Ot.f'ice since it is almost impossible to check on applications sent to other ot.f'ices. (Pettrit, Suffolk, N.C.)

THURSDAY a 15 SEPTl!MBER 1949

Weekl7 Start Conference.

Mr. W. Ptorzheimer, Genl COUD.sel - Intol'lll8d Director that Benj. R. Shute mq not be long on the job and that possibl7 John A. Bross would replace him.

Mr. L. Houston, Genl CoUDsel- Re OPC alien case, Karol7 Peyer. Director Mr. J. Wanaer, 11 11 approved processing case.

Dr. W1llard Maohle, OSI -Lett message that there is noth1ng new on the s1 tuation which he has been discussing vi th Director.

Mr. Shane MacCartq, ICUS - Director gave him Air Force c01111l8Dts on JNEIC.

Capt. if. Fimlegan, Adv Council - Discussed revision ot HSCID 119 and indoctrination ot cOI!II'IImi cations personnel. Director approved dratt letter to Director. AFSA; Director disapproved OSO taking over Bav.r project~ j

Mr. Carroll Kilpatrick, San Francisco Chronicle (tel) - Requested appointment with Director; time set tor 1000, Fridq, 16. September.

To ID/GSUS! Strategic Intelligence School -Lecture by' Director.

Mr. HeJ117 Lytton or Nev York (tel) -Applicant; in town for todq onl7; desired appointment with Director; stated his cousin's husband, Cmdr Chas. Sutton Sheppard, RN, who has just returned to London, knows Director. . Later Directon.lregrets were expressed that he could not receive Mr. L. because ot a f'ull schedule and that Mr. Kel.ly', Personnel, would be pleased to see Mr. L. and discuss a possibility which bas come up. Mr. L. will call Mr. Kell7 direct.

Mr. w. P. Armstrong, State - Discussion ot intelligence in Gel"'llaJV'; Messrs.

I I I will be on intelligence

L__-------~-_J start ot Mr. MCCloy, U.S.High CCIIIIIIlissioner in Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO Get'm8D7. Col Schow joined discussion atter

one-halt hour had elap8~.

Lunch at desk with Col Schow.

Cmdr Cbas. R. Bartz, USN - Lert message tor Director that he bad called to pay his respects and to sq goodbye.

Rear Adm ~ Shelley, USB (tel) - Director will lunch vi th him tomorrow, 1230.

To HSC Meeting, \lh1 te House.

Rear Adm s. W. Souers, ES/NSC (tel) - Re Director• s memo on S/D Johnson visit. Inquired when FBIB sheet vas put out. Mr. Souers has discussed· with Under S/State Webb and S/Arrq Gordon Grq. Director will send FBIB report to him and mark on bottom the dates Of e&CW..:III.8Iill_s&l~

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JOP SECRE.l-Thurs&a~r• 15 Septemb9r 1949 - continued

Col John M. Sterlillg, 00 (tel) - Director requested FBIB message on S/D Johnson trip and the date or report.

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~ (tel) - Director requested date or report on c___ __________ "'SC7/D,...--.,J..-::o""hl1S=-:! on trip. I lreJ).Orted back tbat it was

dated 26 August, one dq af'ter item appeared in the papers.

Mr. Merritt Ruddock, OPC (tel) - Re Hungarian. Director approved suggested Mr. C. otfie, OPC procedure (which also has approval ot

Mr. J. Warner, General COUDSel.)--arrangements to be made tor an official or State to talk to Rile7 in Maoke7' s ottice, indicating State has just l.earned ot matter and have been approached by National. CCIIIIIittee tor Free Europe with request tor assistance in arrangJ ng terms ot sponsorship tor the Committee.

Col L. K. White, !BIB - Delivered to Director FBIB item on S/D Johnson trip.

' Sec7 tci> Under S/State James E. Webb (tel) - Meeting t1m.e tor Tuesdq,

20 September, chaaged to 1045. Mr. Wimer notified.

Mr. Sh$e MacCarthy', !CAPS (tel) - Re Mr. Benjamin R. Sbllte1s call on em:. ORE suggests 1430, 1'hursdq, 22 Se¢ember, Room 2500 IM't Bnil d1 nq....he will be met b;y ActiDg AD/ORE. Cant Lamman. and~o will escort him to! I ORE hopes, in setting time ror Thursdq, that Mr. Sbllte will be suttioient~ interested that he vill return to ORE on Fridq.

10P-5EEREI FRIDAY, 16 SEP'l'EMBER 1949

Mr. w. Ptorsheimer, GeDl Counsel - Re proposed legislation, BR 6170. Mr. P. is to request CIA. exemption.

Capt. L. Lam~, ORE- Re message on an urgent matter, I _jORE

Col J. M. Sterling, 00 (tel) - Re 00/Contact field chiefs who will be in Washington on 10 October. Director approved setting up appo1D1ment tor them with Mr. James Lq, NSC.

Mr. L. Kirpa.trick, 00/Contact (tel) - Expressed Director• s regrets that he would be unable to attend the diJmer on 10 -Oct tor the field chiefs because he will be out ot the city,

Mr. Caz;roll Kilpatrick, San Francisco Chronicle -

To Rear Adm s. w. Souers, ES/NSC - Re S/D Johnson trip.

Mr. Sheridan, ottice ot Cong. James E. Van Zandt, Pa. (tel) - Re status ot application ot Monte Hall, 624 Main Street, Ridgewq, Pa. Requested inf'ormation todq. (Action to Mr. W. Ptorsheimer with request tbat he call Sheridan todq vi tho.ut tail even it he cannot give tiDal answer.) Capitol Ext. .366.

Col Sheffield Edwards, I&S- Director requested that he take action on War Assets letter.

, Col Robt. A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Director stated that no decision was reached at NSC meeting yesterdq.

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC - Re Chinese situation and discussion ot operational plans tor Sootheast Asia and China,

Discussion ot request ot .1dm Souers, ES/NSC, to Mr. T011 Smith, President ot Boatman's Bank, St. Louis, ·t..n aA'f!IFA •• pha•hmon nf" f'nrtd-"POi a1Jur pomNti-

Re availability ot classified material to Dr. Hilger under special qstem ot controls and w1 th specific exclusion ot certain categories ot material.

Maj Gen John N. Greely, USA (Ret.) (tel) - Has been in Europe tor several months-EDglaDd, France, Ita.lJr, Austria and Germaily. Before he lett, he contacted CIA at request or State. It CIA would like to 'talk to him now, he can be reached at EM 8882, He has not much to sq, but would be more than pleased to :p~.ss on such intormation as he bas. ~ loo/ Contact, has arranged for Gen <rei~ w utUS MOJ1(1q. J

-JOP SE<tET Friday. 16 September 1949 - continued

'l'o lunch - Rear Adlll 'l'ul.1y Shelley, Al"JJI1'-Ia'¥7 Club.

Secy to S/D Johnson (tel) - Accepted invitation tor Director to buffet tor 4th Joint Civili811 Orientation Conference, Mondq, 19 September, 17.30.

Mr. M. Rllddook, OPC (tel) - Reported that Under Secretary or State Webb has decided that qase (alien) should be handled as state responsibili~ rather than delegating responsibili~ to Committee. Peyt011 Ford, I&BS wants letter tram Sta~ aDd trom CIA re the responsibility. Mr. Ruddook will bring the letter over tor sigaature.


Sec,. to S/D Louis Jolmson (tel) - Reported that Director would be in the city all the weekend 811d ·next week,

ORE Du~y Officer (tel) - Lett word that Director could be reached at home this weekend in case of aurgency.

OSO Duty Officer (tel) - Lett word tbat Director could be reached at home this weekend in case of emergency.

Mr. Merritt Ruddock, OPC -Director signed letter to Peyton Ford, I&NS. Mr. Job:D Warner, OGC

Mr. L. '1'. Shannon, Deputy Exec - Re Frank L. nuckholm application. SUbject vas sent reject letter 15 April 1949. Fila has been inactive since then. On instruction of Director, Mr. Shamlon vas requested to put the application in the 11mill" again.

Mr. S. Alsop (tel) -Requested appointment with Director. Time set tor 1500, Tues., 20 September,

Col J. Sterling, 00 (tel) - Re Hungarians 011 Ellis Island. Col Sterling has authorized NY C011tact Ottice to get them ott the Island for the weekend and assume responsibility jbr them. Since this is 811 OPC problem, 00/Contact .feels it places 811 undue burden on the NY o.ftice. Director concurred in authorization and an attempt will be made to give 00/CODtact people more notice in the fUture.

Maj R. '1'. MacGerrigl.e, Marine Corps (tel).- Is attending reserve coarse in Pentagon and would like to obtain biographical sketch ot Director tor use in advance o.f his speech to the Marines in October. Cow ot Nav,r· ·sketch sent to him, 5D558 Pentagon.

Mr. L. Houston, OGC -Director approved withdrawing letter to Peyton Mr. J. Warner, OGC Ford it it has not been opened,

Fridg;. 16 September 1949 - continued

Capt A. C. J. Sabalot, USJI (Ret) (tel) -

Mr. Robt J~e, State (tel) -Reported contusion in instructions re PeTton Ford latter. Mr. Houston had intormed him that since the letter bad gotten to Mr. Ford's ortice aDd it had not baa determilied whether it was opened 1 t would be beat to let 1 t go. Mr. Warner had talke4 to State man in Mr. Ford's office and bad indicated it should be returned. Mr. Shannon, Dep!ty Exec., diaeuased this with him, and, attar checking with Mr. L. Houston and with his tul1 concurrence, gave CIA authorization to let the letter be delivered to Mr, Peyton Ford.

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~NPlY. J.9 smpmm 1949

·Mr. John s. Warner, GeDl Counsel -Director signed letter re alien case.

Mr. L, T, Shannon, Deputy Exec, - Final review ot Budget. Mr. E. R• Saunders, Budget Otticer

Mr. W. Pforzheimer, Genl Counsel - Reported call f'rom. Mr. Wilson in office or Senator William F. Xnovland, Calit, re translation ot Chil'lese pamphlet, asld.Dg when tnnslation. could be axpectedSCRIPPB-HCWIARD newspapers ·carried sto17 which tied in with pamphlet over the weekeJld, Checked wi'th OO(Cantact) and intormed Mr. P. that the translation should be 9QIIlpleted b7 Fridq.

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI -

Sen William F. Knovland, Calit (tel) - Re translation ot pamphlet. Director intormed him tbat translation would be completed by' Fridq and sooner if it could pessib]¥ be done,

Mr. ·Frank G. Wisner, OPC (tel) - Made appointment with Director tor · briefing by individual mentioud the other dq'J 1600, Tuesdq,

20 Sept,

Mr. P. Childs, IDAPS - Re new FBIB report,

Lunch at desk, . .

Capt W. C, Ford, USN - Called to pay respects; is in Washington tor a few dqs,

Secy to Mr. Fisher Howe, state (tel) -At request ot !Dabassade John C, Wiler, Iran, asked ror appoin'baent with Director tor Mr. Gerald F ~ P, Dooher, ot the !mbasq in Iran. Time set tor

· 11001 Thursdq, 22 Sept,

Col Robert A, Schow, !DSO- Mr. Angleton joined Director 8lld ADSO after Mr. James .Angleton, OSO few minutes to discuss points he will take up

on trip,

Mr. P, Childs, IC!PS- Will draft report to NSC, reporting progress tor 90 dqs on NSC 50,

Mr. John S. Warner, Genl Counsel - Re three-wq agreement (I&NS, State&: CIA) on Pirogov case.

Mr. E. 1\, Saunders, Badget Otticer - Director signed letter transmitting CIA Budget tor Ff 51 to Bureau ot the Budget,

Dr. W. F. Colby, AEC (tel) -Made appointment with Director tor 1400 tomorrow,

Mopda,y. }.9 September 1949 - continued

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI (tel} -Reported to Director that meeting is just nov over-decision made that no report will be released until the report is delivered to Gen HQTt s. Vandenberg, USAF. CIA should receive a cop,r of report at the same tilDe. Dr. Macble will follow up on this.

To S/D Louis Johnson - Buffet tor 4th Joint Civilian Orientation Conference.

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TUESPAI, 20 SEP'1'1!'MBER 1942

Mr. L. T. Shannon, Deputy Exec - Director approved papers concerning reorganization ot CIA.

Capt L. Lampuan, ORE (tel) - Re material tor Senate Appropriations Committee due 19 September 1949. The trip has been indetiniteq postponed, mt tentative date has been set tor l3 October. Capt T. J. Kelly is now out of the city; should return tomorrow a1; which time he will be contacted re the material.

Hr. George G. Carey, 00 - Reported on his trip to Alaska.

To Under Secretary ot State James E. Webb - Regular Tues~ meeting, Director, Mr. Webb and Mr. Wiaer.

Secy to Mr. Walter Lippunn (tel) -Requested appointznent with Direetor tor Mr. L. prior to Mr. L. 1 s departure tor Europe next week. Time set tor l.430, Wednesday', 28 September.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSQ (tel) - Will call on Director attar meeting with State, probably 15.30. Inquired it Director bad mentioned the London matter to U/S/State Webb. Director dl.d mention it

and Mr. Webb will look into the matter.

Col W. K. Benson, NEB/OSI -

Mr. F. McCluney, State (tel) - Re time tor Mr. Benj. R. Slmta to talk to CIA. people. Mr. Shute will call on, Director Fri~, 23 Sept., 0900; then will go to ORE. Mr. Shute will wish to speak also to Col Schow, SO and Mr. Carey, 00 tor not more than .30 minutes.

(Capt.L. Lampaan, ORE notified or change in Mr. Slmte' s schedule.)

Lunch at desk.

Mr. w. Ptorzheimer, Genl Counsel - Director instructed him to follow up o:n the translation of the Chinese pamphlet tor Senator William F~ Know land, Calit. Mr. P. checked and reported that approximately .one-third WOUld be translated and typed by tomorrow at which time he will make de~very to the Senator.

Dr. W. F. Colby, AEC - Informed Director that Dr. Malcolm He:nderson has transferred froDl ID/A.rtq to AEC; Dr. Colby would like to have his complete clearance transferred to AEC.

Capt. J. · Finnegan, Adv Council (tel) - Re Dr. Henderson; Director instructed that He:nderson'·s clearance be transferred to AEC.

Col Sheffield Edwards, I&S - Re name check.

Mr. Stewart Alsop -


1'11esda,y, 20 September 1949 - continued

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC · - Briefing on ChiD& situation. Mr.

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Dao1!.1 Ri Doole7, OPC(paeudo-) Mr. OPC Mr. OPC

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-lOP SECRET HElJ!ESDA%. 21 SEPTEMBER 1949

Mr. P. Childs, !CAPS - Re MAP(Militar,' Aid Program) intelligence.

Dr. Willard F. Machle, OSI -

Capt L. Lampnan, ORE (tel) - Re data for Senate Appropriations Group for trip abroad. Capt T. J. Kell7, USN has informed him that the data has. been turnished the· group and tbat CIA need not do anything turther in the matter.

Mr. T. D. Palmer (tel tr Orange, H. J. ) - Re call on Director lAst year, following introduction by Mr. William Brewster. Mr. Palmer has just returned frOJil abroad and plans to be in Washington tOJilOrrow; would like to see Director. He will call Director• s. office for appointment upon his arrival in Washington.

Mr. L. T. Shannon, Depu"t7 Exec -Director signed revision or Confidential Funds Regulations, 12.6.

Col Moses Pettigrew, ORE - E!ES ONLY material for Director.

Secy to Vice Adm C.- T. Durgin, USN (tel) - Re confidential reports of Joint Strategic BOJilbing Survey which she understands are under CIA jurisdiction; asked if they had been downgraded.

(Dr. J. Andrews, OOp will handle. ) Tel: 131-.2.443, Miss Baker.

Cong. J. Vaughn Gar.r, Virg1nia (tel) - Re friend ot his who is anxious to talk to someone in CIA re emplo,ment. Cong. G. would recommend him highly; he is former Lt Cmdr in Navy-veteran or both wars. pJ.rector suggested he send his friend· to CIA and Director vUl p11t in touch with proper people. Name: Mr. Decatur Jon~s, Richmond, Virginia.

Mr. o. D. DeLoach, FBI - Director gave him memo to FBI requesting information on penetration of atomic energy program by Soviets.

Mr. De6atur Jones - Applioant; recommended 'tv Cong. Gar7. Mr. Richar.d referred him to ~~. Pforzheimer tor processing.

· Mr. w. Park .!Umstrong, Jr., State (tel) -Director informed him of pamphlet in Chinese, written by CH1 IBG HU..CHI, received trOJil Senator William F. Knowland, Calif. for translation by CIA, and that author calls it a secret paper on American dealings during time Gen 'Wedemeyer vas in China. Director also .-tated that complete translation would -probably be in hands of Senator Knowl.and on Fridq at which time cow ot translation will be turnished to State.

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI - Informed Director tbat OSI has just received the approved report (re air masses and possible dropping ot atOJilic bomb by USSR); Col Benson will briD.g to Director.

Col w. K. Benson, RIB/OSI - Re report about which Dr. M&chle called.

lOP SECRET-Wednesdat;, 21 September 1949 - continaed

Miss Gary Dick, Assoc. Editor, .AJDerican Magazine (tel) - Re perscmality story on Rear Admiral S. w. Souers; asked if' their representative could call on Director. Time set for Fridq l 23 September, Uoo-Mr. Jerome Beatt;r. (Tel: DI 5505)

Lunch at desk.

Mr. E. R. Saunders, Budget Officer- Handed Director paper for sigaature of Rear Adm S. W. Souers, ES/tiSC re delegation of authorit;r.

Sec;y to Miss Gar;y Dick, American Magazine (tel) - Story on Adm Souers has been postponed for a month; cancelled appointment for Mr. Jercme Beatt:r with DirectorJ v1ll call again next moilth.

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THURSDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER 1949.l()P-SE(RET

OCD (tel) -Has returned £rom his trip to Honolulu and '---------.-------'

is preparing report which will be f'urnished Director.



Maj Gen s. LeRoy Irwin, DI/GSUSA (tel) -Called for Director; he will not be in the office until tomorrow.

Capt J. Pi.miegan, Adv ·council - Director approved ass1gDII18Dt ot Mr. J. s. Earman to additioDal duty of' liaison between Adviso17 Council and JCS and between AC and s/D Johnson• s office; latter, it · necessary. (Mr. P. Childs bas concurred.)

Capt R. Mason, Naval Canmmications - Re Director's memo, 9/20, to D/AFSA re jamming by USSR oft Voice of America. Capt Mason was taken by Capt Finnegan to Dr. Willard Machle, OSI.

Maj Gen A. M. Gruenther, D/C/S P&CO, Arrrr¥ (tel) - Called for Director; he will be tied up in JCS meeting from llOO on.

Mr. J. J. Hitchcock, ORE - Left 'With Director memo by Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE and draft memo to IAC concerning the Watch CCIIIIDi ttee proposed by Mr. Armstrong, state. (Covering memo ·to be returned to Hitchcock when action completed.)

Col H. Zellers, A:rtq - Director gave him papers on Watch Caami'llb:e received from Hitchcock for action.

Mr. Gerald F. P. Dooher, U.S.Eaibasq, Iran -

Senator William F. Knowland, Giilit. (tel) - Expressed appreciation to Director for tran$tion of Chinese pamphlet; teals it is advisable to turnish copies to State and Department or Defense-Director will do so. It appears that pamphlet ends abruptl.7 which would indicate that author may have written another; the Senator will attempt to check on this. Director stated CIA would be happy to translate arrr additional data on the subject.

Seey to Mr. J. Bagnall, FBIB/00 (tel) - Requested that five additicmal copies of translation of Chinese pamphlet be made and delivered to Director tomorrow.

Lunch at desk.

'---------=-=--~_j OSO - Left message for Director that he will leave 'Washington on 11 October; Director is planning to write a letter to I ito take with him.

-lOP . SECREt 'rhursda.y. 2.? September 1949 - continued

Mr. William J. Sheppard, State (tel) - Re another meeting at 1000, Fridq; follow-up on 'ruesdq meeting tdth Mr. Webb, Director and Mr. WiSDer mq tdah to bring up SE Asia agai.D; Director will check and call Mr. Sheppard back,

Dr. James Andrews, OCD (tel) - Is sending Mr. LeClair ot ORE to Director• s ottice vi th a paperJ [which should be or i.Dterest.

· (Mr. LeClair called immediatel;r and shoved paper to Director. )

Mr. 'r. D. Palmer ot Orange, Hew Jerse;r - Applicant; referred to Personnel. Officer,

Maj McGerrigle, MC (res) (tel) - Of'tered assistance to Director 1D connection with his trip to Marine Air Reserve 'rrainiDg CC!I!IJiand, Glenview, Ill. en ll October. He vas inf'ormed that Director plans to take night train, arrirlng in Chicago at 0830, ll Oct.; Director will leave Chicago afternoon ot ll Oct b,r trai.D. Director will con:f'irm i tiner8J7 with Gen Brice in about a week, Maj McGerrigle stated Director would ·be met at train in Chicago.

Mr·, Bill Brinkle;r, Wash. Post (tel) - Called tram a CIA. b.lilding; he was there ·w1 th a photographer to take pictures of' a tempor&r7 building which is being demolished in the neighboDhood; particularly he wanted to photograph a rock which supposedly marks the birthplace of General Braddock and wanted to have a CIA girl pose b.r the reck. (Mr. tG. Duggan, I&S handled the call; reported that . guard bas asked Brinkley to leave building since he was not there on official business; Brinkley was advised that he should get his own girl,)

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO - Stated bould be hand delivered b,r Mr. Richard to W, Park Armstrong, State,

Mr. John Elliott - Applicant; knew Director in Vic~ in 1940 & 1941. Director sent Form 57 received trom Mr. E. to Personnel with note to call to attention of' oro.

Mr. Bed Roberts, United Press (tel) - Stated that Carmel Ot'tie, a good triend of his, had informed b1m that he could rind out trom Capt Winecoff' whether or not Mr. Hoel Field was 1D OSS duri.Dg the war; call transferred to Director' s office. Roberts was informed that OSS files were the propert;r or JOS. (Col Pruden, oso, inf'o:rmed of' call,)

Col Sheffield Edwards, I&S - Director approved I&S action on Long case and returned securit;r tile,

Mr. W. Ptorzheimer, Genl Counsel - Director approved arranging meeting with Cong. Lansdale G. Sasscer, Maeyland, of' Armed Services Ccmmdttee.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) -Meeting with people at Pentagon cannot be arranged for .il1J' ~£ifti.ow, l:ut we should hear tomorrow.

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tOP SE(REI ThursdaY, 2? September 1949 - contiuued

Mr. P. Chil::: ~Be CIA reqll8st ror recorda of t:I.Jwloial. talks; ~--------~ vhich State (Armstrong) replied no records were

, • Childs has procured the records and will put them in proper CIA cbannels. (Rets ERo-6289 &: ER o-6524. )

Mr. Alexander Logofet, State (tel) -Wished to talk to someone about translation vork for CIA. Personnel, informed; he will call Mr. Logofet.

Mr. William Webster, MLC/AEC (tel) - May call Director at home.

/; TOP SECRET ~ -FR~PAY. 2J SEP'r»!BER 1949

L_ ____________________________ ~~------~-----------~ a personal message f'or Director; will be in ORE and would like to see Director between ll and 12 todq; arrangements to be made with Col M. Pettigrew, ORE. On instruction of' Director Col Pettigrew intormed that Director would be on the Hill todq; it he returns before 12, Col P. will be contacted; otherwise, same other time will have to be arranged.

Mr. Benj. R. Shute, 0/HICOG- Called on Director prior to c8lls in various Mr. Forrest McCluner, 11 CIA offices tor briefing before departure

tor Gel'III&D1'. Mr. Richard escorted them to ORE (Capt. LampD&n).

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI - Briefed Director f'or appearance before Joint Congressional Committee on Atomic Energy this morning.

Maj Gen S. LeRo7 Irwil;l, DI/GSUSA (tel) - Re vis11i~-et Generals Handy aud Richards ~ I Gen Irvin agreed to send word that visit be made incognito and not in of'ficial cars.

Mr. J. s. Earman.) c To Joint Congressional Committee on Atomic Energy- Re report of' atomic

bomb dropped by' USSR.

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'-------~~ersonnel (tel) - Re T. D. Palmer, applicant. l!D.~sized that Director had no special interest in applicant. L will check OSS record with Kel~ and Col Pruden. '-------_J

Mr. M. Ruddock, OFC (tel) - Director approved giving OSD cow or overall CIA chart f'or use in connection with studT or CIA requirements f'or Depariaaent of' Defense support, including personnel and facilities.. (Executive informed.)

Dr. Willard ·Machle, OSI (tel} - Director informed him of' meeting on· Hill; requested that· Dr. Machle came up after 1.430 to discuss f'Urther.

'l'o S/D Louis Johnson - Luncheon; Director, U/S/State Webb, ES,/NSC Souers.

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC (tel) - Director r~turned his oall and he was out.

Mr. Geor~G. Carer, 00 (tel) - Informed Director tha~ !had been in and had lef't word f'or Director that he was now in excellent health and wou1d be pleased to assist in uxywq, or go anywhere, at no expense to Government.

Re Georg Unger-Vetelesen. Subject contacted Hunt in New York and offered to present Norwegian Minister of' Def'ense to Director. 00 will inform subject that Director will be out of cit7 f'or a while, but, of' course, would be delighted to meet · the Minister--Director believes presentation should come through of'f'ioial U.S.

-lOP SECRET Frid!Y, i2 September 1949 - continued

Mr. BryaD F. LaPlante, AEC (tel) -Renew assignment ot Lt~ GenE. R. Quesada, Air Force, as chairman of a joint committee; Mr. LaPlante will be his G-2 in the capa.ci ty or AEC security officer. Appointment arranged for Geil Quesada and Mr. LaPlante to call on Director at 1000, :t'uesdq, 2:1 September.

Mr. P. Childs, !CAPS - Re lAC coordination and cooperation.


Capt L. Lampnan, ORE (tel) - Director asked him for inf'ormation on lAC coordination and cooperatio~actual cases.

Col J. Sterling, 00 (tel) - Re translation of Cl:iinese pamph1et for Senator 'William F. Knowland of Calif. Asked about restrictions. On instruction of Director, he was requested to restrict the translation until delivery of copies to State and Defense-deli very to be effected today.

Mr. Leon Schloss, INS (tel) - Asked to speak to Director about President's announcement re USSR atomic explosion. On instruction of Director, he was informed that CIA had DC? comment to make.

Mr. George Boolcman, Time Magazine (tel) - Asked to speak to Director about President' s announcement re USSR atomic explosion. On instruction of Director, be was informed that CIA bad no comment to make.

Later called and asked for information re Rajk trial (Yugoslavia). On instruction of Director, he vas informed that the trial appears to CIA to be a "phony. n

Mr. Dave Garwood, IUS (tel) - Re President's announcement re USSR atomic explosion. On instruction of Director, he was informed that CIA bad no camment to make. (Code 131 - 2805)

Mr. A. H. Leveiro, NY Times (tel) - Re President's announcement re USSR atomic explosion. On instruction of Director, he was informed that CIA bad no comment to make.

Mr. Ste..-rt Alsop (tel) - Requested appointment with Director re new developments; suggested todaf or tomorrow. He was informed that this probably would not .be possible because or Director's schedule, but that he would be contacted. An attempt was made to reach Mr. Alsop later, and he was not in.

Dr. Willard F. Machle, OSI - Director informed him of meeting on Hill ap,Q returned reports on USSR atomic explosion.

Later Dr. Machle informed Director that JNEIC bad met and concurred in a report which is revision of previous estimate; normal procedure is to put through IAC for conCUITence. In view ot character of report, Director requested that two copies be delivered to him of uncoordinated report be delivered to his office tor dispatch on Tuesdq to President and ES/HSC Souers.

TOP SECRET Friday. ~3 September 1949 - continued

Mr. P. Childs, !CAPS - Re NSC Starr meeting on next Monday morning.

OCD (tel) - Re State Information Memo #61 on President's '-------~------'

·announcement re USSR atomic explosion. He vas informed Director had been briefed on this subject, and it was requested that cop,y be fUrnished OSI.

Mr. Perkins (tel) - Requested appointment with Director tor tomorrow. He was informed this could not be arranged. WUl call next veek.

Mr. William J. Sheppard, State (tel) - Director talked to Messrs Sheppard Mr. Frank Wisner, OPC and Wisner J."e subject or conversa

tion tor next meeting with Under Secretar,r or State James E. Webb. Probably' will be Mediterranean and South East Asia.

Mr. L. Houston, Genl Counsel - Director gave him OSO m811lo on IRO status or CIA, • I fBU.

S/D Louis Johnson's Sec7 (tel) -Lett word that D~rector would leave cit7 Sundq evening, returning Monday evening; otherwise will be in cit7 all next veek.

ORE Duty Officer (tel) - Informed him Director would be in city all weekend and not to hesitate to call it .anything urgent came up. Re President's announcement re USSR atomic explosion, Dut7 Otticer was instructed to repl7 to ~ press iDquiTies on subject that CIA has no comment to make.

OSO Dut7 Otficer {tel) - Informed him Director vould be in the city- this weekend and should be called at heme in case or emergenc7.

MONDAY, 6{! SEPTEMBER 1949

Director in Newport, Rhode Island- Speech at Naval War College.

Mr. William J. Sheppard, State (tel) - Left no message.

Col 'W. K. Benson, OSI(NEB) (tel)- Re Director's testimoey before Joint Congressional Committee on Atomic Energy. Inquired it Director had a record or testimoey-. He was informed that Director had not made a record but had given a report to Dr. Machle, OSI.

Vice Admiral John L. Hall, Jr., COllllll8ndant - (tel trm Norfolk, Va) - Left Armed Forces starr College no message.

Mr. s. Alsop (tel) - Inf'ormed him Director vas out or city and that an attempt had been made to contact him Friday to inform him that it would be impossible to arrange an appointment tor him with Director on either Fri~ or Saturday.

,-----------,~ OC.D (tel) -Requested appointment with Director re matter '------------~~Mch AD/ORE reels should be called to Director• s attention.

Time set tor 09.30, Tuesday, Z7 Sept.

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OFC {~1) - Left message tor Director re conversation vith Under Secretary or State Webb scheduled for tomorrow. It has been decided to discuss the Mediterranean area w1 th special reference to Yugoslavia, Greece, Italy and the other countries !mediately- involved in that complex. Mr. Wisner. will take along vi th him the neces&a17 maps. Mr. W. vished Director to be in£o:nned in case Director desired to be briefed on area by CIA intelligence or research people.

Mr. Merritt Ruddock, OPC {tel) -Requested August 1949 memorandlD by Kingman Douglass and William H. Jackson tor information ot Mr. Frank Wisner-report on mission to Great Britain. Copyvithdravn from Director• s tile and sent to Mr. 'Wisner.

Mr. Homer Bigart, NY Herald Tribune (tel) -Requested appointment with Director. He will call again on WednesdaJ.

-lOP-5E(REt.

TOP S£CREJ ·Monday. a6 September 1949 - continued

Mr. Higgins, Office of' Senator T. F. Green, Rhode Island (tel) -Requested that Director get in touch with Senator Green. Checked with Mr. Pf'oraheimer who co:ntac d Hi • The Senator wished to talk to Director about (who has been an Adminis-trative Officer for 00 who has informed the Senator that he has dr&wn his pq f'or six weeks and has done nothing, pending reassigJmlent; also! f.-the Senator does not know it Bielasld works tor CIA (he does), but if' he does, they reel be should not. I Passport Division,S ~ta~'1i~e~.~Mf'--=-.____,p""'tor=· =z""'n=e"""iill=er=--cWi=---l-.--I-ge=--t.---..run.........-r---____j information through Mr. Shannon and report will be made to Director; Director need not call Senator Green until this information is received.

Mr. George G. Care;r, 00 (tel) -Requested that Director call him tomorrow re 00/Contact field personnel.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) -Would like to talk to Director on telephone first thing in the morning.

IOP SECREt TUESDAY I ?:/ SEPfiMBER 1949

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI (tel) - Re report tor Congress. Dr. Machle inquired 'it any specific date or anT suggestion of composition were mentioned at the Congressional hearing on Fridq. Director stated that date ot short]Jr before 1 September vas mentioned; re composition, this vas given as :Nagasald type.

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Mr. William J. Sheppard, State (tel) - Re topics for meeting this af'ternoon with Under S/State Webb, .Director has been informed ot change by Mr. Wisner.

Mr. Sheppard would llke to receive CIA Dai]Jr and World Situation Report. Director informed him Dai]Jr is distributed to State; ·Mr. s. will ~ pa.t on distribution there. Director will arrange for Mr. S. to receive the Situation Report.

After studying the whole situation, Mr. s. is ot the opinion that there 1s some unfairness so tar as Director is concerned. As set up, the Director is the captive ot the technical people. Director agreed; be is preparing a paper which should be ready" by end of this week in which it will be shown that coc:>rd1nat1on cannot be ettected by agreement only. Mr. Sheppard's concept is tbat Director should come between IAC le~el and Cabinet level. Mr. s. is working on a paper covering his conclusions and vill discuss w1 th Director when completed.

:Lt~ Gen E. R. Quesada, USAF -Mr. B. F. LaPlante, AiX:

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO-

Dr. Willard F. Machle, OSI - Gave Director Oct 1 estimate of USSR atomic energy project.

To ES/BSC s. W. Souers -

Lunch at desk,

Mr. Fra:iUc G. Wisner, oro (tel) - Director will meet Mr. Wisner in Mr. Webb's office at 1520 in order to pass on to him some information which llllq come up at the meeting, ·

Mr. Wisner telephoned later that he vas · \senqing over memorandmaa re proposed pol1c7 instruction trom State to OFC in cormection vi th matter discussed at last meeting,

Mr. W. Pforzheimer, Genl Counsel - Re Air Force Reserve Unit formal muster this evening.

-lOP SECREt tuepdif. 27 September 1949 - continued

Capt J. Finnegan, Adv Council- Re letter ot commendation ~ from. Brig Gen Carter Clarke. c__ ____ ____j

Discussed current draft ot COHSIDO directive--deadline 15 October tor subnission to S/D Louis Johnson.

Dr. Willard Macble, OSI (tel) - Appointment set tor Mr. BenJ. R. Shute to call on Dr. Macble Fridq, 1000. (Arrangement made by Director's office with Mr. Shute's secretaey~)

Col Robt A, Schow, ADSO -

Mr. John Warner, 000 - Director requested that he prepare letter or thanks to I&NS re certain alien case, OG0-411.

Mr. W. A. McCutcheon, Bureau ot the Budget (tel) - Re Bureau ot the Budget Circular A-.30 concerning report on motor vehicles. CIA did not subni t report last year, but he believes one should be sul:mi tted this ,-ear-overall figure to be included in Bureau report and CIA breakdown to be protected. He was inf'ormed that he would be contacted re this. (Above information given to Deputy Executive with request that he handle.) (Ext. 5.32)

C.ol John M. Sterling, 00 (tel) - Rei I Director passed on inf'ormation received tram 1~. B1giZ1Ds or Senator Green's office. Col Sterling stated! I was sent t~ office but he refUsed job there because or hous • Director inst~ted that another job be offered t it he refUses that one~ /is to be tired.

Mr. Wm. J. Sheppard, State (tel} - Re intelligence directives. He has suggested addition ot paragraph which he will show to Director todq; bas discussed this matter with Mr. James s. Lay, HSC, and Mr. H. Halab;y, OSD,

To Under S/State James E. Webb- Accompanied by' Mr. Frank G. Wisner.

'-------~-o--~---=--~~~ - Accepted Director• s invitation to lunch, Mondq, .3 October, 12.30.

To Air Force Reserve Unit Formal Master, 17.30.

WEDNESDA.J. 28 SEPT!MBER 19~ Mr. George G. Carey-, 00 (tel) - Re visit or CO/Contact field representatives.

Director will address group briefi;y 09JO, Mondq, 10 October. Mr. Carey- vUl escort Director to Q building. Director will attend dinner tor group 1900, 12 Oct, 6th Floor, Arm;y-NaV7 Club.

Mr. Carey- latrr intomed. Director that information had been received tram_ jlast evening that Madame Chiang Kai-shek is to depart tor Taivan shortly-.

Mr. William J. Sheppard, State (tel) - Director has read over his papers concerniDg security- ot intormatio11 and avoidance or publici't7 (NSCIDs pending) and approves ot the addition ot the suggestions.

Director vill call on Mr. Sheppard at 1100, Thursda;r, 29 Sept. to discuss meeting next veek with Under S/State Webb; Mr. Wisner, OPC, will be present.

OCD (tel) - On instruction of' Director requested that '--------cn=a=m=-'e of' William J. Sheppard, Legal Counsel, State, be put

on distribution list to receive CIA World Situation Report.

'---------=----co~____J- Called on Director and later telephoned re explanation or certain high level miSill!1derstanding.

'--------=---..! .. ORE (tel) - Re cable shown Director last veek o~ I Reference cable, nov received, contains no additicmal information; paper referred to is not available in Washington.

Mr. c. D. DeLoach, FBI (tel) - Left request tbat he call on Director vhen he is in this viciDit;y.

Col ltnEu( Pro.den, OSO - Re history ot OSS being prepared b;y CIA tor .ros. Mr. K. Roosnlt, OSO

~ OOD (tel) - Re OSD request (Maj Gen Leven c. Allen) tor '--------__j biographic intormation on Foreign Ministers and top mili tar;r

officials vho will visit u.s. short]Jr--due 3 October. Mr. s. has received the list tran .Aral1'1 and Director instructed him to deliver it br band to AD/OOE; OCD to cooperate vith ORE in the preparation ot the material.

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE - Director passed to him tor action request .t"rom Gen Allen ror biographio intcmuation.

Mr. B. left vi th Director memorandum to certain lAC members, requesting nomination or representatives to ad hoc committee re estimate ot USSR atomic energ;y.

To Rear Ada Arthur c. Davi,s, D/JS/JCS - Director gave him memorandum re problem concerzd.ng OSS history being prepared b,r CIA tor JCS.

Rear Adlll s. W. Souers, ES/NSC (tel) - Requested information tor President tor use at press conference on USSR stockpillDg of' rav: material -generalq known locations.

lOP SECREt Wednesd&, 28 September 1949

Dr. WUlard Machle, OSI (tel) - Director reqUested that he prepare material tor the President on USSR raw materials; verr brief report to be delivered to Director this atternoc:m.

Mr. P. Childs, !CAPS -

Lunch at desk.

Mr. E. R. Saunders, Budget Officer -.Director instructed him to prepare memorandum to CIA tor signature of Adm Scniers, ES/NSC, re approval ot CIA ty 1951 badget estimates.

Col Sheffield Edwards, I&S - Director returned two security- papers to him-approved.

Mr. Walter Lippii&JUl - Will leave soon tor Europe.

Mr. T. BJ.ake, IT&T (tel) - Has a Mend, now an employ-ee ot FBI, who would like to explore possibility- of employment with CIA without FBI's knowledge. Mr. Blake was informed by Mr. Richard that CIA has verr rigid rules against proselyting or other Government agencies, particularly- intelligence organizations and FBI. Mr. Blake understands soundness of such a policy.

Col John R. Bogue, ID Strategic Intel. School (tel) - Has received a note tram an instructor at Leavenworth who attended one of Director• s lectures at Strategic Intel. School; he requested cow or CIA

· organizational chart. Col Bogue was informed that the charts are not available tor distribltion outside ot CIA. Col Bogue will make a poll te reply' to this ettect.

Brig Gen John Magruder, USA -

Col Mark A.Devine, ID/GSUSA (tel) - Director talked to him in lieu ot Maj Gen S. LeR07 Irwin who is out todq. Re visit ot Generals Haney and Richards to certain pl"Oject incognito; Director inquired about confirmation ot message which Gen Irwin had agreed to send. Col DeVine reported back that suggested procedure will be carried out; Director will inform CIA people.

Mr. Homer Bigart, HI Herald Tribune -His paper has a stoey by ;young man who claims he vas compalled to resign trom CIA-same person who contacted the attorne;r, Thurman .Arnold.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Director into:rmed him that he could notify CIA people that Haney and Richards would follow suggested procedure.

Capt C. L. Winecoff, Exec - Re reserve otticer dut;r to~ ! with JCS. . L--_ _____ __J

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-lOP SECREJ Wednesdq'. 28 September 1949 - contimied

Maj. ~ W. EJC. 8Totd

0d. r' .JI~ tell - i' res~rve officer active dut:y w1 th rl __ ~ _em:. Gen Todd will handle; Capt

Winecottnot •

Mr. P. Childs, IOAPS - Gave Director memorandum re detectors f'or Director's discussion w1 th U/S/State Webb.

Mr. Paul Martin, Gannett newspapers (tel) - Asked to speak to Director; he was informed he would be contacted later. (Tel: EX 3460)

Capt C. L. Winecoff, Executive - Left with Director memo from Personnel re Donald C. King, applicant. (Returned to Personnel for file thru Executive 6 December 1949)

-lOP-5E(RET THURSDAY • 29 SEPTEMBER 1949 .

Weekly Start Conference.


Mr. Maurice Votaw - Applicant; referred to Mr. Kelly, Personnel Officer.

Mr. Paul MUtin, Gannett newspapers (tel) - Re stor.r in The Evening Star yesterday by ~ond P. Brandt re atomic explosion iD USSR. Inquired if' story were substantially correct. Director stated that it was bat that it did not come fran CIA. As to actual date, Director stated this had not been ascertained. Mr. Martin c011111ented that this was not given out no doubt because of' security reasons.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Re clearance of' French visitors wi~ FBI; Director will probabl.7 handle before noon. Later Director informed him that FBI matter would go as scheduled. Col Schow stated that Kirtland's wife will not accan~ him.

Mr. L. T. Shannon, Deputy Exec - Director signed confidential voucher.

Mr. 'W. Pf'orzheimer,OGC - Re case or Director instructed him to call on Mr. Higgins in Senator Green• s of'f'ice. Mr. Ptorzheimer reported that eve17one in that of'f'ice would be away until Monday at which time he will call there.

To Mr. William J. Sheppard, ~tate - Re next discussions with U/S/State.

Luncheon tor Col Jolm M. Sterling, 00 -Hotel 2400.

Secy to Maj Gen w. E. Todd, JIG/JS (tel) -Reported that Gen Todd had approved NET8-.3.32 without comment. (Information passed to !CAPS)

Col Robert A. Schow, A.DSO -Director will attend a meeting re proposed NSCID on Monday, .3 Oct, 1100. ·

Seey to Asst to S/D Paul H. Griffith (tel) - Re applicant,l I Mr. GritNth h:s ha~~: Jquir,y fran B&j Gill aarris

whose secretar.y i~ applicant has stated his job is all set excep tor earance; Mr. Griffith checked with FBI and they have· not received the tile for clearance. Mr. Gri.f'tith would like information Olil this ·case. She was informed that she would be contacted later. (Mrs. Smith, code 131 - 23.34.)

I ~ Personnel, informed Director tha.~ ~s set tor a job in OOD machine records but had been Cilled to come in re better job; he has not been i,n 19t. FUe is going to I&S today and will be in FBI tanorrow;l I will be processed on basis of machine records jol:).

Mr. Gri.f'f'ith' s office was informed that delq on this case was due to fact that subject had been selected for better job; case has geiliit. to FBI.

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Thursday. 29 September 1949 - continUed

Mr. George P. Bowdoin (tel f'rm New York) - Bas letter ot introduction to Director trom Admiral Thomas c. Kinkaid; requested appointment. Time set tor ll.30, Wed., 5 October.

Mr. George H. Perkins (tel) - Cong John w. McConoack, Mass., has suggested he see Director on a private matter. Appointment set tor 1000, Fridq, .30 Sept. (Tels: LI .3-85.31 and. 'l'R 4240)

Mr. P. Childs, ICAPS- Re detectors. Mr. Fisher Howe, State, Mr. Childs, and Mr. Harry" Rositzke, OSO, will meet with Director at 1500, Friday, .30 Sept· on this subject.

Dr. W1llard Machle, OSI - Delivered to Director OS~ study on its inabili't7 to ~ccompllsh its mission,J J

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Col Shettield Edwards, I&S- Director gave him memorandum !'rom DI/GSUSA re f'urnishing Sorge sw report to House Committee on Un-American activities and reqaested that be prepare repl7 to ertect that CIA believes this should not be done.

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FRIDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 1949

Mr. Frank nuckhohn (tel) - Re his application. Director informed him recentl.7 that he thought CIA might find a job tor Mr. K. Mr. Kell.7 has stated there is no opening. Mr. K. would like to call on Director todq. Expressed regrets later that Director's schedule was too rull. todq. Mr. K. will call next week tor an appointment.

Capt R. Mason, Na'V81 C011111Uilications (tel) - Re matter discussed recen~ vi th Director, everything is in hand.

Mrs. Panigal, Dept Defense Library (tel) - Requested copies of restricted accessirn lists. (Call referred to OOD tor handling; Mr.

I _reported back that ID/A~ does not desire Defense Library to have these lists; call will be given to A.rm:y- to handle.)

lice Adm Arthur c. Stru.bl.e, USN (tel) - Tentative luncheon date tor todq cancelled.

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Rear Adm Tully Shelley, USN (tel) - Tentative luncheon date for todq cancelled.

Mr. George H. Perkins -Applicant; Director gave him Form 57.

Capt J. Finnegan, Adv Council (tel) - Re blackbook and COMINT material for S/D Louis Johnson; Director inquired how he received this material. Capt Finne~ reported that material was shown to S/D by Stuart, A~-; S/D does not get blackbook or get material dail7. Director reqdested that turther inquiry be made into how daily delivery was stopped and about receipt or it by' Halab.r; S/D has complained to Director that he does not get it.

Col John B. Sterling, 00 - To say goodbye; he is returning to duty with Air Force.

To Exec. Seq, NSC Souers -

To Class luncheon.

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI -Brought to Director memo tor ES/NSC on JBEIC.


Rear Adm Felix Johnson, :mu (tel) - Director informed him that information bad been received tram CIA representative that LIU FU who has been sent to u.s. to receive training as Naval Cadet is a CCIDIIlUDist and bas recently ned to Middle West or u.s. Chinese Governmellt bas asked Wellington Koo to make a report to State. Director wished Navy to Have advance notice. Adm Johnson expressed thanks.

Mr. L. Houston, OGC - Re pro tem defector plans. Capt.c. L. Winecoff, Exec.

Friday, 30 September 1949 - continued

Mr. Fisher Hove,. State - Re pro tem defector arrangements. Mr. P. Childs, !CAPS . Mr. H. Rosi tzke 1 OSO

Capt Glass (tel) - Classmate ot Director; vi1l eall again.

Mr. P. Childs, !CAPS - Director handed to him draft, unnumbered Administrative Instruction re entr:r status and disposal ot aliens which

is to be returned to Mr. Houston, OGC when IC~ has noted.

Secy to Mr. James s. Lq, NSC (tel) - Memo for signature of ES,/NSC re CIA budget is all right.

Dr. Y. F. Colby, AEC -

Mr. W'. Park Armstrong, State (tel) - Re letter tram CIA to State/ / I I Director v.Lll . send over on MOndq.

G"ol Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Director requested that he draft letter to State requested by' Mr. Armstrong and bring over on Monday'.

(tel) · ORE'Daty Otticerl- Informed him that Director could be contacted at home

this weekend in ease of emergency.

OSO Duty Otficer(tel) - Intormad him that Director could be contacted at home this weekend in ease or emergency.

Secy to S/D Louis Johnson (tel) -Lett word that Director would be in city all this weekend and next week.

Mr. Joseph M. McDaniel, ECA (Seey) (tel) - Made tentative appointment tor Director to call on Mr. McDaniel at 1000, Mondq, 3 October; confirmation or otherwise should be received by' 0900, Monday.

Capt c. L. \Jineeorr, Exec. - Intoned Director that letters of rejection had been sent todq' to applicants, Maurice Votaw and Frank KlUekh(!)hD.

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MONDAY I 3 OCTOBER 1949

Col Robt. A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Director declined invitation to dine with Col Schow and Frenchmen this evening because of previous engagement.

Mr. Fr&Dk Kluckhobn (tel) -Will call on Director 1000, Tues., 4 October.

Capt Richard .P. Glass, USN, EXOS (tel) - Re applicant, Miss Irene Harris; former]J" vorked for Capt Glass and in section under Director in NaV7. Wants CAF-11 position with CIA, Capt Glass recommends her very highly. (Information passed to Personnel.) ·

To Rear Admiral Arthur C. Davis, D/JS - AccOlllpanied b7 Col Robt A. Schov.

Col R. R. Studler, USA (tel) ~ Re appo~tment with Director for Lt Gen Efisio Marras, Italian A.rar1 Chief of Start, Time set for 1010, Tues., 4 October.

Mr. Geo. G. Carey, 00 (tel) - Director informed him that the President is very much interested in FBIB 1 s round-up or. comments on his recent announcement re USSR atomic explosion. Director requested one for delivery first thing in morning and continuation or collection or items for a few da7s.

~tel) - To rallind Director that he is leaving on Friday '------------:;an=a that he would like to pick up letter t9

prior to that date. '-----------_) '----------'

Mr. Bigart, NY Herald Tribune (tel) - Requested:appointment for himself and Mr. Bert .Andrevs, Chief ot Washington Bureau, NI Herald-! Tribune. Time set tor 1615 toda7.

To lunch - Director host tor Frenchmen, M. Pierre Bertaux and M, Roger Paul Pierre Wybot. Also present: Mr. w. Park Armstrong, StateJ Brig Gen E. Moore, Air Foroe; Mr. D. Milton Ladd, FBI; Col Robt A. Schow, Mr. R. Kin1sley, Mr~ I Mr. W. K. Harvey~ _ OSO; Mr. R. A. Richard,

Mr. T. _A.P.o~zlird~s,State (tel) -Will call Capt J. Finnegan, Adv Council.

Cmdr Georg Unger Vetlesen (tel frm NIC) -Lett message for DirectOr that the Nort~egian Minister of Defense had arrived in Washington toda7 and would like to meet Director unofticial]J".

Mr. Frederick Exton, State (tel) ,;. Requested appointment, not urgent, with Director--further re last discussion with Director, He was informed that he would be contacted. (191 - 4567)

WEDNESDAJ, 5 OCTOBER 1949

Sen B. B. Hicken1ooper (tel) - Intermed him for Director that CIA bas no intormation on B. Lalitch.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Re case o~ /Director has discussed with Mr. Webb, State, and perhaps v.ill receive word today.

To Mr. William J. Sheppard, State -

Mr. L. T. Shannon, Deputy Exec - Director approved change in Confidential FUnds Regulations, 10.2/A.

Secy to Ambassador Jose F. deLequerica (tel) - Extended invitation to Director and Mrs. Hillenkoetter· to dine at Embassy, Fridq, 14 October, 8 pa., blacktie. RSVP - Miss Boswell, CO 0190.

Col Umbel"to deMartino, Italian M/A (tel) -Director extended invitation to Lt Gen Ef'isio Marras, Italian lrm7 Chief of Statf, for either 12 or 13 October luncheon, The General will be tied up in conference todq; Director v.ill be given answer tanorrow.

To Jens Christian Hauge, Norwegian Minister of Defense - To :pay- respects.

Mr. George P. Bowdoin, Oyster B&y", Nt -Applicant; bad letter of introduction f'rom Admiral Thomas C. Kinkaid.

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE (tel) - Director informed him that four intelligence chief's had been contacted :yesterdq re crisis piper and bad promised cooperation; Mr. Babbitt will attempt to get paper to Director todq. Later Mr. Babbitt informed Director that paper had gone to IAC at 1500; Director agreed that it would be satisf'acto17 if paper reached his desk by 0900 tomorrw •

Maj Gen w. E. Todd (tel) - Re meetings on Borth Atlantic defense treaty. Gen Todd suggested that Director contact Capt William G. Lalor or Maj Gen Richard C. Lindsay- of JCS to inquire about getting notes on the meetings.

Lunch at desk.

Maj Gen Richard c. Lindsay, JCS (tel) - Re meetings on North Atlantic defense treat,y. Reference Gen Todd's suggestion, Director requested intorma.tion on the meet:lilgs as they occur. Gen L. stated Mr. N. Halaby and Col Donnelly are handling matter directly for S/D JobnBGn and should be able to .f'urnish the material--either agenda or worldng papers. Director will contact Mr. Halaby.

Mr. L. Houston, OGG - Re information requested by Watson Miller, I&.NS.

Mr. P. Childs, !CAPS - Re material on Borth Atlantic defense treat,y meetings.

lOP SEcRET Monday. J October 1942 - continued

Capt J. Finnegan, Adv Council - Reported to Director that State is opposed to new name ot ICAPB-COPB--tearing that it may cause comment or be contused with COMINT. Also reported that S/D Johnson receives the Blackbook dail~ but does not always read it.

Mr. Joseph M. McDaniel, Jr., ECA - Re Societe Generale de Surveillance.

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE - Lef't with Director mem0 byl Ire State suggestion (Francis H. Russell) that lbe assigned to fUrther State duties re China. (Memo returned on 4 October)

Mr. Home:t Bigard, NY Herald Tribune ~ Re former CIA employee,[ Mr. Bert Andrews, " n " '--___ _j

Mr. Raymond Bristol, Vice Pres., Radio Inventions, Inc., NYC - Re letter to CIA, 29 Sept, in which he mentioned recent publicity on CIA contract with Finch TeleCOllllllUDi.cations, Inc, and requested that his company- be invited to bid on similar contracts. Mr. Bristol was referred to Capt c. L. Winecoff'.

Ambassad0r ot Norway Morgenstierne (tel) - Extended invitation to Director to stag dinner, Thursday, 6 October, 2000, black tie, in honor ot Norwegian Minister of' Defense.

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TUESDAY, 4 OCTOBER 1949

Col Robt .A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Re visa checks for Consul General 1a Shanghai for personnel coming back on General Gordon. Pat Coyne of :NSC has asked if CIA made these checks. Col Schow reported back that so far as is known all visa checks were made under system set up between Shangha::l and Hongkong. Llo7d George, Ext. 20:14, has f'ull information.

Mr. P. Childs, !CAPS - Re matter of State technical papers which Director will take. up vi th Under S/State Webb.

Sen B. B. Hickenlooper (tel) - Re letter which he has received from a Mr. B. Lalitch, Buchs, Switzerland, to effect that Mr. L.

has information for the Senator on atomic energy re the Senator's action of last June in the Congress whiCh he would be willing to pass on i.f' strictest security could be guaranteed. Senator does not wish to contact the individual if he is not rep.ttable, etc. Director will check to see if CIA has an:y inf'ormation on Lalitch; will inform the Senator.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Re request frail Sen Hickenlooper for in!' ormation on B. Lal1 tch. Col Schow will check and let Director know.

Mr. E. R. Saunders, Budget Officer - Director requested additional budget schedules of increases and de~eases b,r offices.

Secy to Ambassador of :Norwq Morgensteirne (tel) -Expressed Director• s regrets that he would be unable to came to dinner Thursday because of a previous engagement and requested that she · inform the Ambassador that Director would like to call on the :Norwegian Minister of Defense at the latter• s convenience to Jl81' his respects. Director will be contacted later.

po (tel) - Director expressed regrets that he would be unable '--------.Jto accept invitation for Friday because of o.f'ficial engagement.

Mr. L. T.; Shannon, Deputy kec - Director signed two confidential vouchers.

Mr. E. s. Wattles (tel) - Director suggested he come in 8Zf3' time,; if Director is not available, Mr. Richard will see him. Mr. Wattles came in later 1n the morning. Applicant; referred to Personnel. (:Now with Fairchild Urcratt, ST 3888)

Mr. Frank nuckhobn- Applicant; CIA has no opening for him. Director will recommend to Ambassador Bru.ce for job with MAP program.

-l()P-5EMf Tuesday, 4 October 1949 - coBtimled

Seq to Ambassador James M. Bruce (tel) - Director recommended Mr. Frank nuckhobn to Amb Bruce tor duty vi th MAP program.

Mr. c. D. DeLoach, FBI (tel) - Lett message for Director that tour or FBI bas been arranged for the Frenchmen at 1000 tomorrow; in the atternoon Mr. DeLoach v1ll take them to Quantico and should have them back in Washington by 1730. On instruction or Director, this information passed to ADSO and Mr. W. K. Harvey, oso.

Lt Gen Efisio Marras, Italian JArm;r Chief ot Start - Escorted to see Director by Col R. R. Studler.

Mr. Patrick Co::vne, NSC (tel) - Director intomed him that so tar as is known in CIA all visas tor General Gordon people were checked between Shanghai and Hongkong; Director suggested that he call Lloyd Geerge, Ext. 2014, tor a:q .turther information. It CIA gets passenger list frcm Japan, it will be .f.'urnished NSC. Mr. Co:y.ne camnended CIA very- highly.

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE (tel) -Director 7cmaed hila that letter trolll Francis Russell, State~ __ J:ad been received and

• requested re~ for signa :ure to • Re press release that Czeeh&F-have requested recall or

Yugoslav Ambassador. Director requ6sted a nquickien crisist)rpe paper ~toverin~ revision or 1949 estimate in light et recent bappen1 ngs (fer President). CIA personnel to ge to intelligence agencies todq tor information and to take finished report to intelligence chiefs tomorrow tor concurrence or dissent.

/Mr. F'ra1lk G. Wisner, OPC (tel) - Re meeting this afternoon with Mr. Webb. Director bas heard nothing more except that Loy Henderson will be present.

Director gave permission to Mr. Wisner to be absent from start conference Thursdq in order that he mq call on Gen J. Lavton Collins. ·

Mr. Howard Nathan Jef'teo~;l(tel) -Requested appointaent with Director. Time set tor 10.30, Thursdq, 6 October. Mr. Homer Bigart, NY Herald Tribune vi,ll accom:pa!l1' him. (Col Edwards informed that Jorte would. call on Director.)

Seq to Brig Gen Benj J. Cartey, M/A Svitlierland (tel) - Req,uested appointment tor Gen Caffey; time set tor 1500, 5 Oct (Wednesdq).

Mr.Homer Bigart, NY Herala:~Tribune (tel) .-Asked it it would be pessible tor Jotte and himself' to see Director todq. Regrets were expressed that this would not be possible; he was informed that it time could be worked out tor tomorrow rather tban Thursdq, he would be contacted. (Tel: NA. 0290)

Tuesd4Y. 4 October 1949 - continued

Rear Adm c. F. Espe, ONI (tel} - Director passed word to each that CIA Mr. Fisher Howe, State representative would be over this Col Mark DeVine, ID/GSUSA afternoon to get data on Yugoslav Brig GenE, Moore, ID/USAF situation for crisis-type paper (far

Presiden.. requested that their people be alerted, The final paper-probabl.7

about two paragraphs-will be returned to the intelligence chiefs tomorrow afternoon for concurrence or dissent in order that it 'l1Jiq be presented tomorrow, Each promised f'Ull cooperation,

Col R~bt A. Schov, ArO - Director will talk to U/S/State Webb about the case of_ I

Seey to Mr. Francis H, Russell, State (tel} -Mr. Russell informed for Director that CIA would approve assigmnentJ as requested bT Mr. Russell in his letter rLe:c-:ce:-::--Tiv=ec:-d.-----Itodq~=-=-.-____j Director• s written reply should reach them 'to<lq.

To U/S/State James Webb- Accompmied by Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OR:.

Seey to Norwegian Ambassador Morgenstierne (tel) . - Arranged for Director to call on the Norwegian Minister of Defense tomorrow 1 5 October, 1100, Suite 609-D Shoreham Hotel.

Sen B. B. Hickenlooper (tel) - Re B. Lalitch. He was informed that up to nov no information had been uncovered on subject and that he would probably receive final answer tomorrw tran Director.

To dinner - 19.30 - Shoreham Hotel for Frenchmen-Bertaux and Wybot.

TlfJJRSDAI. 6 OCTOBER.1949

Mr. T. ~abbitt, ORE - Delivered copies of IM-232 to Director re Yugoslav situation for the President.

Director gave him copy of London cable, IB 35736, 28 June.


Mr. c. D. DeLoach, FBI (tel) - Informed Director that Bertaux and Wybot had seemed to enjoy themselves yesterdq; Tams and Johnson bad done a good job of escorting them around. FBI endeavored to give them all possible information on report-writing, laboratory and technical equipnent, etc. FBI will be happy to help entertain other visitors. ·

Seey to Ammssador Jose F. de Lequerica (tel) - Expressed Director's regrets tbat he could not accept invitation to dinner on Fridq, 14 October, because of previous engagement.

Rear Adm Tul:cy- Shelley, USN (tel) - Will call on Director tomorrOw, 1000.

Capt John Ide, USNR (tel) - Director expressed regrets that he could not accept invitation to luncheon tomorrow because of engagement with S/D Johnson.

Senator Harley M. Kilgore, W.Va. (tel) - Has a contact which he believes · will be helpf\11 to CIA; requested that Director ·send someone

to see him at 1300 todq as he does not wish to discuss on telephone. Director will send a representative.

Capt Albert c. Murdaugh, USN, OSD (tel) - Director informed him that IM-232 was being sent over for S/D Johnson 1 s information; President has a co:w. . Also sending forward memorandum requesting material on current Borth Atlantic defense talks.

Mr. Howard B. Joffe - Called on Director re Joffe's employment with CIA. Mr. Haaet- Bigart, NY Herald Tribune

Col Sheffield Edwards, I&s - Re Howard Nathan Joffe; Director returned security files to him.

Mr. W. Pforzheimer, 000 - Director instructed him to call on Senator Harold M. Kilgore at 1300. Mr. Pforzheimer reported back that Senator K. was interested in an applicant, Dr. Duncan Barkin; sul:mi tted memorandum, ER o-6791.

Col Moses Pettigrew, ORE - EIES ONLY material for Director.

~C - Director signed memorandum to USCIB, requesting c__ ____ ----=c:r.--.e=ar=an ..... ce for Dr. Malcolm Henderson as alternate for Dr. W. F.

Colby', AEC 1 in addition to Kramish.

Thur"M· 6 Ogtgber 1949 - continued

Mr. FraJ:Uc G. Wisner, OFC (tel) - Has received call from CivU Aeronautics representative re problem of' DP1 s asking f'or licenses to fJJ" aroUJld. Mr. Wisner info:rmecl him that he should contact FBI, I&NS and the DP Comission. (Mr. Ettenson)

Re Far East countey. OPC has paper authorizi.Dg them to go ahead-veey ·cautious~ worded. Director agreed he should discuss with OSO and Budget people and press other sources tor funds. Mr. Webb, State, is UJlder impression that CIA will handle entire matter; Director stated his mind must be disabused of' this idea. CIA oan make only a minimum start as Mr. Webb has been informed by. Director.

Seey to S/D Louis Johnson (tel) - Confirmed lunoheon in S/D' s office taaorrow, 1230.

LUJlch at desk.

Mr. George G. Carq, 00 (tel)) )Director inquired if' OSO had received cop!es; 00 sendS an their reports to oso.

Re Martin, Director will send to Of'rie as suggested i.p Mr. Carey' s memo received tod.ay'.

Mr. Lwdn, HI Herald Tribune (tel) -He understands that Foreign Defense Ministers here nov were accompanied b.1 their intelligence chief's, specifically French intelligence chief. Director stated French gentleman in question is not the intelligence chief but a policeman who is here discussing criminology' with FBI; :f'Urther that there are no intelligence chief'p here with the group of' ministers. In reply' to Mr. Levin, Director said intelligence pro'ba~ will come into the picture when the meetings are over.

Mr. Frederick Exton, State -


Mr. Jobn s. Earman, CIA/JIG liaison - Re CoMnrr material tor S/Def'ense.

Mr. J. Anthony Panuch, 0/HICOG- Mr. Panuch has just arrived traa Geman,y. Mr. w. Pf'orzheimer, OOC

Capt Blinn Van Mater, USN -Former N/A Turkey; called to pq respects.

Mr. Thomas Blake, IT&T (tel) - Re w. H. Tan, Chinese, former IT&T V-P in Shanghai, who escaped prior to takeover by Cc:mmnmists. Mr. Blake realises CIA probabl,y will not hire foreigners rot wonders it Tan could be of' value to CIA in an advisoey capacity on China and Far East. He was informed that ofthand it vas not known how subject CGUld be used rut that inquiries would be made and Mr. Blake would be contacted.

~~ar Adm s. 'W. Souers, ES/NSO (tel) - Re applicant, reCOIIIm8nded '----=--c--~_j

by Basset, who has been rejected by' CIA. Director will che~.

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lOP-5ECRET ThurSday, 6 October 1949- contiDued

Dr. King (tel) -Will telephone Director tomorrow.

Mr. James Mll.rpq, Attorne7 (tel) - Requested appoint..m8nt with Director f'or himself' and Mr. George K. Bowden or Chicago on a li!Atter of importance to Director. Mr. Bowden is leaving for Chicago tomorrow and the7 would like to see Director in the morning. He was inf'ormed that Director had a veey tull schedule but that he would be contacted by ~.30 tomorrow. (Tel: ME 5557)

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC - Forwarded memo to Director re !c------:------_J

and USSR escapees and defectors, reference 00 memo to Director, same subject of 5 October. OPC agrees that 00 should maintain relations wi~ las an alien contact but oro desires !!2 contact with Martin for securi:= reason,. Recommends that if Director see~ I he inform_ ~ that information given 00 (New York) has been helpful and Director hopes contact will be maintained. (ER 0-6807 & 06?80)

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IDP SECRET ~ednesdaf. 5 October 1949 - continued

Mr. Monte Kleban, Station, KTRH, Rice Hotel, Houston, Tex. (tel) - Stated his station assists Voice or America in some ot their rebroadcasts; requested cow ot CIA week:cy' round-up ot monitored data. Explained to him that policy is to limit distribution to Washington addressees, but that this point would be verified, Mr. Kleban would be willing to receive the intormatio~ "collect.•

Col L. K, White, FBIB (tel) - Passed on information f'rom Monte Kleban and informed him Director is not opposed to having data sent but desires that Col 'White verit)' wi:th State, Col 'White will negotiate with State to have them transmit rather than CIA. The daily' round-up wuld be sent; weekly round-up is RESTRICTED and I&s is presently reviewing and classification mq be raised to CONFIDENTIAL. Col 'White vi11 report on outcome or his negotiations.

Mr. Ed Green, OPC - Director signed TOP SECRET letter to ECA and approved cable I I

Mr. P. Cbllds, ICAPS - Re ad hoc committee proposed by' ORE Mr. J. s. Earman, CIA/Jii:G Liaison to study atomic energy developaents,

USSR, AEC vill be invited to send representative. Director vi11 call Col Wendell G. Johnson, JIG, and iDvite JIG member and JCS Planners member to sit as representatives on committee; will also request that JIG dratt, establishing similar committee, be withdrawn in interest ot avoiding duplication.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO .-

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO - Gen Caffey has just returned Brig Gen Benj. J. Oattq, M/A Switzerland f'rom Switzerland; called te

pB1' his respects.

Capt John Ide, USN Res. (tel) -Extended invitation to Director to lunch on Fridq, 7 Oct, Metropolitan Club, 1230. RSVP- Navy ext, 2075 or ~ower Hotel,

Mr. T. Babbitt, OBE (tel) - Re NSC 52/3; <m: would .like to have it before it goes to OPO, Director approved. Mr. Childs ipf:med·

Director requested that he check OSO cables,L -~ I I and let him:--.... ... ~ .... e-___J

information tor re~; follow-up has been received tran Mr. Babbitt will check and inform Director.

Capt Albert c. Murdaugh, USN, OSD - Re CIA requirements tor militarypersonnel as discussed with S/D, Mr. Halaby' and Gen Burils.

Col Robt A.

Director requested material on North Atlantic defense treaty meetings being handled by Mr. Halaby'; Mr. Halaby' is tied up in these meetings.

Schow, ADSO (tel) Dire·ctor requested _ fV that he look up and f'Urnish information to Mr. Patrick CGJ1le, ~' NSC, and to FBI and make arrangements fer 1\tture cs..LII.~..Y!w-r ,1!!1~~..-intormatiOII. w to them. .ADSO vUJ;

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-lOP SECRET-we4Desdg(. 5 October 1949 - continued

Col Wendell G. Johnson, JIG/JCS (tel) - Director called re ad hoc committee on atomic enera and requested that JIG dratt be dropped and that JIG member and JOS Planners member sit as representatives on similar cCIIIIlllittee established br CIA in interest o£ avoiding duplication-s~ can with member tram Planners. on COIIIIIli ttee be shaped to fit JCS needs.

Mr. William J, Sheppard, State (tel) - Lefi no message.

FRIDAY I 7 OOTOB:m 1949

Capt Ogden D. King, USN, Naval Dispensary (tel) - Needs a larger l:m.ldiJlg for dispensar;y and asked about Building /112 or 1113. Director will have someone call him. Referred to Capt Winecoff, Eltec.

Mr. Wm. Kelly, Personnel - Re case of rejected applicant •

• Mr. C. P. Collins, Adv Council -Director requested breakdown on increase in AC 1951 budget figures.

Mr. P. Childs, ICAPS - Director gave him letter f'rom Armstrong, State, for presentation to lAC--concerning detector program overseas.

Mr. (tel) - Re status of applleation lett with Director. He was informed that processing took f'rom tour weeks to three months; assured him that it was in the mill bu.t that check would· be made. (Personnel intomed of call; application was referred to OPC on 26 September.)

Rear Adla Tu:Lly Shelley, USN -

Mr. E. R. Saunders, Budget Offtcer - Re breakdown on OPC/OSO blldgets; lett w1 th Director_ /

Mr. James R. ~~ D. c. Attorney-Mr. George K. Bovden of Chicago

Cmdr GeCI>rg Unger Vetelesen (tel trm. NIC) - Re Nonregiu Minister of Defense Hauge; is anxious for Director to meet him. Informed Cmdr V. that Director b&d called on Minister this week.· Cmlir V. requested that Director be informed that he is leaving on 12 Oct for Europe and will return the end of the month.

Mr. Carmel Offie, OPC (tel) - Re Rear .!ldm Tul.ly Shellq; problem cannot · be solved in suggested manner; is sending Director his

suggestion for working it out. (Memo received later in day.)

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC (tel) Director has met man referred to. Be broached subject to Director and he is all for it; has pledged his support; will divert as much as possible of material and supplies he expects to receive to this cause. He does not want, however, to know too much about it. Mr. Wisner stated man is personal friend of a CIA agent who was sent to that countey for parpose of' surveying the situation last fall. It looks as if this agent will now get job of Mr. Wisner will came to see Director at 1600 todq.

Col L. X. White, FBIB (tel) - Re I4onte neban request tor FBIB round-up. State has used neban in past but feel he is doing entirely too much tree-wheeling. They are not':. particularly' desirous that he get FBIB reports, Col White willvite pollte reply to neban, turning down his request.

Friday. 7 October 1949 - continued

To S/D Louis Johnson - Luncheon; U/S/State James Webb and Rear Adm s. W. Souers, ES/NSC ~so present, Briefed ES/NSC o~ case. ~----------~


Vice Adm A, D, Struble, USN, CNO (tel) - Re Wendell Phillips who has been to see hilll and who has letters of introduction trom Adm C. Ri.m.itz to Adm Denteld and to Director. Phillips is promoting an expedition to Saudi Arabia and has support ot some impGrtant people. Chey'sler Corp is f."urnishing him a dozen special.l7 bull t trucks. Adm Stru.ble is to consider the question ot providing transportation for his equipaent and personnel, also possibilit7 o£ sending along a Nav,r captain to obtain scientific and medical information. Director is familar with Mr. P. and expressed opinion that he is a bit on "pink" side. Director will see Mr. P. it he requests appointment.

Mr. AleJCander Mciver - Picked up report forwarded tO Director f'roDl Mr. Richard. .

Hr. PraZik G. W1Bil01", oro / 7 I I ni-~·od 1100 atafi ..

draft paper on Far East, including unfounded disturbances on part or ICAPS. Discussed ICAPS request tor internal memorandums and operating procedures. Discussed organizational matters, including results or Directol's luncheon conference todq with S/D, U/S/State, ES/NSC, et al, Discussed availability of aircraft for Certain tTP&S of Ole

· activities.

Gong. Walter H. Judd, Mllm. (tel} - Re case ot HeD17 Szymersld.. Cong. J. has received considerable correspondence f'rom constituents on the case and would appreciate receiving whatever information can be passed on to b1m tor reply' to constituents. He has been informed that case has been brought to personal attention of Director. In view of tact that Szymerski is at Ellis Island awaiting deportation, an expeditious reply' would be appreciated.

Mr. W, :Pf'ol1zhe1mer, OGG - Director instructed him to get intorma.tion on case or Henr:r Sz;ymersld and briet Ccmg Judd on Mondq. Director returned to him two papers lett b,r Mr. J. A. Panuch.

Mr. w. Duggan, I&S (tel) - Re Wendell Phillips. I&S has been tipped ott by ONI that subject will attempt to see Director; he has reputation or being a promoter "par excellence"; I&S will bring data on him to Director on Mondq •

TOP SECRET FJ1.dsn1· 7 Ogtober 1949 -. continued

ORE Dllty Ott"icer - (tel) - Int"ormed them that Director wuld be in city OSO Du:t7 Ot"f'icer · this weekend and could be reached at home,

Seey to S/D Johnson (tel) -Lett word that Director would be in cit7 this weekend and next week except f'rom Mondlq af'ternoon, 10 October and untU Wednesdq morning, 12 October.

-lOP SEtREr

MONDAY, 10 OCTOBER 1949

Mr. P. Childs, COPS - Director instructed him to delq I&C meeting for one week--until 28 October.

· Mr. George G. Carey, 00 - Director accompanied him to meeting of visi ti.Dg CO/Contact field chiefs; Director welcomed the visitors.·

Mr. c. Qftie, OPC (tel) - Re memo on retired officers. Director will have Mr. L. Houston, OGC,look into the matter with the Comptroller General.

To Maj Gen James H. Burns, OSD - Delivered cow. ot comparative estililate · CIA budget tor FI 50 and 51, for S/D Louis Johnson.

To ES/NSC S, w. Souers - Delivered cow ot comparative estima.te CIA budget for FY 50 and 51,

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Col A. J, D. Biddle had planned to have French delegation, now here, call on Col Schow; latter feels he should not receive them and Director concurs.

Re Bertaux &lld Wybot who return to Washington tonight and depart tomorrow night. Col s. bad hoped Director would present girts and bid them farewell. Director requested that Col s. do the honors, expressing Director's regrets.

Lunch at desk.

Mr. L. Houston, 000 - Director gave him OR: memorandum re retired officers for CIA duty for comment and return.

Mr. Frank L. Ball, Jr., Arlington, Va. - Re sul:Darine detection device, Mr. Carl H. Holm, Honolulu Director will have Dr. Willard

Machle, OSI, contact Mr. Ball.

Mr. John s. Warner, OGC - Director returned memo re introduction or bill in Senate for action. (ER o-6773)

Mr. Walter P£orzheimer, OGC - Director cleared statement to be made to Oong Walter H. Judd re case of Henry' Szymerski. Mr. Prorzheimer reported back later that he had talked to the Congressman. who seemed pleased with the information.

Monday. 10 October 1949 - continued

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO - Director congratulated OSO on special dissemination ot 7 October about Chinese Embasq in Paris which has now been announced ovQI' radio todq.

Gong. H. o. Talle, Iowa (tel) - A constituent is taking an exszn1Mtion in CIA on 'Wednesdq; wondered it there were a sample exam which could be given out-as Civil Service Commission does. Explained that these ~ere qualification tests which would be useless it given out in advance. (Mr. 'W. Ptorzheimer,OGC, informed or call. )

Director departed tor Glenview, Illinois, via B&O BR 1730.

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Director in Glenview, Illinois - Lecturing at Naval Air Station to Marine Air Reserve Training Command.

Rear Adm Robert L. Dennison, White House (tel) - Left no message.

Mr. Patrick Coyne, NSC (tel)- Re Mr. Whea.r.tt's letter of 28 September, requesting nomination of representative to sit on sub-camui ttee of ICIS dealing with defense a~st unconventional attacks. In view of announcement of Congressional investigation re defense against attack by atomic bomb, ICIS is anxious to get sub-committee organized. Mr. Coyne informed later that Dr. Willard Machle, OSI, w1ll attend first meeting; this will be confirmed in writing tomorrow. (Mr. P. Childs, COPS, and Col Edwards, I&S, also informed.)

ES/NSC s. W. Souers (tel) -Will call ))4-ector tomorrciw.

Asst Sec/State Dean Rusk's seey (tel) -Appointment set for Director to call on Mr. Rusk Wednesdq, 12 Oct,D.oo, re matter which they have been discussing.

Capt J. Finnegan, Adv Council - Requested appointment for h:imselt and Brig J. B. TUtttap.,British, to discuss matter prior to USCIB meeting. He was informed that he would be contacted tanorrow.

Mr. Wendell Phillips (tel) - Has letter of introduction to Director ~om Admiral C. Nimitz; requested appointaent. He vas informed that Director was out of ci t;y. Mr. Phillips mq stay over in Washington until tomorrow in which case he will telephone Director about 1000 for an appointment; otherwise, he will return in several days and will call at that.time.

WEDNESWa 12 OCTOBER 1949

Rear Adm Robert L. Dennison, White House (tel) - Will call Director later this morning. ·

Director returned to Washington at 0855.


Maj Gosewisch, Jt Meteorological Comm, JCS (tel) - Re Director's letter 16 Sept concerning CIA requirements on current meteorological data, would like to invite originator ot correspondence to a meeting todq. (Information passed on to Col J. Routh, OSI, who· will handle.) (Code 185- .310.3)

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI - Discussed proposed talks with JCS on atomic energy and the Joint Congressional Committee on Atomic Energy. Also technical methods tor determining production ot Plutonium by" the Russians.

Mr. Werulell Phillips (tel) - Informed him Director would not be available todq. He will call next week when he is in Washington.

Under S/Detense Stephen T. Earl1' (tel) - Re Dr. Laura Boulton who has·· a proposition which Mr. Earl1' believes is ot CIA interest. He will send her to Director's otrice.

Mr. W. Ptorzheimer, OGC - Reported that Clark Beach, AP, has telephoned him at suggestion or Senate Armed Services Committee, re an article which he wishes to do on CIA from published sources and to amplifY the necessity" ot keeping CIA out ot the news. On instruction or Director, Mr. P. was into:rmed that Mr. Beach could be told that Director will not see him and tbat CIA cannot give him urr data. CIA has received similar requests trom other Press services and has turned them all down.

Rear Acln C. F. Espe, ONI (tel) - Re Wendell Phillips. ONI has sent a telegram to Mr. Sproul ot the Universi t7 ot California who has replied that Phillips does not have their supportJ .turther he has not 7et made an accounting on· his African expedition to which they contributed. Other checks· with the University. ot Penns;ylvania, the Library" ot Congress reveal that the7 are ~-supporting Phillips' venture. Naval Research has not received an accounting of' his Af'rican trip to which they contributed. Acln Espe desired to make ·sure that Director knew P.b11lips was a smooth operator. Explained that Director was quite familiar with Phillips' reputation and expressed Director's thanks tor the additional information.

Dr. Laura Boulton ot NYC - Re expedition which she is plann:tng; desires CIA assistance.

Wednesdg. 12 October 1949 - continued

141". L. Houston, OGC~ed to Director that there was nothing new on th~se. Briefed Director on OFC C.hina program.

Mr. John s. Warner, OGC - Re OSo case, Mr. and Mrs. Naum Ionescu; Director approves for attempt to get authority by introduction o:r a special bUl.

Mr. Carmel ottie~FC (tel) -Rei Inn no longer be available to OPC because of his he8ltli; his doctor does not give any hope that he vill ever be able to do any work,

Mr. Offie is sending to Director case of Mr. Bucknell.

Capt Thos. B. Will'Jamson, OSD (tel) - Inquired it Director would be available to attend Cabinet luncheon tomorrow in Mr. Johnson's o:f:fice (i:f luncheon is set up) and to speak briefly on CIA. Director stated he would be pleased to attend; Capt W. will call Director later.

To Asst S/State Dean Rusk - Re case ot '------------'

Lunch at desk,

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Director requested check on Dr. Laura Boulton who is going on an expedition and has requested CIA assistance.

Rear ldm Felix Johnson, ONI -

Mr. Hanson Baldwin, NY Times (tel) -Requested appointment with Director for todq or Fridq. Time set for 1500, Fridq, l4 October.

Col Robt A, Schow, ADSO -

Mr. W. Ptorzheimer, OGC - Requested that he arrange appointment ror Director to call on Senator Brien McMahon, Joint Committee on Atomic Energ, sometime tomorrow or Fridq arternoon.

Mr. Frank G, Wisner, OFC - Re meeting yesterda1' in office ot Under S/State James Webb and suggested agenda tor next meeting. Also reported i on developnents in China operation. '

lOP SECREl Wednesdg.y. 1? October 1949 - continued

Brig Gen John H. Magruder, USA., OSD (tel) - Re looking further into the bw:lget business for oso. Gen Magruder will check with Maj Gen James Burns, OSD, re time and inform Director. Director will then set up presentation in OSO; state Departaent representative will also be invited.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Director requested check on Xheladin Nushi, Albanian, presently' in England.

Re Dr. Laura B~on. ADSO would like to have one or his people contact her to find out in what areas she w:Ll1 spend the -majority or her time vhile on trip. Director suggested she be contacted in New York. ·

Capt Thos B. Williamson, USN, OSD (tel) -Left message that Director need not attend the luncheon tanorrow; another speaker has already been scheduled.

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI (tel) -Returned Director's call; will call tomorrow.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) -Will see Director in the morning.

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OFC (tel) -Will call Director in the morning.

TOP SECRET

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THDRSDAY. 13 OCTOBER 1949

ES/NSC s. W. Souers (tel) - Re section of bill on 18,000 aliens,

Mr. Elmer B. Staats, Bureau of the Budget (tel) - Re bill on 18,000 aliens. CongE. Seller of Hew York said this was put in at the request of CIA and other intelligence agencies, CIA immediately informed Congress that it was not put in at CIA request. Since then a number or persons have said that CIA

is opposed; this is not true; CIA is neutral. Director will send someone to see Senator H. M. Kilgore, W,Ia., to explain CIA stand. Mr. Staats agreed this should be done,

Mr. W. Prorzheimer, OGC - Director instructed him to brief Senator Kilgore. Mr. Pforzheimer reported back that the Senator would be unable to see h~ to~ but bad requested a memorandum. Memorandum was prepared, signed by Director and dispatched by Mr. Pforzheim.er,

lileekly' Staff Conference..

Col Sheffield Edwards, I&S - Will check on report by Maj Gen S. LeRoy Irwin, DI/GSUSA that a TOP SECRET J:aper prepared by M/A Canada had been shown to a Canadian on CIA premises,


Mr. William J. Sheppard, State (tel) ~ !this matter has. been held up pending completion or general program; Director is to needle State if no rep~ is received by 18 October

Re documentation of recent financial talks. CIA received certain papers thru S/Treasu.ry SW.der; Mr, Sheppard believes these actual~ came from State. Director will check. There was no documentation on highest level; there were papers on the level of the international working s-oup and volumes on the inter-agency level. Mr. Sheppard asked which of these State had not given CIA; Mr. Fisher Howe will stand by to furnish them to CIA,

Re Greek matter. Director will send him additional per

Re visit to CIA in connect on is sending comparative estimate to Mr. Sheppard, Informed him that Generals Magruder and Burns of OSD vill come over to see OSO and invited him to came also; time to be set later,

Mr. Robert P. Joyce, State (tel) - Re draft agreement onl I I I sent to Mr. Kennan about nine months

ago. Director requested return and will send Mr, Richard for it, Agreement has been superseded by other drafts, etc, (CIA 22999 picked up by Mr. Richard and delivered to Director,)

-tOP SECRET Thursday, 13 October 1949 - continued

Capt Webb Trammell, USN, Retired of NYC -

Seey to Senator H. M. Kilgore, West Va. (tel) - Re applicant, Dr. Hildred Jones. The Senator bas wanted to call Director about subject and request that he see him but bas been too tied up in meetings. Appointment set for Dr. Jones to call on Director Monday, 17 Oct, 1000.

Brig Gen John Magruder, OSD (tel) - Gen Magruder and Maj Gen James H. Burns, OSD, will visit OSO in L Building at 1400, Tuesday', 18 October. Director will meet them there.

Mr. William J. Sheppard, State (tel) - Will attend OSO presentation with Generals Magruder and Burns ot OSD on Tuesday, 18 October, 1400.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Director informed him that Generals Magruder and Burns of OSD and Mr. Sheppard of State would visit OSO in connection with Budget estimate on Tues, 18 Oct, 1400. Director will bring them in and leave them with Col Schow.

Mr. Marx Leva, OSD (tel) - Re report that intelligence services and CIA are opposed to DP legislation. Director replied that he bad heard the report and gave Mr. Leva the background; also informed him that bas been given CIA statement to effect that CIA is neither opposed nor bas endorsed DP legislation since this is not within CIA jurisdiction. Mr. Leva agreed with Director's position and does not believe OSD should enter the matter but would refer to A~ letter to the Congressional Committee last Session which set forth~·~ position on the particu1ar report.

Lunch at desk.


Mr • .Allen R. Scholin, OPI/OSD (tel) - Re Fletcher Pratt, NY Times. Subject would like appointment with Director to discuss an article which he will write for Sunday Times on CIA, its functions and hov well it is doing its job. Scholin was informed that CIA could not give out such information but that no doubt Director would receive Mr. Pratt. On instruction or Director, later informed Scholin that Director would be glad to see Pratt but could give him no information. Mr. Pratt will call Director for an appointment next Tuesday' when he arrives in Washington.

Brig J. H. Tiltmap,British Capt J. Finnegan, Adv Council

Mr. Joseph Alsop -

ThursdaY, 13 October 1949 - continued

Mr. Ettenson, Civil Aeronautics Bureau (tel) - Referred to.Director by Mr. Wisner and, initially, to Mr. Wisner by Hr. Foley of FBI. Problem concerns certain waivers in cases of aliens or DP1 s who request pilot licenses. Prior to granting such waivers, some check should be made to ascertain that there would be no objection tram a security point; mentioned riSk in issuing license to alien or questionable motives. On instruction of Director, ADSO informed of above and Director 1 s request that Messrs. Han~ or Rositzke contact Mr. Ettenson and offer CIA cooperation. (Code 164 - 3(176/3760)

Dr. 'Willard Machle, OSI - Delivered to Director paper on possible USSR atomic explosion.

To Senator Brien McMahon, Cbrmn, Jt Gong Committee on Atomic Energy -Director delivered 1 Oct revised estimate on USSR atomic energy project.

To ES/NSC s. W. Souers - Re USSR atomic and BW projects.

FRIDAY, l4 OCTOBER 1949

Mr. John s. 'Warner, OOC - Information on Pirogov case.

Capt. J. Finnegan, .Adv Council - Briefing for USCIB meeting.

Maj Gen S. LeRoy Irwin, DI/GSUSA -

USCIB Meeting, Director's Conference Roam.

Senator Raymond E. Baldwin, Conn. (tel) - Re applicant, Kenneth Fagan. Call transferred to Mr. w. Pforzheimer in absence. of' Director. Mr. P. sending memo of' information to Director.

Mr. L. T. Shannon, Deputy Exec. - Director signed bne confidential voucher. Also a_pproved re-delegation of' authorities; next to be approved by ES/NSC s. w. Souers. .

Maj Gen C. P. Cabell, DI/USAF -

Mr. 'Wm. L. Borden, Exec. Dir., Jt Cong Committee, Atomic Energy (tel) -Asked if Director would find it possible to come to Committee meeting this morning; Joint Chiefs of Staff' are present, and Senator Brien McMahon was hopeful that Director could make it on short notice. Director stated he could not make it before noon. 1-h-. Borden said Director could overlook request unless he called back.

Col Robt A. Schov, ADSO (tel) - Re front page item, today' s Washington Times Herald, concerning account of alleged ex-Russian · officer re supposed Russian A-Bomb. Director requested that check be made on correspondent and on Russian.

Capt L. Lampoan, ORE (tel) - Re disturbance in Philippines-~Hllks. Na'V)" has called to attention of' President. CIA has not considered this of' importance, but Director would like short memorandum, giving estimate or situation, delivered this afternoon.


Mr. R. Jack Smith, ORE (tel) -At his request, Director gave additional instructions on Philippine paper.

Lunch at desk.·

ORE Du~ Officer (tel) -Left vord that Director would be in the city OSO Duty Otticer this weekend and could be reached at home.

Seey to S/D Louis Johson (tel) - Left word that Director would be in the city this weekend and all next week.

Frida.T, M October 1949 - continued

Capt J. Finnegan, Adv Council - Director approved OSI memorandum, CIA 30123 re handling of special intelligence within OSI.

Mr. Jack Beal, Time Magazine (tel) - Requested appointment with Director. Time set for 1030, Tuesday, 18 October.

Mr. Ludwig c. Lewis (tel f'rm Philadelphia) - Re their manager in Shanghai, William Carr; they are trying to get him to Japan; asked if CIA could put in a word to get him out. Director will check and call Mr. Lewis back todq or Monda;r morning.

Mr, BergtDan, Jt Cong Camnittee on Atomic Energy (tel) - Director invited to attend Executive meeting of the committee at :1;030, Monda;r, 17 October, Room G-48, Capitol Building,

Mr. P. Childs, I CAPS ":'" Director approved sending copies of letters to Mr. W. Park Armstrong concerning cooperation wi tb office of High COlllllission for Gemany ( tbru Mr. Benj R. Shute) to all Assistant Directors,


Mr. Hanson Baldwin, NY Times -

Mr. Homer Bigart, NY Herald Tribune {tel} -His paper is going to use the kid's sto~ trh,e;y would like to include statement to effect that Director was contacted and is on record as sa;ying there vas no discrimination. Director requested that statement read that Director was contacted and CIA bad no cOlllllent to make. They will also use Thurman Arnold's letter and Director's letter which the kid has,

Dr. w. F. Colb.y, AEC .(tel) - Re executive session of Joint CoDgressional Committee on Atomic Energy to which he has also been invited. Asked it Director knew subject, Director will check with Mr. Borden and let Dr. Colby know wlu!.t he sa;ys,

Mr. William L, Borden, Exec Dir, Jt Cong Common Atomic Energy (tel) -Director requested information on meeting scheduled for Monday in order that he might be prepared, Mr. Borden stated that all members or Director's cOlllllittee bad been invited and that discussion would probably concern reasons wh7- previous reports were not more accurate and also details of repert delivered by Director yesterday to Senator Brien McMahon, COUJDittee ma;y wish to know basis for President• s statement on USSR atomic bomb explosion; mq not press that point, however,

Dr. w. F. Colby, AEC (tel) - Director passed on information received £rom Mr. Borden,

Col w. K. Benson, NED/OSI (tel).- Director requested that he and possibl;y Dr. Machle come up to brief Director at 0930, Monday, 17 Oct., fer meeting with Joint ·Atomic En~rgy C~t~e~

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J'ClP SECREt Friday. l4 October 1949 - contimled

Capt Albert C. --=: U:OSD (tel} - Ro 111eD10 received from Director today I .. _ _ papt Murdaugh asked if this were ev8lua ed telligence. Director stated he would rate the negotiations as true; the outcome as possibq true; RatiDg-.3.

Mr. George G. Carey, 00 (tel) - Re rumors on Pirogov case. Director stated John Warner reported this morning that Immigration people are a bit concerned over report which FBI made on State man (Charles Thqer} who is work:i.ng with Pirogov. State man, it is thought, in view of his immaturity, might deliberately let Pirogov go. Director does not ~estion loyalty of State man, hovever. Mr. Warner is preparing suggested plan, pointing to advisability of turning Pirogov over to State entirely. Director will keep Mr. Carey informed,

To Executive Secretary, NSC s. w. Souers - Directo:r- .showeld' }.Ifinmemorandum on the Philippine situation,

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI (tel) - Re hearing on Monday. Suggested Director attend meeting accompanied by' one committee member only, possibly Dr. Machle. Director approves; Dr. Colby' is checking with AEC. However, Director does not know whether the Congressional Committee will approve. Dr. Ma.chle will come up Monday morning with Col Benson. · ·

Maj Gen c. P. Cabell, DI/USAF (tel) - Re hearing on Monday. At his request, contacted Dr. Machle who was still in his office; Dr. Machle will call Gen Cabell.

MQNDAY. 17 OCTOBER 1949

Maj Gen C. P. Cabell, DI/USAF (tel) - Re meeting with Joint Congressional Committee on Atomic Energy this morning, Director will take Air Force JNEIC representative with him.

Re draft paper worked up by' JNEIC for JCS and RDB, Gen Cabell is sending memo covering his COliDllents and requesting that Director present draft to IAC.

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI - Briefed Director for meeting on Hill. Col W. K. Benson, NED/OSI ·

Dr. Hildred Jones - Applicant; sent to Director by Senator H. M. Kilgore. Director referred to Mr. v. P.forzheimer, OGC, .for processiilg.

To meeting - Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, Room G-48, Capitol.

Mr. Wri~t, ONI (tel) - Re investigation ofl I now attached to N/A office, Madrid, who states he has kllown Director .for ten years. Mr.Wright will call Director in the morning.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Re William Carr in Shanghai. Reported to Director that subject is not over anxious to get out since he wants to marry an Austrian divorcee who has a small child; there is delay over permit for child.

Lunch at desk •.

Mr. J. 0. Chambers, Hollywood, Calif - Is with Intelligence Research Bureau.

' Mr. P. Childs, CO&PS - Director gave him USAF paper on JNEIC draft .for JCS and RDB .for presentation to IAC.


Capt Donald C. King, USN, inactive (tel) - Applicant. Stated he knew Director casual.ly when at Annapolis years ago and that he was recOJIDilended by Adm Roper. Would like to see Director. He was informed that he would be contacted. (Tel: WO 7838)

Mr. Fra.mk G. Wisner, OPC (tel) - Re meeting at State on Pirogov case. Mr. Merritt Ruddock will represent oro. Director had not heard o.f meeting but agrees CIA representative should be present. Mr. Wisner will report on meeting when he calls on Director tomorrow.

Rear Ltdm Lewis L. Strauss, AEC (tel) - Congratulated Director on excellent manner in which he handled matters at Joint Congressional Committee Atomic hearing this morning.

Mr. George G. Carey, 00 (tel) - Re Director• s visit to Wilmington office on Friday', arriving 10:15 and remaining until after lunch; Mr. Dravo will be notified. Mr. Carey reported back that ever,ything had been arranged .for the visit.

~ Mondgy. ±7 Ogtober 1949 - continued

Mr. George G. Carey, 00 (tel) -Col L. K. Yhite, FBIB, has had a call from Charles Thqer in New York, asking him to come to New York immediately to discuss broadcasting on Okinawa; an engineer will be sent instead. Thqer mentioned that he vill leave VOA around the first or next month.

Mr. Ludwig c. Lewis, No. Am. Ins. Co. (tel to Philadelphia) - Re representative in Shanghai. Director passed on information received from Col Schow. Mr. Levis expressed appreciation for Director's help.

Mr. L. Houston, OGC + Discussed developnents in the Piro'gov case; also OPC China project.

Capt C. L. Winecoff, Exec - Director approved request of Maj Gen Wm. J. Donovan for certain maps. (ER o-6945, 12 Oct 49)

Secy to Andre Visson, Reader's Digest (tel) - Requested appointment for Mr. Visson on a.rrr dq but Thursday. She was informed that she would be contacted. (Tel: CR 4996)

Mr. W. Pforzheimer, OGC -Director instructed him to call on Senator Alexander Smith or New Jersey upon Senator's return from current trip and suggest that he make no reference to CIA in s~eches; reference briefing in field b.1 CIA emplo79e.

Mrs. Phillips McCall of Philadelphia -Applicant; talked to Mr. Richard. Wants a position in Philadelphia. She was informed that Personnel people would be better able to tell her What was available. She then related several incidents re people with whom she had come in contact and which she had reported to FBI. After she was informed that our responsibilities were in foreign intelligence and that all phases of domestic security. were under jurisdiction of FBI, she stated she was no longer interested in a position with CIA. · (Personnel informed)

Miss Katharine K. Royal - Applicant. Mr. L. T. Shannon, Deputy Executive, interviewed her at request of Director.

Mr. C • D. DeLoach, FBI (tel) - Re inquiries received by" FBI concerning announced meeting or intelligence chiefs of Atlantic Pact countries. Director stated he had heard nothing of such a meeting but informed Mr. DeLoach that there is a tentatively scheduled meeting in London on 15 November or the Western Union countries-Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, France and England.


Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - ReJ I No word has been received from State. irector nil cheCk •.

Mr.

Dr.

William J. Sheppard. State Ct~l) - Re briefine- todav in OSO. Dirjctor agreed ;tha. tl , _

Rer"'L"""'-'~---r.D"'i.-:-r:-:ce-c-.:-to--:r_r_emi,..,.-n-d"e'd'h'im.---'tha-r-,.,-t-n-oc-::it"'h"in_g-:c--.Jhad been hear~d=--an-d-:-:t-=-ha-t-=--=c=-=IA would like to send him out tomorrow or the next day. ·

James Andrews, OCD (tel) - Re visit to OCD by Generals Magruder and Burns of OSD and Mr. Sheppard of State. Informed him they would visit OSO today.· Director hopes that time can be set in next day or so for the visit and will let Dr. Andrews know as soon as definite time is set.

Mr. John R. Beal, Time Magazine -

Dr. Robt Strausz-Hupe (tel frm Phila) -Understands Director will be in Philadelphia this weekend; extended invitation to Director and Mrs. Hillenkoetter for dinner, Rittenhouse Club, 1900 Saturday', with the Strausz-Hupe 1 s and other guests.

Capt E. S. Karpe, USN - Has just returned from R:umania as N/A; called to ~ his respects.

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OFC 1 I China operations, reply to S/D letter re support of OPC activities, budget review by State and Defense Departments, Director's views concerning oro/oso cooperation in the field and at field stations, and. reported to Director on meeting at State yesterday' on Pirogov.

Mr. George G. Carey, 00 -

Secy to Senator Lister Hill, Alabama (tel} - Re constituent, Mrs.J J

'-------=:::--::=--------=-' vho desires a job with espionage~ce of U.S; requested that someone here talk to Mrs.L_Jabout such a job. Mr. Pforzheimer will handle. .

Lunch at ·desk with Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO.

Aide to Maj Gen S. LeRo;r Irwin, DI/GSUSA (tel) - Re Gen Irwin 1 s talk to · CIA A.rirq Reserve Group tonight. Aide (Maj Bricker) will

contact Col T. Babbitt, ORE to work out details of arrangements.

To OSO- Briefing of Maj Gen James H. Burns and Brig Gen John Magruder, OSD, and Mr. William J. Sheppard and Mr. Fisher Hove, State, by Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO.

Mr. Fletcher Pratt, NY Times (tel) - Explained that Director was out of the office, but that, as stated to Mr. Scholen last week, Director would be pleased to receive him although he could not give out any information on CIA. Offered to arrange appointment for tomorrow. Mr. Pratt will talk to people in Pentagon and will call again .if there is a need to see Director. Asked who +\

IOP SECREl Tuesday. 18 October 1949 - continued

Mr. Fletcher Pratt (continued) - handled public relations for CIA and was informed that the Director was the only point of contact in view of the character of CIA work and restrictions placed on the safe-guarding of classified information.

·Mr. Wright, ONI {tel)- Re Philip V. Paler.y, investigation of. Director stated he had known subject for about ten years and considers him an excellent man.

:t'o Under S/State James E. Webb -Accompanied by Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC.

'--------c---------.---.--.-- (tel) - Wished to speak vi th Director on a very urgent matter. Gave this message to Mr. Webb's secretary to hand to Director upon his arrival.

Mr. Holland - Is in u.s. with wife on immigra-tion visa; expects to return to Holland shortly but wants to come back to U.S. to sta,y. He is presently Chief Inspector of Police inl land bas served on police force at The Hague. Inquired about employment vi th CIA and was informed that CIA could not employ other than American citizens. He then asked for suggestions as to where he might secure employment. He was informed that at the moment none could

sted; he vili call on Wednesday'. Immigration Visa s staying at YMCA, Room 467. ve information passed td~=~---1 00/Contact.

lr-__ .c..::...__~lwill report back by 1000 tomorrow as to whether 00 has any interest i~ I

BS/NSC s. W. Souers (tel) - Requested that Director telephone him.

Rear Adm Felix Johnson, DNI (tel) - Will telephone Director flammrrow.

~ WEDNESDAY, 19 OCTOBER 1949

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Re briefing of OSD and State personnel yesterday; Director stated Mr. N. Halaby had accompanied

Gen Burns. Re presence of Fisher Hove; ADSO believed he should not have certain information given at the briefing. Director will talk to Sheppard on this point. Director stated Gen Magruder considered the briefing excellent.

Re budget p1per which OSD and State have, ADSO would like a copy prior to resumption this afternoon of the briefing. Director will forward it to him by Mr. Richard.

ADSO informed Director that Mr. Halaby had mentioned fact

that ~!r::r :r No:: had ::~~~~~t~; ~ ::n~:~d cow to e ouse an reques e t ADSO send copy to FBI if this has not already been done.

R~ I Director will check State again.

Mr. John s. Warner, OGC - Re Pirogov case.

Mr. Dutch (tel) - He vas informed again that CIA is unable to employ other than American citizens. r 00 reported that ORE had no interest and that OS'..cO.-.lHarv...-----~ey="J.-------' would prefer not to establish contact now.)

Mr. AndreYisson, Reader's Digest-Mr. William Hard, Jr., n n

Mr. P. Childs, !CAPS - Re circulation of JNEIC draft to lAC; copy to be furnished to

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Dr. Willard Machle, .OSI -

Mr. c. Of'fie {tel) -Will see Director immediately after iuncheon with Ambassador Bullitt.

Mr. George G. Garey, 00 (tel} - Director will send over an autographed ppotograph of himself for each DO/Contact field chief.

Mr. William J. Sheppard, State (tel) - Re Mr. Shepp1rd will call Director this aftern'-o-on-. _____ _j

Rear Adm Felix Johnson, DNI (tel) - Re discussion the other day, Director will get a man up there this weekend.

Mr. C • P. Collins, Adv Council - Director approved memorandum by Maj · Gen s. LeRoy Irvin {USCIB 17/73, 10/19/49) re security of

Western Union communications.

Secy to ES/NSC s. W. Souers (tel) - NSC meeting tomorrow will be held at 1030 rather than at 1430.

To lunch - Ambassador William c. Bullitt; Mr. Carmel Offie to join Director immediately after lunch.

-lOP SE<J.EJ Hednesdaz. 19 October 1949 - continued

Dr. Robert Strausz-Hupe (tel to Phila) - Left message for him that Director had hoped to get to Philadelphia but it is uncertain whether he will make it this weekend; therefore, regrets he cannot accept invitation for Satur~. Expressed Director's appreciation,

Col Robt A. Schow, ~DSO -

Col Sheffield Edwards, I&S -

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE - Director signed memo to Director, Joint Staff which Mr. J. S. Earman; CIA Liaison w/JIG he will hand-carry (CIA 24399).

Capt c. L. Winecoff, Exec, - Re briefing of State and OSD personnel on Mr. E. R. Saunders, Budget OSO budget and questions which have been raised.

Director instructed Mr. Saunders to attend any subsequent briefings in OSO or other offices,

THURSDAY, 20 OCTOBER 1949

Mr. N. Halaby, OSD (tel} - Re OSD and State representatives visiting OPC. Mr. Halaby will check on date and will coordinate with Mr. Wm. J. Sheppard or State. Will report to Director, probably on Monday. (OPC briefing held on Monday.)

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI - Presented Dr. Clark to Director. (Clark is new Dr. Clark DeputT .A:ssistant Director, OSI)


Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO -Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC

Senator Owen Brewster, Maine (tel) - Call referred to Mr. W. Pforzheimer in Director's absence. Mr. P. reported that the Senator called r.e an applicant, Charles Fairfax Meaey-; he will handle.

To NSC meeting, White House.

Mr. Edward J. Green, OPC - Outline of radio activities of New York Committee (atomic).

Miss K. Foley, OSD (tel) - Re luncheon tomorrow with S/D Louis Jolmson; informed her that Director would be. out of city and, therefore, unable to attend if luncheon is held. Miss Foley stated she believed it was the plan to cancel the luncheon since Adm Souers also would be out or city.


Director departed at approximately 1300; will spend tomorrow at the CO/Contact Office, Wilmington, Delaware.

Miss Gretchen North - Stated she had flown in to see Director re possible job with CIA; speaks several languages; stated this was not her real name and that no one knew where she was. Appointment was arranged for her with Personnel; she vas infor.med that this was action which Director would take since he depended upon :Personnel to handle applications; Director being unable to keep track of available positions in the Agency.

Capt P. v. H. Weems of Annapolis (tel) -Recommended to Director's attention Col Alexis Illyne, Russian; now American citizen; aviator in World War I; speaks French, Russian, English, some Rumanian; has broad background; believes he would be usefUl as interpreter, etc. Asked that forms be sent to Illyne at 229 Prince George Street, Annapolis, prior to Director's return. Matter referred to Mr. L. T. Shannon for action.

Mr. William J. Sheppard, State (tel) - Left no message.

Mr. E. R. Saunders, Budget ~ Opened Director's safe and gave him, ci>n loan, OFC budget papers. ~Returned to on Monday, 24 Oct.)

FRIDAY, ~1 OCTOBER 1949

Director visiting 00/Contact Office, Wilmington, Delawar·e,

Mr. Frank G, Wisner, OPC (tel) - Left message for Director re dinner for Loy Henderson on Monday. Mr. Offie is away and the dinner will be held at Mr. Wisner• s house, 1308 - 29th Street, NW.

(tel) - Is leaving for field next week and would like to c..._ _____ ca---.."11. to pay his respects before Wednesday. He vas informed

he would be contacted. (Ext 2807)

Mr. P. Coyne, NSC (tel)- Rej ~relating to BW. He believes, if not alrea~ disseminated, tnat copies should be furnished to Chairman, IIC and Chairman, !CIS. Check with Dr. Machle, OSI, who states IIC and ICIS should receive this document.

Mr. C. D. Cline of Management Associates, Dayton, Ohio - Will telephone on Tuesday for appointment with Director.

Mr. c. D• DeLoach, FBI (tel) - Left message for Director that all the Communists tried in New York had received five-year sentences and were fined $10,000 each "With exception or Robert Thompson who received three-year sentence and was fined $10,000.

OSO Duty Officer (tel) - Were informed that Director would be away for ORE Duty Officer weekend and that Mr. Shannon or Col Schow should

be called; Director1 s address and telephone number given for use in emergency.

Secy to S/D Louis Johnson (tel) - Left word that Director would be away for the weekend and would be in city all next week.

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-tOP SECREl MeNDAY, 24 OCTOBER 1949

Mr. L. T. Shannon, Deputy Executive - Director signed one secret and one confidential voucher. Also approved assignment of an OSI representative (in addition to ORE representatives) to the staff of Mr. Benjamin R. Shute, HICOG; Deputy Executive will coordinate and handle all details.

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC (tel) - Confirmed fact that l<lr. Loy Henderson had returned and dinner for him will be held at Mr. Wisner's house this evening.

Dr. K. Addicott, OCD (tel) - On instruction of Director, informed him that Director had approved request of Mr. P. Coyne, NSC, tha~ I be furnished to the Chairman, IIC, and Chairman, !CIS; OCD will distribute thru Mr. Coyne. (Publication cleared for dissemination thru I&S--Mr. C. V. Broadley. )

Mr. Patrick Coyne, NSC (tell - Informed him of arrangements for dissemina-. tion ofl Ito IIC and !CIS.

Col Moses Pettigrew, ORE - EYES ONLY material for Director.

Mr. Shane MacCarthy, COAPS - Re problem of coordination and cooperation with lAC agencies.

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE - Director handed him request for information on USSR and Satellites for action; received from S/D Johnson.

Secy to Sen Millard Tydings, Md. (tel) - Re papers(classified) obtained by the Senator when he was in Paris; written in French; Gen 0 1 Hare was to have translated and forwarded thru ~ Intelligence or CIA. The Senator is anxious to have papers and has checked Army intelligence; asked if CIA had received them. After check with OSO, the Senator's office was informed that CIA had not received the papers for him.

ORE - Called to pay respects; is returning to Foreign se:vice; next post~ I

Mr. P. Childs, COAPS - Director was given memorandum for lAC meeting Friday.

Mr. George G. Carey, 00 (tel) - Re trip to Wilmington office, Director stated he was well pleased with the office and would write a letter of commendation to them.

Re FBID report on USSR reaction to unification 11 blow-up". Report has been delayed in order to include last minute material received. (Received later in ~ and delivered to President, ES/NSC and S/D.)

Lunch at desk.

r.u-. W •. Pforzheimer, OOC - Re request from Senator William F. Knowland for information on Chinese Communists, Director instructed Mr. P. to inform the Senator that CIA has nothing on this subject. (ER o-6990, OSO) ·

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-lOP SECRET' MondaY', U October 1942 - continued


To Maj Gen Frank F. Everest, AFODC - Director gave him memo for C/S, USAF requesting coDDUents on procurement of air J?llotogr8.Phs of USSR sites for production of atomic bombs. l I

To Brig GenE. Moore, DI/USAF - Director gave him copy of memo to C/S, USAF re USSR atomic production.! I

To Mr. H. Halaby", OSD - Director gave him copy of FBID report on Soviet reaction to unification "blow-up."

To Rear Adm Arthur c. Davis, D/JS/JCS - Discusfed reauest for access to · PM-87.3 {4 Apr 49) initiated by ORE_ I

Dr. James Andrews, OCD - If Director approves, he would like to be awq from his office on Thursdtq and Fridtq.

Capt Howard A. Yeager, USN, CNO {tel) - Re visit of Adm Denfeld with Gen Marras. Capt Y. stated this could not be before Christmas.

Rei I neighbor of Capt Yeager and CIA employee. Capt. Y. recommends him for a better job.


Mr. N. Halab,y, OSD (tel) - Re further CIA pudget briefings. Director would like for them to visit OS! next and then FBID in Operations. Mr. Halab,y would like to be briefed on ORE. This will be dis-cussed at s .

Mr. Donald C. King • Applicant.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO ~ !Director informed him subject was

Mr.

Mr.

legitimate employee and could be put in touch vi th CIA man. Re Denfeld trip; Director informed him that he has no idea of going before Christmas and possibly not afterwards.

George G. Carey, 00 (tel) - Re "Operations Handbook."

T. Bab~itt: j (tel) - Director infCll'llled him that ORE reques~ had been approved b,y Rear 'Adm. Arthur c. Davis, D/JS,

an at subject paper would be made available to CIA.

Capt C. L. Winecoff', Exec - Director gave him paper from OCD re CIA seal for action. (ER D-7044)

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC (tel) - Re subject of meeting this afternoon with U/S/State Webb; apparentl;y has not been decided. Later Mr. Wisner reported that he would be prepared to discuss India and the Middle East.

Mr. William J. Sheppard, State (tel) - Informed Director that the topic for the meeting with U/S/State \olebb would be Middle East.

Mr. T• Babbitt, ORE - Director gave him NSC 38 file (Austrian treaty) and requested emergency paper on the subject for NSC to be delivered to Director on Thursday morning.

Lunch at desk.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO -,

Mr. P. Childs, COAPS - Director gave him ID/Arm;r paper for circulation to IAC members (CIA 34066).

U/S/Defense Stephen Earl;y (tel) - Requested that Director arrange for dispatch of sensitive message; Director agreed and agreed to send Mr. R. A. Richard to pick it up. (Mr. Richard picked up the message from S/Navy F. Matthews personally and delivered direct to the Director. ) ·

To U/S/State James Webb - Accompanied by Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OFC.

-tOPS«REf WEDNESDAY I 26 OCTOBP 1949

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO - Director gave him message about which U/S/Defense Early called yester~ for dispatch. Col Schow reported back later that message had been dispatched,

• Mr. P. Childs, COAPS- Re decrease in number of Military, Air and Naval

Attaches.

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE - Director requested that he prepare an outline of the process of working up an intelligence estimate. Director would like this delivered by Monday, 31 October; for use ' of Mr. Dean Acheson, S/S--Director will take to meeting in U/S/State Webb's office next Tues~.

Director requested priority paper tor the President-map showing Moslem concentrations inside USSR.

Capt J. Finnegan, Adv Council - Left with Director paper on SO source material.

Col Sheffield Edwards, I&S - Informed Director that there was nothing to the ID report of compromise on CIA premises of document originating witlj I

------~L=e~ft with Director the. security file on , I ~------~

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Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC - Reviewed China operation and obtained Director's approval of draft contract with certain agenc,y.

Mr.'-J -----.--.--.-~.--JJ- Swedish national sent to Director by Vice Admiral C. s. Freeman, USN, retired, Intelligence Publishing Company, NYC.

Mr. Thomas G. Cassady' of Chicago -

Mr. George G. Carey, 00 (tel) - Informed Director that various 00 reports had been received from various sections of the country indicating possibility of imminent revolution in Colombia. Will be put out as 00-B reports and will be sent to Director immediately.

Lunch at desk.


Mr~ Doherty, Personnel (tel) -Miss Margaret Pence, applicant will call on Director at 1000,

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We<inesd.a:r, 26 October 1949 - continued

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel} - Re Senate Appropriations group nov touring Europe. Re briefing by Hall, Director agreed that Gordon should be informed that no mention should be made of CIA and tact that special appropriations have been made for CIA personnel there. Director will brief the Congressional Committees in Washington on CIA.

Maj Gen W. E. Todd, USAF (tel) - Thanked Director for letter of commendation sent to the Joint Chiefs of starr.

THURSDAX. 27 OCTOBER 1949


Mr. Paul Leach, Chicago Daily News (tel) - Made appointment with Director for himself and Mr. Paul Ghali, Chief of the Paris Bureau of the Chicago Daily News, for l1onday, 31 October, 1030. Later in day, Mr. Mobley, also of the News, telephoned to sa7 that Mr. Ghali would be here Saturday and SUnday only; he was informed that Director would be aw~ on these ~s and was requested to express regrets to Mr. Ghali and to pass on Director's regards,

Mr. T •. Babbitt, ORE - Delivered to Director memorandum for use of NSC Consultants, reference NSC 38,

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Informed Director that message dispatched , for Un~r sn;r;:e Ear~v had been received. ' . R~ I Tentative date of departure is

3 Novem~r; i e d up! ~ State, he could depart via air as late as 10 jovember and still arrive in time for conferences

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Mr. P. Childs, COAPS - Will put out another circular to IAC members re four problems presented recently by Mr. W. Park Armstrong, State.

Mr. James s. La7, NSC (tel) - Re intelligence memorandum on NSC 3S. Date of consultants meeting has not been set, but Mr. ~would appreciate having the memorandum now for distribution to consultants prior to the meeting. Director will send over copies,

)

Mr. L, Houston, OGC - Re OPC projects in China,

Mr. C. D. DeLoach, FBI -

Lunch at desk.

Miss Banks, Library of Congress (tel) - Re restricted publications on file in Li braey; 9a ting from 1946; inquired if they had been downgraded, She was referred to OCD.


Mr. ThOllllB.s G. Cassady of Chicago -

Mr. Reardon, OR: (tel)-Re OPC would like to talk to him; informed Reardon that l1r. had called on Director yesterday. Later Reardon :hn(orme4. had left for San Francisco but would return in three or four weeks; he will call on Director at which time Director will refer him' to OPC,

FRIDAY I 28 OCTOBER 1949

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO - Delivered to Director reply to messa$e dispatched at request of U/S/Defense Early for the S/Navy. (Director sent memo to S/Navy, giving information.)

Capt C. L. Winecoff, Exec. - Re CIA budget for presentation to Mr. L. T. Shannon, Deputy Exec. Bureau of the Budget. Mr. E. R. Saunders, Bud Officer

Miss Margaret Pence - Applicant; is being processed for job in ORE as Research Analyst, P-1.

DJ:. Willard F. Machle, OSI -

Mr. Joseph Alsop (tel) - Accepted for Director invitation to lunch for Monday, 31 October, 1245, 2720 Dumbarton Avenue.

Brig Gen John Magruder, USA, Ret, OSD (tel) - Re briefing on CIA budget. Next meeting will be 1500, Wednesdq, 2 November. Gen Magruder will inform Mr. William J. Sheppard, State.

To Class Luncheon, Army-Navy Club.

Admiral Cook (tel) -Will call Directoragain.

S/Navy F. Matthews (tel) -Talked to Mr. R. A. Richard in absence of Director. Gave him message to be dispatched. (Director dispatched message immediately.)

t4r. P. Childs, COAPS - Re NSC 4 and NSC 43.

Capt A. R. McCracken, OSO -

To IAC meeting, Director's Conference Room.

Rear Adm Felix Johnson, DNI -

Secy to Maj GenA. M. Gruenther, USA (tel) - Re lecture by Dr. Jasney, Stanford University, on Soviet Economic Developments as reflected in the National Income, 3 Nov., 8 pm, Room 218, Administration Building, Department of Agriculture. Friend of Gen G., Dr. Richter of USDA, is sponsoring & has suggested Gen G. extend invitation to others--Gen G. has suggested four Intelligence Directors and that each be permitted to bring two or three. Dr. Richter is extending invitation to Director and others he may wish to bring. Gen Gruenther has regretted as he will be out of city. RSVP -Dr. Richter, Code 161, ext. 4576.

ORE Duty Officer - Informed that Director would be in .the city this OSO Duty Officer - weekend and~could be reached at home.

Secy to S/D Louis Johnson (tel) - Left word that the Director would be in the city all the weekend and next week.

fRIDAY, 28 October 1949 - continued

I OSO (tel) - Re call from the White House-Col Marrah, '--------.A--=s-=-str-:~to Maj Gen Vaughan. Is sending over memorandum of

information on subject for action of Director; no reply has been made to Marrah. RefelJ'ence Dr. Raphael J. Urruela.

Arter receipt of memo( ~nformed that Director had been in touch with White House and that if 8IJY more calls were received the:r should be referred to Director •

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~ SATURDAY, 29 OOTOBER 1949

Mr. Paul Ghali' s Secy (tel) -Mr. Ghali will be 'in Washington until noon on Monday; will call Director early on Monday for appointment.

TOP SECRET MONDAY, 31 OCTOBER 1949

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI (tel) - Re OSI budget briefing for representatives of S/D and S/S. Date has been set for 1500. Wed .• 2 Nov,ber.

• Dr. Machle will be out of the city bu~ _are standing by.

Mr. Paul Ghali, Paris Bureau of Chicago Daily News -Mr. Paul Leach, Chicago Daily Nevs

Mr. George G. Carey, 00 (tel) - Re recent conversations with Senator Millard Tydings.

Mr. Kingsbury, OPC -

Maj Gen Wm. Arthur Worton, USMC, Retired -Capt L. A. White

Gen Worton is Chief of Police In Los Angeles, California; has a date with S/D Louis

Johnson at 1415 and immediately afterwards will come back to CIA at which time Director will arrange for Chief, I&SS to escort him through certain parts of the Inspection and Security Staff.

Col Sheffield Edwards, I&SS - Director informed him that Gen Worton would return this afternoon and requested that Col Edwards show him around.

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE (tel) - Re paper for Dean Acheson, S/S; Director approved listing of items in lieu of documentation in view of the very large number of documents involved.

Dr. Richter, USDA (tel) - Re invitation for 3 November received through Gen Gruenther, expressed regrets that Director would be unable to accept because of previous engagement

To lunch -Mr. J. Alsop, 2720 Dumbarton Avenue.


Rear Adlniral Felix Johnson, DNI (tel) - Director invited him to dinner for Vice Admiral LeMonnier on 1 November. Adm Johnson expressed regrets because of previous engagement.

Secy to Capt Georges Cabanier, French N/A (tel) - Re Director's invitation to Vice Admiral LeMonnier, Capt and Madame Cabanier and Comdr Destela~ for dinner; will be held at Hay-Adams, 1 November, 7:30. Secretary stated all of above would be present.

To NSC Consultants Meeting - Re NSC 38.

JOP SECRET Mon4aY, 31 October 1949 - continued

Dr. Robert Strausz-Hu~ (tel frm Philadelphia) - Requested appointment with Director for Wednesday or Thursday; he was informed that he would be contacted. Returned call, and he was out; he will call back in the morning.

,-------------,/(tel) - Re individual he met in Spain while on official mission there in 1944 whom he will meet at 1515 today. Mr. R. desires that CIA have background on individual and arr~P'e for jomeone to talk to him. Referred to l.fr.

L__-..,---~ -=-=c--=-=-"- 00, who will contact! J and make arrange-ments.. Tel: RE 9038, Willard Hotel)

Maj Peterson, JCS (tel) - Re (on atomic energy project-USSR). Confirmed fact that reference memo of 12 April should read "20 April" and that quotation therefrom, first line, should read "military capabilities" rather than "capability."

On instruction of Director, Mr. P. Childs, COAPS, will notifY IAC members of correction; Col Benson, NED/OS!, will notify RDB.

Capt R. Mason, USN (tel) -Will call on Director at 0915 tomorrow.

Mr. William J. Sheppard, State (tel) - Re meeting with U/S/State Webb tomorrow; Director will present paper, showing how intelligence estimate (which goes thru State intelligence shop is prepared. Mr. F. Howe, State, is also working on this problem.

Re Col Jack Tappin, Army reserve, who would like job with CIA; has had experience abroad with A.rm'3" and EGA; worked under Wm. Foster at Conunerce and then with ECA. Mr. Tappin will call Director for an appointment.

Capt Walter M. Anderson, USN - Re application of his son, Walter, Jr.

Mr. L. T •

1

Shannon, Dep Exec - Director signed two confidential vouchers.

Mr. Shep~d Jones, State (tel) -Asked to speak to CIA specialist on Middle and Near East maps. Call ref'erred to Mr. Babbitt, ORE, who will handle. (Tel: 191 - 5928)

Mr. c. Offie (tel) - Re trip to Europe. Will send Director a memorandum.

To S/D Louis Johnson - Buffet for Firth Joint Civilian Orientation Conference.

Mr. W. Park Armstrong, State {tel) - Will call Director in the morning.

TUESDAY J 1 NOVEMBER 1949 ~-

Dr. Robt Strausz-Hupe (tel frm Philadelphia) -\.Jill call on Director · tomorrow at 1400.

Mr. w. Park Ar-mstrong, State {tel) - Re meeting with U/S/State Webb today. Asked if Director's presentation would concern inter-departmental aspects of estimates or would be general overall presentation on the organization. Director stated he would cover all procedures necessary to produce such a paper as an ORE estimate from time ORE drafted until coordinated with IAC and published.

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI

Capt R. Mason, USN -

Mr. C. P. Collins, Adv Council -Director approved draft memo to intelligence chiefs which will not be prepared in final form.

Mr. L. Houston, OGC (tel) - Re agreement for OFC field operation; he now has the final draft and a substantial concurrence from field for their boy to sign. Director approved getting signature; draft is same as cable which Director checked through carefully.

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OR: (rll -: mo.t.ina uH[h U/S/State Webb today. Also reuse of_ _ to act as observer for OPC in addition to OS at forthcoming~ ~eatings. Director

. approved. Re paper left vri th Directo~ lin September Director will see that Mr. Wisner gets a copy--this is very brief statement of terms of reference, etc. for meetings.

Col John L. Tappin, ECA (tel) - Appointment arranged with Director for tomorrow, 0930.

Lunch at desk.

Mr. Wm. Schaub, Bur. Budget (tel} - Re meeting today with Senate Appropriations Staff--Tom Graves was present and another. Discussed unvouchered funds within the Government and for CIA specifically. Hr. Schaub informed them that only part of CIA funds were unvouchered; only the Director could approve use of unvouchered funds; CIA had a GAO representative working right over here; f'urther, CIA was setting up an audit system of covert activities. These questions are apparently instigated by Senator Kenneth McKellar, Tenn. Mr. Schaub gave them no figures since this is classified information and told them he was sure Director would be glad to talk to them off-therecord. Mr. Schaub suggests Director wait to hear from them; however, stated that Tom Graves would be leaving in a few w~eks and it might be well for Director to call on the staff prior to Graves' departure.

Tuesday, 1 November 1949 - continued

Mr. P. Childs, COAPS - Director approved a larger distribution for CIA Weekly (SECRET) SUmma.ry'.

To U/S/State .Tames E. Webb - Accompanied by Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OR:.

Senator Brien McMahon (tel) - Re applicant, Mrs.! I Director will see her at 1000, Thursday, .3 November. The Senator thinks subject is exceptional; she speak~ several languages; spent l1l.aDY years in Far East and was imprisoned by Japs; widow of a dentist.

To dinner - Director host for Vice Admiral LeMonnier, French CNO; also present: Capt and Madame Georges Cabanier, Cmdr Picard Destelan, French; Captain and Mrs. Jordan, Cmdr and Mrs. Longino, Mr. R. A. Richard.

WEDNESDAY. 2 N01m1BER lB SECR!t Col John L. Tappin, ECA - Applicant; Director referred to Personnel.

Mr. William Flather- Talked to Mr. Richard. In connection with activities of the Lin Machine of the Mergenthaler Linotype Company of Brooklyn, Mr. Flather would like to see the Chinese typewriter developed during the War by oss. Mr. Richard informed Flather that the matter would be checked and that he would be contacted. (Tel: NA 1753.}

On instruction of Director letter to Flather from Mr. A. P. Paine of the Mergenthaler com~ re above (to be returned to Flather} was forwarded to I&S with authority to show the machines to Flather.

Mr. C. P. Collins, Adv. Council - Re ID/A.rm:y weekly for White House.

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE - Director returned study on ORE 76-49, CIA 24408. Director requested preparation of paper by 10 December 1949 on advantages and disadvan-tages of assisting the Chinese Communist Government.

Mr. E. R. Saunders, Bud Officer - Re presentation to Bureau of the Budget.

Lunch at desk.

Secy to S/D Louis Johnson (tel} - Luncheon scheduled for 12:30, 4 November, pas been cancelled.

Mr. P. Childs, ICAPS (tel) - Director approved two-d~s leave for him.

Dr. Robert Strausz-Hup6 -

Brig GEm E. Moore, ID/USAF {tel} - One or the m:.c/AEC members called him re CIA memo to NSC; they thought the material was restricted. Director will check. (Probably reference memo on JNEIC,CIA 30115, 9/30/49} (See OS! explanation, ER 0...7329, 11/3/49}


Miss Dorothy Ross - Applicant; Director referred to Personnel. .

Mr. Ivan Pouschine - Talked to Mr. Richard; see Mei!I.orandum for Record prepared for Director. (ER 0...7 433, Copy to( OSO & I&SS only.)

(OPC Secy to ES/NSC s. W. Souers (tel) - NSC meeting scheduled for tomorrow

has been postponed.

Mr. C. P. Collins, Adv Council (tel) - Left message. ID/A~ weekly books will be delivered to White House on regular basis per White House request. Mr. Collins has verbal approval, but will put request in writing.

-lOP SECREI THQRSDAI. 3 NOVEMBER. 1949

Mr. Geo, V. Allen's Secy, State (tel) - Requested appointment for Director; tentatively set for 1630, Friday, 4 November. Director will be notified.


Rear Adm Arthur c. Davis, D/JS/JCS (tel) - Nothing urgent; will call Director later.

Mrs. - Applicant referred to Director by Senator Brien McMahon. Director referred to Mr. W. Pforzheimer who later reported that Mrs. C=:J would be interviewed by covert personnel people.

Mr. George G. Carey, 00 -Director requested that 00 cease contact with Chicago Daily News for time-being, or until News comes to the Contact Field Office.

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE -Requested that Director discuss with Rear Adm A. c. Davis, JCS, matter of CIA receiving c·ertain JCS pa.pers--1868 series.


Mr. c. D. DeLoach, FBI - Director gave him letter to Mr. J. Edgar Hoover, passing on correspondence received by S/D Louis Johnson from Mike Hrechka, Nanoose. Bay, B.C.

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI (tel) - Director approved his being away for the balance of the week. Has sent Director a memorandum on the matter discussed this morning-which is under control.

Re Dr. Clark, He has been invited to sit as one of the three civilians by the Board on the panel which is otherwise composed of military personnel; this because he is an expert on counter measures. Director heartily approves.

Mr. L. T. Shannon, Deputy Exec - Director signed confidential voucher. Also Administrative Instruction 6o-18--Executive is directed to be sparing of expenditures in this connection.

Lunch at desk.

Col Sheffield Edwards, I&S -Director gave him letter from Andre Visson for preparation of reply.

To Rear Admiral Felix Johnson, DNI -

Mr. w. Park Armstrong, Jr., State (tel) - Re discussions with James Bruce. He is uninformed on organization and setup of intelligence business and would like to get together with Mr. Lmnstrong, Director, and Mr. Frank Wisner at luncheon to talk things over. Luncheon will be held November loth. Later Mr. Armstrong's office reported that place was Roam 768, Mayflower Hotel, 1.300.

Thursdgy. 3 November 1949 - continued


Brig GenA. Bradshaw, Jr., USA (tel) - Re applicanrt<..L__,._C,ol,.,_,_r--------.:--;c-;-~-_j who has been turned down. Recommends very .highly;

I I was in his regiment during war; a little family trouble and is divorced which may have had some bearing on his rejection plus the fact that he was born in Sicily. Director will look into this.

Mr. W. Park Armstrong, Jr., State (tei) -Director inquired if State has a Security Officer at Budapest Legation; Mr. Armstrong will check. Director stated he nad a very creditable report on whoever is acting as securil(,y officer there which he will send over.

Mr. L. Houston, GC - Director showed him a letter regarding liaison between Mr. Watson Miller, I&NS and Col Drum of OSO.

Mr. Shane MacCarthy, COAPS - Director gave him Mr. L. Houston's. memo w/encl re status of draft proposal regarding entry and disposal of aliens and requested COAPS colll!llents by tomorrow. (ER 0-7206)

Office of Collector of Internal Rev~;: (=l~ -::a:l~ection of delinquent taxes from CIA employee l_ _ _ _ .. . __ ~ there is small amount due for 1941 (de~e=rr=e~..:o:-:r::--ll=-:::-e:;:r-,""'e=rv=l.=c=e=s_J

Mr. McGraw,

personnel; statute is running out, and they have exhausted every means of collecting. Requested that someone contact him before 1700 today'. Referred to Mr. L. Houston, GC, for handling. (Tel: 165- 2663)

Mr. George G. 'Carey, 00 (tel) - Re Tony ~iroli, Italian. Subject has informed 00/Contact Office, Philadelphia, that he intends to call on Director. Director. stated he had known ~liroli for many years and would be glad to see him when he comes to Washington.

To Maj Gen C. P. Cabell, DI/USAF - Director gave him memorandum covering information on Budapest Legation received in IN 47554.

Mr. William J. Sheppard, State (tel) - Requested that Director call him in the morning.

-TOP SECREI FRIDAY, 4 NOVEl-.ffiER 1949

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE (tel) - Re paper on China which Director requested :for 10 December, ORE is working on same problem with State with 15 December deadline; Director extended 10 December dea~ine to 15 December.

Capt Hugh W. Turney, USN (tel) - Re applicant, Grant Mosher (sp?); Capt Turney states he is a very high type individual; Lt ip. the Naval Reserve; has taken State foreign service examination, Director suggested subject call on CIA Personnel Officer.

Mr. E. R. Saunders, Budget Officer - Re budget briefings for NSC representatives; Director authorized him to set up briefings on ORE, 00, OCD :for next week.

Col Coward, Strategic Intelligence School, ID, A~ (tel) - Re Director 1 s speech on Tuesday, 8 November; offered assistance, He will meet Director. at Dispensary entrance, Main Navy, lOJO and escort to Room 4835.

Col Sheffield Edwards. I&S - Gave Director seCurity file on Lt Col I I about whom Gen Bradshaw called yesterday.

· Director may indicate to Gen Bradshaw that! lwas turned down b,y ID :for Military Attache appointment.

. Mr, William J. Sheppard, State (tel) - Director will send over :for in:forma- · , tion of U/S/State Webb :first draft of ORE paper on China

(15 December deadline). Re Fisher Howe. ,Director stated that as an intelligence

office representative he should not accom~ Mr. Sheppard to CIA budget briefings since no other intelligence office was represented and, :fUrther, since because such iriformation in the

overall picture was restricted to three persons in CIA and could not be given to IAC members, it was unfair to other IAC offices.

To Ware House, CIA,

Lunch at desk.

Mr. Ed/ /oPC- Briefed Director further on New York committee; Director '-------.i.--:'nstructed l.fr ·I ito give ES/NSC Souers background on the

committee.

Mr. Dougla~ MacArthur, II, State. (tel) -Rei I Mr. MacArthur thinks approach could be made;lr=-'-----,.,li.-s-a~,.__]_----=--=~~IStreet, Nev York. Director will have General Counsel get in touch with Adrian Fisher of State. (R~ ~


Mr. L• T. Shannon, Deputy Exec, ~ Director signed confidential voucher.

Friday. 4 November 1949 - continued

Mr •. Andre Visson, Reader 1 s Digest (tel) - Re his recent letter to Director. His office has telephoned, inquiring about rep~. Chief, I&SS was contacted; the earliest possibility of getting information to Director is next Tuesday. Mr. Visson was so informed.

Mr. L. Houston, GC - R~ I Director passed on information that he had returned; requested that Mr. Houston contact Adrian Fisher.

ORE Duty Officer .:.. Informed that Director would be in the city this weekend OSO Duty Officer - and could be reached at home.

Secy to S/.D Louis Johnson (tel) - Informed that Director would be in the city this weekend and·a11 of next week.

To A/S/State George V. Allen -

Mr. William J. Sheppard, State - Left no message.

tQPSE&REr

JOP SECREI ~.fONDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 1949

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE - Re paper on NSC 43 :for Brig Gen John Magruder, OSD •. ~fr. P. Childs, COAPS Mr. L. Stevens, ORE Mr. C. Norberg, ORE

Capt A.C.J. Sabalot, USN, Ret. (tel) - Director declined luncheon invitation :for tomorrow because o:f previous engagement with Canadians.

Mr. William J. Sheppard, State (tel) - Re meeting with U/S/State Webb tomorrow; Director agreed to discuss relations with other Governments.

Col "Buddy"~ghton:, Philco Corp (tel) - Extended invitation to Director :for luncheon and preview o:f Philco exhibit :for Tues~ or \·lednesday. Director accepted :for Wednesday. Banquet Room, Hotel Carlton, 1215, 9 Nov. (Ex. 1500)

Joso - To pay his respects; is departing shortly !or ~----~--~d-ut~y-1~.~~~--~~

Mr. Clifton B. Shoemaker, Sr. (tel) - Has just returned :from Europe; and is returning to California soon. He and Mrs. Shoemaker would like

to call on Director. Time set :for Wedries~, 9 November, 1100.

Mr. C. P. Collins, Adv Council -

Lunch at desk.

Mr. Buel, Evening Star (tel) CIA employee, involved in government bus accident coming :from Yards & Docks 27 Sept.; he understands that she was shaken up only slightly but subsequently. suffered a heart attack and died this past Friday. Asked if CIA had any information on the accident, etc. On instruction o:f Director passed to Executive :for information and I&s :for action. Later Mr. Duggan reported that General Counsel had a claim pending on this case and that, :for this reason, he had given action to Mr. L. Houston. Mr. Houston was given memo o:f information by Director's office. He will contact Mr. Buel. (Tel: ST 5000 - 498)


Maj Gen W. E. Todd, USAF - Gen Todd called to say goodbye and to present Rear Adtn John P. Womble, USN his replacement as Deputy Director, Joint

Intelligence Group, JCS.

Mr. L. ~. Shannon, signed Secret voucher, ~.

Monday. 7 November 1949 - continued

National Commander Craig, American Legion (Secy) - Extended invitation to Director, Mrs. Hillenkoetter and Ja:y to attend ceremony at Arlington Cemeter.y, ll.November. Accepted. Director should be present by 1045; no card necessar.y; ushers will be present to guide distinguished guests to their seats.

OSI (tel) - Is leaving organization on Thursday; would ~----------~~~

like to call to pay his respects to Director. Time arranged for 1000, Wednesda:y, 9 November. (Ext. 25o6)

Capt c. L. Winecoff, Exec - Director is set up to attend hearing at the Bureau of the Budget, Thursda:y, 10 November, 1430; he will be accompanied by Mr. L. T. Shannon, Deputy Executive and Mr. E. R. Saunders, Budget Officer.

Mr. Tom Blake, IT&T (tel) - Re Mr. William Gray, applicant. Understands Gray has an appoin"bnent tomorrow with Mr. Kellyi·.-Personnel; Mr. Blake ver.y highly recommends Gray. (Kelly so informed. )

Left message that Mr. H. Bucknell, whom Director knows, has contracted TB.

TUESDAY, 8 NOVEMBER 1949

Mr. L. Houston, Genl Counsel - Instructions from Director for meeting 'With

To ID/GSUSA Strategic Intelligence School, 4835 Main Navy - Director lectured.

Rear Adm Felix Johnson, DNI (tel) - Re matter discussed with Director recently. Director approves of del~.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) -Director referred to conversation with Adm Johnson and informed him of approval of delay.

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC (tel) - Re meeting today with U/S/State Webb.

Mr. P. Childs, COAPS - Re defectors abroad.

To State luncheon for Canadians, Hotel Carlton; accompanied by Mr. C. P. Collins, Advisory Council.

Mr. Wm. Duggan, I&SS (tel) - Re letter left by Mr·. William Flather, re Mergenthaler Linotype Co. request for him to look at Chinese typewriter developed by OSS. Typewriter developed by OSS was Japanese. Mr. F. states his company is interested in this also. Typewriter will be sent from Rosslyn Warehouse to Director's conference room and Col Leers will conduct the presentation whenever the Mergenthaler research people wish to see it. Mr. Duggan will arrange the time.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO - Director informed him of appointment with Air Marshal Addison on 11 November, 1000.

Mr. William C. Bullitt (tel) -Extended invitation to"Director and Mrs. Hillenkoetter for dinner, Monday, 14 November, 8 pn, black tie. Director to call him.

To U/S/State James E. Webb - Accompanied by Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC.

Mr. E. R. Saunders, Budget Officer - Re request from Bureau of the Capt C. L. Winecoff, Executive Budget for CIA presentation of

certain schedules not previously given them. CIA comparative schedule of ·actual and estimated requirements--FY 1949, 50, 51. Director approved presentation to Budget Bureau of a modified version of this secret schedule •

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: if!PS£CRO-WEDNESDM I 9 NOVEMBER 1

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO - Re EGA cable, 6 November, Rep-Sec 40.

Mr. R. Jack Smith, ORE (tel) - Re EGA cable, Rep-Sec 40. Director requested that he bring it up if it is available in CIA. Mr. Smith reported that CIA had not received this paper.

OSI - To say goodbye. ~------~----~

~~. William Bullitt (tel) -Accepted invitation for Monday, 14 November, for Director and l4rs. Hillenkoetter.

Mr. William c. Foster, ECA {tel) - Director informed him that MT. W. A. Harriman had sent word that Director should see Rep-Sec 40. Mr. Foster ~nformed Director that this was a State7ECA cable; EGA has only one cop,y; suggested that Director get a cop,y from State. (Director passed this information on to Mr. Smith and requested that he procure from State; Mr. Smith procured S/State's cop,y and showed to Director.)

Vice Adm C. S. Freeman, USN, Ret. (tel) - He has under his sponsorship an Afghan,Prince KhalUi, who is here in interest of Iran and iS confidential messenger of GHAVAM SALTANEH, former Prime Minister of Iran(l945-46). Khalili has an important message to deliver to President which President should receive before arrival of the Shah of Iran. Requested that Director arrange appointment for K. with President. On instruction of Director, Adm Freeman was informed that Director would be glad to act as messenger in delivery of message to the President but that he could not arrange appointment--K. may deliver message to Director or to CIA New York office; otherwise, the Prince will have to contact White House or State Department himself. Adm Freeman feels it best for CIA New York representative to contact the Prince.

Mr. Geo!I'ge G. Carey, 00 (tel) - Re call from Adm Freeman, informed him that Director desires James Hunt to contac-t Adm Freeman and obtain Khalili message for the President. Director concurred in have message transmitted in coded teletype.

Later Mr. Carey was informed that Director believes Hunt should go ahead and contact Khalili to see if CIA can get any information from him.

Mr. W. Pforzheimer, OGC ~Director gave him for action, ADSO memo, 11/8, SO 7601, with enclosure to S/State concerning communications

· investigation b.Y a Congr.essional committee. Re H. Alexander Snith. Director will check to determine

if S,ith was i~formed of the identity of the CIA representa-tivel roso.

Mr. L. Houston, OGC (tel) - Director instructed him to have Mr. Pforzheimer see Senator John McClellan re FletCher Pratt's request for Hoover Commission task report on CIA.

Mr. and Mrs. Clifton B. Shoemaker.-

lOP SECREt Wednesdw. 9 November 1949 - continued

t-1r. L. T. Shannon, Deputy Executive - Director stated Mr. W. Pforzheimer should also accompany him to Budget Bureau hearing tomorrow.

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPG (tel) - Director invited him to attend Budget Bureau hearing tomorrow. Mr. Wisner will come to Director's

· office at J415.

To lunc~ - Carlton Hotel - Col "Buddy'" }!M,~ton, Philco Corp.

Mr. P. Childs, ICAPS - Re Crisis situations -- procedures for.

Col Sheffield Edwards, I&SS - Re compromise on CIA premises of document originated by u.s. Military Attache to Canada. Later Col Ed\lards reported that he had talked to Col Mark Devine, ID/GSUSA, who feels that an approach should not be made as it might blow their source.


/- Accompanied by Mr. C. P. Collins--Director '--------:i.-::n=-=s=p:-::-e--:ccr-te::-:d,.-~ ORE installation.

Secy to U/S/State Webb (tel) - Extended invitation to Director for luncheon in Mr. Webb's office for 1230, 18 November; S/Defense Johnson will be avay, and Mr. Webb will hold the luncheon. Accepted for Director. There will be a briefing prior to the luncheon at 1230 and luncheon will be at 1300; Director is invited to both.

-TOP SECREJ THURSDAY I 10 NOVEMBER 1949

Mr. George G. Carey,. 00 (tel) - Re report on Prince Khalili. Director approved dissemination to State Department as an 00-B report. Later Director instructed that letter reported by Khalili be delivered to State Department not later.~han noon. The President will turn over his cop,y to U/S/State Webb at 1230.

Weekly.Staff Conference.


Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE called to say goodbye; he will go ,__ _______ ____jl ORE to .the Brookings Institute as mnnber two man.

Secy to Mr. ltl. D. Matthews, Counselor, Canadian Embassy (tel) -Expressed regrets that Director could not accept invitation for Honday, 14 November, because of previous engagement.

Major R. Leguay, French A/M/A (tel) - Has with him a 1-.fr. Baudot, an inspector general from France, who would like to talk to some OSS historian about relationships with France. On instruction of Director, referred call to Col Knox Pruden, OSO, who will handle.

Mr. L. T. Shannon, Dep11ty Executive - Briefing for Bureau Budget hearing. Mr. E. R. Saunders, Budget O~ficer -Mr. W. Pforzheimer, OGC

To luncheon - James Bruce, Room 768, Mayflower. Also present: Mr. W. P. Armstrong, State, and Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC.

To Bureau of the Budget- Hearing on CIA 1951 FY Budget. Accompanied by Hr. L. T. Shannon, Deputy Executive, Mr. E. R. Saunders, Budget Officer, Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC, Mr. li. Pforzheimer, ooc.

Capt Folk, USN, Industrial College (tel) -Wanted to ask Director about classified material on airways in France·. At his request he was transferred to Capt E. Watts, ORE. Capt F. requested that his regards be passed to Director.

Mr. S. Alsop (tel) - Requested appointment with Director tomorrow or Saturday. He was informed that it was not known whether Director would be here for the weekend. Mr. Alsop requested that he be called on Monday about a time for him.

Dr. Willard l.fa.chle, OSI (tel) - Requested appointment for himself, Hr. Berkner, and Mr. Strong of State. Time set for Wednesday, 16 November 1030. (To discuss Berkher's assignment to State.) Time changed to 17 November, 1100.

ORE Duty Officer ~tel) - Left word that Director would be in the city OSO Duty Officer this weekend and could be reached at home.

Secy to S/D Louis Johnson the city this we•a.1Ce1nd

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ThursdaY, 10 November 1949 -. continued

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) -Will come by for Director b.1 1745.

MONDAY, 14 NOVEMBER 1949

Mr. P. Childs, COAPS - Re probable cancellation of IAC meeting scheduled for this week •.

Cmdr C. L. Ashley,USN, Retd of St Louis (tel) - Will be here for several days; requested that Director call him at the Hotel Statler, Room 761-1-1.

Mr. W. Pforzheimer, OGC - Left with Director Bureau of the Budget paper Capt c. L. Winecoff, Exec which may or may not establish a Presidential

communications committee. Mr. Pforzheimer was authorized b,y Director to deal with Defense and State Departments legislatively re ADSO memorandum on communications.

Col Sheffield Edwafds. I&S +tel~ - Informed Director that he could state · re Col that he had been turned down forM/A

duty by the Army.

Brig Gen A. Bradshaw, Jr., USA~- Re Col Director informed him thatl_j had been turned down by Army for any M/A duty which would preclude his employment by CIA since that is the type duty for which CIA would desire him. Later Bradshaw called again re his loyalty; Director stated there had never been any question ofl !loyalty.

Mr. L. Kirkpatrick, CO/Contact - Re Prince Khalili. Director agrees that he has not given CIA the f'ull story and approved another contact of Khalili by James Hunt.

Lunch at desk.

Mrs. T. DeVore, Adv Council - Plans are being made to hold next USCIB meeting on 2 or 9 December; there will be no meeting this month.

Mr. C. D. DeLoach, FBI - Director gave him cop,y of letter from Cong. Thomas Gordon, dated 9 November.

Nr. Stewart Alsop -

Mr. William J. Sheppard, State (tel) - Re ~eeting tomorrow with U/S/State Webb. Director agreed to discuss CIA relationships with other government departments and with business concerns.

Re CIA budget briefings which have now been completed; Mr. Sheppard and Gen Ha.gruder will submit a report.

Director stated presentation of CIA budget had been made to Bureau of the Budget and bad been received with high praise.

Mr. George G. Carey, 00 (tel} -Director requested two or three page outline on contact activities for meeting at State tomorrow. Ivir. Carey and Mr. Kirkpatrick brought material to the Director late in the afternoon. (Material returned on Thursday, 17 Nov.)

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Miss Coleman, Railroad Retirement Board (tel) - Requested name and address of person in charge of CIA New York Office. Call referred to Mr. Carey who advised that the call was reference an application; l>Iiss Coleman was told that applicants should see Personnel Director, 2430 E Street.

Mr. George G. Carey, 00 (tel) - Understands that Maj Gen James H. Burns of OSD will hold a luncheon on 9 December with various important businessmen present in order to discuss means of business helping intelligence. Mr. Carey believes Gen Burns may not be aware of existence of NSCID #7. Mr. Carey later delivered memo on this subject to Director which latter will discuss with OSD peopie •

. Secy to Minister Don Eduardo Propper de Callejon, Spp1ish Embassy (tel) -Asked if Director could assist the Minister in getting tickets to the Army-Navy football ~ame. On instruction of Director, she was told that the Minister should write directly to Naval Athletic Ass 1n; that the tickets were extr~ely scarce.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Re paper on situation of Greek party. Director requested that paper be returned; he will approach ECA on the matter.

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE - Director will discuss procurement of PM-873 with Rear Admiral A. Davis, Joint Staff •


Mr. Doerr, State (tel) - To date there have been no teleconferences with Germany except a test run. Mr. D. is State representative who will notif,y CIA of proposed conferences in the future. In reply to his inquiry if CIA were interested in all telecons with Germany, he was informed that CIA main interest was in those with the office o but. requested that he inform CIA of other proposed conferences and, if possible, subject to be discussed, at which time it vould be better to determine CIA interest. (State ext. 5006) (Mr. T. Babbitt & Mr. P. Childs informed of above. )

Capt C. L. Winecoff, Executive - Director approved draft paper to JCS for signature of Mr. P. Childs concerning draft JCS paper on CIA wartime responsibilities, etc.

TOP SECREJ TUESDAY, 15 NOVEMBER 1949

Mr. George G. Carey, 00 (tel} - Re Director's presentation to U/S/State on Contact Branch/CO. In event of discussion of NSC 50,

. Mr. Carey pointed out fact that proposed transfer of Contact Branch would not be practicable in time of war since the other office would then be under jurisdiction of JCS. Director agreed, but does not feel NSC 50 will be discussed.

Capt H. E. Orem, USN (tel) - Re appointment with Director today for Mr. Wendell Phillips; matter has been referred to Capt Orem through Adm Forrest Sherman, CNO. Director informed Capt Orem that he would not have any free time to~; suggested Mr. Phillips see Mr. Richard if former so desires.

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC - Discussed meeting today with U/S/State. Re Adm. Instruction 50-19 which is contrary to OPC/FBI

existing agreements. Director instructed Mr. Wisner to go along as in the past, disregarding the provisions of subject instruction.

To Lt Gen Alfred M. Gruenther, OCSA - Re employment of native personnel by u.s. military missions abroad. Director left memo on subject.

To Maj Gen James H. Burns, OSD - Re luncheon which Gen Burns plans to hold on 9 December to discuss with certain businessmen manner in which they can assist u.s. intelligence. Director left memo on the subject.

To Admiral Forrest Sherman, CNO -

Lunch at desk.

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI - Discussed !CIS, clearance of BW reports! ~ bnd OSO/OSI integrated system for clearing ma'--t:-e-r--:i:-a~l_,

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Mr. John Kloss, ECA (tel) -Referred to conversations and interviews in 1947 with Gen Wright and CIA specialists on foods. His present job is in connection with food and agriculture in areas of Germany, Austria and Greece. Feels it might be well to confer again with CIA specialists in view of information which is coming to him. Matter referred to Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE for cOIIUllent. (Kloss conferred with~

I joRE in 1947.) (Tel: 140-~ 78)

Mr. W. E. Ditmars (tel from NYC) - Re Wendell Phillips appointment with pirector; stated he hoped CIA could assist Phillips. Mr. Ditmars was informed that Director was unable to see Phillips but that Mr. Richard would listen to his proposal.

Tuesday, 15 November 1949 - continued

Mr. Ditmars, continued - Asked that message be relayed to Mr. Phillips that he had been unable to contact Mr. Eberstadt who is in Texas but will return tomorrow and will telephone Mr. Ditmars.

Also requested that his regards be passed to Director.

Mr. Wendell Phillips - Re his proposed trip to Saudi Arabia. Left letter of introduction to Director from Admiral Chester Nimitz. Hr. Richard interviewed Phillips and prepared memo of conversation for Director.

To U/S/State James E. Webb - Accompanied by Mr. Frank G. Wisner.

Major Grant, Air Force Intelligence (tel} - Re German firm (Ma.rklin) which produces a minature railroad system. Asked if CIA could give him name of the importer. On instruction of AD/OCD, he was informed that this would have to be sul:mdtted as a written collection request. Major Grant expressed his thanks; he will get the information through local dealer.

Mr. Russell M. Sheppard (tel) - Requested appointment with Director for Wednesday or Thursday morning-10 or 15 minutes. He was informed that he would be contacted tomorrow. (Former chief of FBIB) Tel: TE 5444.

Col Edward Barber, USAF (tel) - Re appointment with Director for Col. C.P. Lessig of Maxwell Field and Col J. F. SJP:-afu~ USAF, to discuss CIA lectures at Maxwell Field Air Base. Time set for 1030, Wednesday, 16 November.

Mr. C. D. DeLoach, FBI (tel) -Made appointment for him to call on Director on Thursday, 1130.

Mr. c. P. Collins, Adv Council (tel} - Director requested that he express regrets for him for Services party for Canadians this evening.

Mr. L. Houston, Genl Counsel - Will seeLJ --------'Jthis evening.

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-lOP--5E(R£f"" WEDNESPAY, 16 NOVEMBER 1949 ·

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC - Discussed with Director: pfoeress of operations in China; coming resignation of_ I

I I results of the Budget Bureau hearing; employment by the National Committee for Free Europe or Mr. Struve Hensel as attorney to negotiate radio arrangements in Europe; manner or fOllowing up conversation on Thursday, 10 November, with James Bruce; various internal organization and administrative matters; question of security of OPC personnel.

Miss Eugenia McQuatters (tel) -Applicant; referred to CIA b,y Col A. J. D. Biddle; she was Asst Cultural Attache in Paris sometime back; also worked for UNESCO for two years; salary around $6,000. Arranged appointment for her with Personnel Officer.

Col C. s. Lessig, USAF, Maxwell Air Force Base - Re intelligence course. Lt Col John F. Splain, USAF, tt u u II

Mr. George. G. Carey, 00 (tel)- Re memo to Maj Gen James H. Burns concern-ing luncheon; sources' names are not supposed to go out of field offices; suggested withdrawal of I&S and Central Records' copies. Director concurred. (Copies withdrawn and sent to 00.).

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, oro (tel) - Re meeting this afternoon dealing with communications; OPC vas instigator of idea; Directqr :onro1rrod in OPC representative sitting in on the conferencel _

Re Wright Field Research Center. Hr. Wisner WJ.~o.,-J.~p""r"'e""pa"""'r"'e:---' report on present status.

Lt Gen Henry L. Larsen, USMC, Ret. - Has just returned from trip to Europe.

Col Colin ftrers, USA - De:puty G-2, SCAP. Called on Director at request for Hajor General C. A. Willoughby, G-2.

Lunch at desk with Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO.

Mr. George Fielding Eliot (tel fr NYC) - Re radio broadcast which he will give on world military and political situation today. Requested last three copies of FBIB analysis and regular receipt of FBIB report through CBS, Washington. Director will send three copies to~ and make arrangements for regular receipt.

Col L. K. White, FBIB (tel) -Passed on Director's instructions that last three daily round-up reports be sent to Mr. Eliot this afternoon, 209-A E. 6lst St., NYC, and that Hr. Eliot be put on mailing list c/o CBS Newsroom, Washington.

Mr. L. 'Houston, General Counsel - Re meeting last evening withj '-----~

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PC (tel) - Requested a~ointment with Director to say goodbye prior to departure l I Time set for Friday, 18 November, 1000.

Mr. Russell·M. Shepperd (tel)- Will call on Director Monday, 21 November, 1030.

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THURSDAX, 17 NO!lEMBER 1949

Weekly Staff Conference


Col Mos,es Pettigrew, ORE - EYES ONLY material for Director.

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI - Re Dr. Berkner's job with State. Dr. L. V. Berkner, State Hr. P. G. Strong, n

Hr. C. D. DeLoach, FBI - Director gave him two letters to Hr. Hoover.

Mr. E. R. Saunders, Budget Officer - Director approved material for Bureau of the Budget in connection with the CIA budget,· 1951.

Brig GenE. Moore, USAF (tel) - Re special briefing. Director will inform him of date after check with DNI.

Lunch at desk.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO

To NSC Meeting, White House.

Mr. Fletcher Rawls (tel) - Extended invitation to Director to annual Schenley party, 1 December 1949, 1730, Mayflower at suggestion of Commander Gratz in Hawaii. (Tel: DU 1176) Director's regrets expressed--previous engagement.

Mr. P. Childs, COAPS - IAC matters.

Mrs. T~ DeVore, AC (tel) -Next USCIB meeting will be held on 2 Dec.

ES/NSC S. W. Souers (tel) - Requested that Director call him the first thing tomorrow morning.

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FRIDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 1949

ES/NSC S. W. Souers (tel) -

~r. C. P. Collins, Adv Council - Re AFSA project.

Mr. Merritp Ruddock. OPC - To say goodbye; is leaving shortlJlL_ __ __j

~~-----~1 . Capt H. E. Orem, USN (tel) - Re Wendell Phillips. Is surveying merits of

Phillips' expedition and inquired if CIA is interested. He vas informed that the Director's position in this matter is that CIA cannot participate since CIA has no funds available for such an expenditure. Capt Orem requested an elaboration of this statement, specifically mentioning doubt as to Phillips 1 'reliability. Mr. Richard stated that he did not know Phillips sufficiently well to comment on this point. Capt Orem stated that in other.words CIA had no interest in the project and was informed·that this was correct.

141'. J. s. Earman, CIA liaison w/JIG - Re State furnishing politico-economic information to SerVice intelligence for use in various publications, matter discussed at February IAC.meeting. JIC met this week and directed Secretary to ask State whether or not

·they could now fUrnish such information and requested reply next week. If State cannot do ~;~o, JIC plans to call on CIA to do so.

To U/S/State James E. Webb - Ltmcheon & briefing.

Mr. Jack Beal, Time Magazine (tel) - Queried Director about a month ago re Chinese Communist delegation in this country. He assumes Director can probably give no ansver but would like verification of this point. 1~. Beal vas informed for Director that CIA has no information on the Chinese Communist infiltration of this country.


Hr. c. P. Collins, Adv Council (tel) -Has serl=ec=t=e=d'----r---.-..-...--J/for CIA representative on project (AFSA);I I will come up with McMahan to see Director on Monday.

Miss Winfrey, Office of Vice President, White House (tel) - Re applicant, William Schilbe: of Pottsville, Pa. They do not know him personally but he has been highly recommended to them. He is not presently in Washington, but they vould appreciate it if Director could see him. She 1r1as informed that he should call when in Washington and that Director vill see him if possible. ·

.e Friday, J.S November 1949 - continued

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI - Re JIOA activities. Also arranged appointment for himself and Col Schow for 1430, Monday, 21 November.

Maj Gen s. E. Anderson, USAF - Re paper which Director left for C/S with Maj Gen Frank F. Everest. They now-have a great deal of information on subject for Director. Director will go to Gen Anderson's office Monday, 0930, Room 4El016 Pentagon.

ORE Duty Officer - Reported that. Director would be in the city this OSO Duty Officer weekend and could be reached at home.

Secy to S/D Louis Johnson (tel) -Left word that Director would be in the city all this weekend.

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l.fONDAY, g1 NOVEMBER 1949

Dr. Claudius F. Mayer, Army Medical Libra;ry (tel)- to/anted to talk to someone in CIA re medical intelligence in connection with lecture which he will give before medical reserve officers. Appointment arranged for him wit~ psi. (131 - 2565)

Col W. K. Benson, OSI (tel) - Re telephone call from William Webster re status of application of his son, Richard H~ Webster. Check revealed that security check was initiated 27 July; applicant married in August but did not submit PHS on wife until 4 November. Called to attention of I&s; Col E~rards reported later that I&S would clear Webster tod~ and matter would then be up to Personnel; further that father could be told son would receive word within week to ten days and that delay was occasioned by processing of PHS on.his wife. Col. Benson informed of above.

Rear Admiral Thomas B. Hill

Mr. Russell H~ Shepherd -

call meeting s, etc.;· ten wil call Director to testifY.

Hr. George G. Carey, 00 - Re Prince Khalili; State Department has requested that DO/Contact not have further interviews with subject; · Director concurs. ·

Adm Mentz (tel frm Front Royal, Va., ext 79)- Wishes to speak to Director about a personal matter; will be in Washington tomorrou and had hoped to see Director. He was informed Director was planning to leave city and had a very tight schedule; however, he will call when he comes to Washington.

Capt C. L. Winecoff, Executive - Director approved leave for him today and part of tomorrow.

Hr. P. Childs, COAPS - Re defectors abroad.

Mr.IL-____ ~1- Applicant; referred to conversation between Director and General Persons re his application. Applied July 1949 and would like to know status. Referred to Personnel. (Personnel reported that was formerly with OSS and that Col Pruden, OSO, says he should not be hired;) )will receive official rejection.}

Hr. George G. Carey, 00 (tel) - Re Secre~ /Director requested that if possible ultimate consignees des1gnated be named. ~lr. Carey reported that this would be possible only if reinsur~ ance is through same company.

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To ES/NSC S. W. Souers -

Lunch at desk.

will work as representative '---~-::-:-----!

on AFSA project.

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE- Scope of paper on China for S/State will be confined to commerce and industry so far E1-S CIA is concerned.

Dr. Willard l.fa.chle, OSI - Re OSI/OSO cooperation. Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO

Col Sheffield Edwards, I&SS - Re certain persons not to he employed by CIA; left draft memo with Director.

11r. W. Pforzheimer, OGC - Director requested additional information on ER D-7592, memo by Mr. Pforzheimer.

-TOP SECRET-TUESDAY I 22 NOVEMBER 1949

l-tr. W. Pforzheim.er, LS - Re inquiry from House Civil Service Committee concerning Sal~ H. Dewey. Director briefed him on case. Mr. P. reported that he had discussed case with General Counsel of the Commi tt~and they are quite satisfied but think there may be some foreign angles to it which they believe might be helpful to CIA.

Col Sheffield Edwards, I&S -Director returned~security file.

~ass Laura Ingalls of New York - Wished to see Director; she was informed that he was not available and would be out of the city for several days; she will return to Washington in a week or so and request an appointment at that time.

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC (tel).- Re NAP negotiations in progress, French proposal (agreed to ~ NAP standing committee) for inclusion of statement, "Cooperation insofar as practicable and within administrative limits imposed by each country for the planning of special operations ••• 11 is concurred in by Director and Mr. Wisner. Will be mentioned at meeting with U/S/State Webb.

Mr. Wisner suggested discussion of China program and proposal re protection of legal and business deals in Far East at meeting with Mr. V.lebb.

Mr. of Buffalo, NY - Outlined to Mr. Richard a general plan '---------=--__j

for compromising Russian atomic bomb. .Would be landed in Frankfurt with a trusted friend to disperse to nearb,y mountains and eventually end up working in Russian uranium mines; states he has discussed the plan with Capt Crommelin, N (OO/Contact(Applewhite) interviewed him on 21 November;

referred to 00 by Gen Cabell, Air, through Col Brannam. • anderson of AEC had alerted 00 re[ I Folder in OSS

Archives indicates both parents born in Russia. General agreement is that subject is a neurotic;:c.,___.)c._ __ ____, Subject left addresses as follows: c/ol lElliott Square Building, Buffalo, NY; c/ ol [Produce Exchange, NYC. for purposes of contacting him; his address isj I

Lunch at desk.

Mr. George Bookman, Time Magazine (tel) -Will call on Director at 1100 tomorrow.

Col Robt·A. Schow, ADSO-

To U/S/State James Webb - Accompanied by l..fr. Frank G. Wisner.

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JOP SECREI WEDNESDAY, 23 . NOVH1BER 124'1

Dr. Willard Hachle, OSI - Re proposed agreement-T-2, A-2, CIA-will send Director a cop,y.

. Director approved advance of unvouchered funds to a reasonable amount for employees travelling on vouchered funds where hardship may exist.

Director noted article on atomic bomb from US News & World Report, 21 Nov, and requested return to Chief, I&SS.

Rear Admiral Chas. R. Wellborn, USN (tel) - Re applicant, Mrs. Merritt; now going under maiden name, Graham. Formerly \'rith BUPERS; he recommends her very highly.· Director will pass on to Personnel. (Informed Capt C. L. Winecoff who will check.)

Mr. George Bookman, Time 1-fagazine.

Capt C. L. Winecoff, USN - Re TS paper, 34034, to Secretary of Defense. Capt Winecoff has been notified by Capt Murdaugh, OSD, that Secretary has noted the paper. (Capt Hinecoff arranged for Mr. Richard to pick up the paper which was then turned over to Advisory Council for file.) ·

Hr. Al~ander Nciver (tel) -Will call first thing Honday, 28 November, for appointment with Director.


Lunch at desk with Col Schow.

Mr.l ICtel) - Stated he was one of princit,>als in the L__ ____ p~l~an-~a~i-s---'cussed with Mr. Richard by/ Jon 22 November;

r4r. s. is a student at School of International Studies in D.C. He was informed matter ·was being studied qy our people and he should see them rather than Mr. Richard •. Arranged appoint-ment for him with J:v!r. Applewhite, 00/Contact. (TEL:I p

Director departed for Philadelphia approximately 1330.

}~. Fred Sacksteder (tel) - With IT&T in Lisbon and is presently on leave; knows Director whom he has not seen for four years and wanted to call to pay his respects. Expressed regrets that Director was out of city. If 11~. s. is in Washington on Monday, he will tele_phone Director.

Secy to S/D Johnson (tel) - Left word that Director would be out of the city until l.fonday morning.

ORE Duty Officer (tel) - Left \.lOrd that Director would be out of the city OSO Duty Of.ficer (tel) - until t-Ionday. In emergency, Capt c. L. Winecoff

is to be contacted first. Director's address and telephone number furnished in event it should be needed •

CIA Telephone Operator (tel) - Informed that all calls received for Director during off-hours should be referred to ORE Duty Officer for handling up to Monday morni_ng, 28 November.

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TOP SECRET FRIDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 1949

Secy to ES/NSC s. W. Souers (tel) - Left no message.

Mr. Lemuel Ma/news (tel) - Is attorney from San Francisco and personal friend of 'furner McBaine; will call t-ionday morning for appointment with Director.

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~tel frm Boston) - Re daughter,Joan, on duty in Europe; they L-------~have not heard from her for some time. After check with

covert personnel, Mr.L]was informed that the young lady had sailed 19 Oct and arrived safely 29 Oct; passed on APO number. Mother inquired why girl had not written. (Chief of station is presently in Washington, returning on 2 Dec; matter will be discussed with him with recommendation that he urge girl to write home more often.) (Tel: Boston,l D

Mr. (tel) - Has returned from Los AI!:geles and will be in L-----=-=----o-~

Washington the rest of the month; can be reached at the YMCA, Room 453. Requested that Director be informed.

Secy to Capt C. L. Winecoff, Exec - Re Lucile E. Graham, applicant, about whom Adm Wellborn called Director; she has requested CAF-12 position and one may or may not be available. Further information will be furnished when application has been circulated.

lOP SECRET MONDAY, gs NOVEMBER 1949

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE (tel) - Re NSC request for preparation of estimate, I I ORE is working on this and will send to Director

as soon as possible.

Mr. Reardon, OPC (tel) - Re '--;-----.--~-----..--;;--'

request of 27 October, informed him that was in 'Washington. Reardon stated OPC contacted and debriefed Soderbom prior to latter's departure for San Francisco; if OPC has any further interest, Hr. R. will inform Director's office.

Dr. ~~, British (tel) -Extended invitation to Director for Thursday, 1 December, 5:30 to 7:30, in honor of Sir John t'-6ckr"d!M ..• '?) and Dr. PenneL. Regrets expressed because of previous engagement. - iof OSI will attend.)

Capt c. L. Winecoff, Exec - Re applicant, Submitted application Feb 1949 for P-8 position; has been shopped twice with report of no vacancr,y; recently has been shopped again and one covert office is slightly interested at f-6 level--job would be in China. I Jmarried foreigner who recently became a citizen; there is no question of security in this matter.

Mr. F. Sacksteder, IT&T (tel) - Informed Director that he is leaving· city today and will telephone again after the holidays.

Mr. Ed Green, OPC - Director signed Top Secret letter to ECA,

Hr. Constantine Brown (tel) - Has just returned from trip and would like to pass on data picked up. Will lunch with Director on Wednesday, 1230.

Hr. Lemuel Matthews - Applicant. Referred to Personnel Officer (Kelly) and OPC (Franks).

Mr. L. Houston, Gen Counsel - Re Paul Brine case; also problem of letting contracts and procuDement for communications without advertising.

Rear Admiral Felix Johnson, DNI (tel) - Re Lt Cmdr~ J Adm Johnson reported that matter in wh ch he is involved s not been cleared up; Adm Johnson feels he is not type of individual for assignment to CIA. Navy orders assigning him to CIA, 25 November 1949, will be revoked.

Capt C. L. Winecoff, Executive -Director passed on information reL-~~-~ and instructed him to have orders assigning! I to revoked.

Mr. - Applicant. ~~-~---~

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lOP SECRET Monday, 68 November 1949 - continued


Lunch at desk.

Mr. William Schaub, Bureau of the Budget (tel) -Bureau will consider. CIA budget tomorrow at 0930; have several questions. Director will send Mr. Shannon or Mr. Saunders over there today. (Director arranged with Capt Winecoff to send i>ir. Shannon.)

To Maj Gen James H. Burns, OSD - Director gave him memorandum for S/Defense concerning taking of aerial photographs of Soviet atomic Plants in Ural mountains for comment of the Secretary.

Commodore V. E. Korns, USN (tel) • Personal.


Col Leers, OSO (tel) - Re discussion with Mr. Westbrook Steele re paper mill for Bureau of Standards; Mr. Steel3 will see Col Schow this afternoon and after that would like to see Director. Suggested that Col L. call after ~tt. Steele has seen ADSO. (Later Col Schow called and asked if Director could see Steele; Director regretted that he would be tied up and. requested that Col Schow get all information.)

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC (tel) - Re application of ~~--------=---~ Director requested prompt answer re OFC interest; if not

interested, file will be sent to ADSO. Director would like to tell[ l'yes" or "no" at an early date.

Re Lt Cmai1 [ Director informed him that orders will be revoked on recommendation of DNI; Director will give him reasons in person.

Mr. P. Childs, COAPS - Re NIS paper for JIG.

Mr. L. Houston, General Counsel - Director requested that he deliver letter to George J. Schoeneman, Comm1~· sioner of Internal Revenue re case of 1948 deductions of~ ~ for contribution to CIA for Italian ~re.,....c...,t"~~o-n_s_.---.Mrcr-.----.,H'.----~

reported back that he had delivered letter to Mr. s. and that the field office will be notified accordingly and matter will be handled without ~ difficulty.

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Secy to U/S/State James E. Webb (tel) - Meeting scheduled in Mr. Webb's office has cancelled for this Tuesday, 29 November, 1530.

Mr. William J. Sheppard, State (tel) - Arranged for Director to call on him tomorrow at 1530.

TOP ~t:CREJ Monday, 28 November 1949 - continued

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Luncheon I j has been arr~an_g_e--.d~f-or--;Th=-ur-s---:dayo---,-;;-l---:D;;:o-e-c-em--;-b-e~r.

Col Schow will come to Director's office at 12:45.

Capt C. L. Winecoff, Executive- Mr. Shannon reported on his. trip to the Mr. L. T. Shannon, Deputy 11 Bureau of the Budget; if Bureau insists

on imposing flat three million dollar cut, Director concurs in t.fr. Shannon's proposal to cut specific unvouchered projects one-half million dollars and OPC projects two and one-half• million dollars.


Mr. Shane MacCarthy - Reported on trip to West Coast. Passed on messages to Director. Director requested that he convey Director's regards to the new Chief, Bureau Yards and Docks, Jelley; Mr. H. reported back that he had done so and passed on Jelley's appreciation.

ES/NSC S. L-1. Souers (tel) - Re Panama incident. Director stated all information had gone to State. ES/NSC believes in future even minor information, on vital areas, should be reported to President.

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC (tel) - OPC operations people have e~essed · definite interest in individual[ • will

let Director know outcome in a couple of days. Re NSC Staff paper on Satellites. OPC goes along with

this.

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TUESDAY, 29 NOVEMBER 1942

Mr. (tel) - Re his application; was contacted L-----~b.Y~-a-c=IA~representative yesterday aftTe_rn __ o_o_n-.--~

Lunch at desk.

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE (tel) - Re JCS papers, series 1868, which Director will attempt to obtain for ORE information.

Capt c. L. Winecoff, Executive - Re handling or Congressional correspondence.


Col John M. SchWeizer, Jr., 0/DI/USAF (tel) -Made appointment to see Director at 0900 tbmorrow morning to show him an extremely sensitive paper--at request of Maj Gen c. P. Cabell.

To Mr. William J. Sheppard, State - Director gave him memo for s/State requesting comments on taking or aerial photographs! I I ~~

Capt J. Finnegan, Adv Council - Reported on trip to Europe.

Mr. P. Childs, aOAPS - Paper re defectors abroad approved b,y Director; will .be sent to IAC Standing Committee first.

Mr. (tel) - Re Mr. telephone call of last c___ ______ Fr____..i--;;d-ay_,, Mr. Richard informed him that Director has nothing

special which needs discussion at this time but desires to express his thanks f~r Mr.! )interest and would appreciate it if Mr. s. would keep him (Director informed or his whereabouts from time to time. Mr. will send Director a letter, prior to his de~ture abou 9 December,· giving his address in/ _jand name of an individual who can be contacted if Director wishes to get word to Hr.

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WEDNES9AY, 30 NOVEMBER 1949

Col John M. SchYeizer, Jr., .USAF- Showed Director sensitive paper at request of DI/USAF.

To ES/NSC s. W. Souers -

Secy to S/D Louis Johnson (tel) -Confirmed Director's luncheon date with S/D for Friday, 2 December, 1230.

Mr. Wm. Duggan, I&SS - ShoYed Director report on Col Wm. A. Edqy, · formerly head of State intelligence division.

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE (tel) - Director requested one paragraph sketch onl lwho is with CIA petroleum staff; ORE reported back thatl !belongs to OPC. Mr. Kelly, Personnel, then requested to furnish the one para-

. graph sketch-this for ES/NSC Souers; background only, no question of security.

Mr. C. D. DeLoach, FBI -

Mr. Woodring, Budget Office -

Mr. L. T. Shannon, Beputy Executive - Director signed confidential voucher. Also instructed Mr. Shannon to handle with Mr. Pforzheimer case of (applicant recommended to CIA b.y Cong. John D. Dingell}. may be hired by oso.

Mr. Frank G •. Wisner, OPC (tel)- Re applicant, OPC will tare on in a quiet capacity which is acceptable to

I -To lunch - Constantine Brown.

Colonel R. A. Schow, SO -

Mr. Ralph L. Clark. OSI - } L__ _ ____:_ ___ __Jiosr - )

Brief in recen~ Jdevelopments -and discussed some pro lems posed by Dr. Mann.

Col s. Edwards, C/I&SS (tele) - Re memo concerning certain individuals not to be emplo.yed b.y CIA, Col E requested it be dispatched today.

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WEDNESDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 1949 (continued)

Mr. L. R. Houston, LS (tele) - Presented proposal from ADSO to make use of Section 8, Public Law 110 for entry in the States of 5 agents at.the end of their service, DC! will not contact Attorney General in advance in these cases, but will present each case as it arisesto the Attorney General.

Lieut GenA. M. Gruenther, OCSA (tela)- Rei l(sp?). Was referred to General Gruenther b.y a General Clark, reserve officer, who belongs to a group of prominent business men, Gen G is seeing him as a courtesy to General Clark - latter understands that this matter is out of his field, Gen G wants ·to turn him over to CIA after his talk with him, DC! jxplainjd that we are alreaqy receiving information from although he is not aware of it. Gen G would like to be told where! lis to go.

Col R A Schow, SO (tela) - DCI in;tructed him to notifY Gen G's office where! I is . to report. Appointment with General G is at 3:00, 1 Dec. Col SchQ\.t will arrange with Contact,

Col Schow has report on man in Paris which he will bring tomorrow morning,

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--THURSDAY• 1 DECEMBER 1949

Col Robt A. ScholoT, ADSO (tel) - Director approved his not attending the Staff Conference; he will work on request of Gen Gruenther rei !later Col Schow reported that arrange-ments had been completed.


Mr. George G. Carey, 00 - Re alien, Alexeev; Soviet defector. Director approved monthly advance of $300 until this case has been disposed of. Memorandum on subject will be forwarded for Director's written approval.

Mr. L. Houston, Genl Counsel - Director gave him OSO dispatch re Paul _.Brine.


To lunoh, Cannon's ~~--~----~~--------------------------~land Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO.


Mr. W. Pforzheimer, Legal Staff (tel) -Will report to Director on meeting tonight with Cong Dingell-~first thing in morning. He was unable to set up appointment for Director with Assistant Secretary of Air Stuart at present since the Secretary leaves this weekend for Europe.

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE (tel) - Re information given Director re tankers; it appears NaV,y ~as in error; there was no transfer of o~mership. Later Mr. Babbitt reported that the error was apparently in 00; Navy message, 1:1hich is being forwarded to Director, correctly states that only charter for one trip was involved.

Capt J. Finnegan, Adv Council -Director approved: designation of

I Mr. George G. Carey, 00 {tel) - Re Director's memorandum re persons

not to be hired qy CIA. Director confirmed that this does not apply to contacts qy 00--only indicates that they are not to 1:1ork for CIA.

Mr. J. s. Earma.n, CIA Liaison w/JIG (tel) - Requested t~ee photogr~phs of Director--one for identification purposes (JCS) and two to be hung with other dignitaries affiliated with JCS. On instruction of Director, the photogr~Phs were forwarded •

. TOPS~RET

Thursday. 1 December 1949 - continued

rv'!.l'. Frank G. Braham - With assistance of Col Leers, OSO, inspected Japanese machine used by OSS for the Mergenthaler Linotype Company of New York.

Secy to :Vice President (tel) - Re applicant, Hr. vlilliam Schilbe; , about whom they telephoned 18 November. Requested appointment for him tomorrow with Director or Mr. Richard, if at all possible with Director. Informed them that 1-ir. s. would be accorded every courtesy and that Director would see him if this could be arranged. Time set for 10.30.

Maj John E. Horton, Public Info., Defense (tel) -·Re inquiry on possibility of making a movie on CIA received from Kenneth McKenny, MGM. On instruction C/I&SS, he was informed the policy of CIA is not to approve such a request, nor release of any information leading to making of movie on CIA. MGM' s query prompted by NY Times article, 2.3 Oct 1949, re spies from which they deducted there might have been a change in CIA policy. He was assured that CIA does not sanction any publicity, and no information used in these articles is obtained from CIA.

Mr. Martin Sweig, Office of Gong. McCormack (tel) - R~ applicant, Meyer Finkel. Letter has been received from Mr. Pforzheimer, indicating that Mr. Finkel will be given every consideration; however, the Congressman would like to call to Director's attention. Mr. Sweig requested that Director call him in the morning. (Oode 190 - 768)

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TOP S£CRFr FRIDAY, 2 DECEMBER 1949

Mr. W. Pforzheimer, Legal Staff - Reported to Director on his meeting with Gong. John D. Dingell. Director requested that Mr. P. return call of I.fartin Sweig, Office of Gong. McCormack.

Capt J. Finnegan, Adv Council - Briefed Director for USCIB meeting.

To USCIB meeting, 4Cl052 Pentagon - Accompanied by Capt. J. Finnegan and ~1r. C. P. Collins of Advisory Council.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Director requested that he bring up data from Col Leers on number of people and equipment CIA would consider taking from the Laboratory at Wright Field.

To lunch - S/D Johnson.


Mr. George G. Carey, 00 - Presented to Director group of men from Mr. L. Kirkpatrick, 00 OO/Contact field offices.

OSI (tel) -Reported that Sir John Cock~, British, '---------~.--"

had desired to pay courtesy call on Director but would not be able to find the time.

Lt Gen R. A. Wheeler, USA, Retd, Internatl Bank Eng. Advisor (tel) -CIA has inquired about member of his staff, an agriculturist, for mission tol I etc, who cannot be spared. He recqmmendsl I a top-level man with the Bank who has been in Brazil for some time with a power company and speaks Portuguese, Spanish, etc.; has traveled all over Central America; has had broad experience--engineering, economics and is a good executive. Director stated we would get in touch with him.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) Director asked if this were being sent to FBI and State; if not, Director will send today. c:ol S. :eeported back releases were being prepared for FBI and AEC but State had not been included. Director will release to FBI and State today while SO checks further on subject.

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE {tel) - Is sending up an information memo re Philippines based on OSO message. Memo received.

Mr. L. T. Shannon, Deputy Exec. (tel) - Re applicant, Col. John H. Featherston, former M/A Ecuador. I~. Shannon will inform Army, from whom he has received a call, that CIA has nothing available for Col. F.

Mr. C. D. DeLoach, FBI - Director gave him copy of paraphrase of lc_ ___ _J

Friday, 2 December 1949 - continued

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, Oro (tel) - Re Director's 30 November memo re not hiring certain personnel. Assured Director that Oro would comply.

ORE DUTY OFFICER ,ftel) - Left word that Director would be in the city OSO DUTY OFFICER this weekend and could be reached at home.

Secy to S/D Louis Johnson (tel) - Left word that Director would be in the city this weekend and next week. ·

Mr. William Schilbe - Applicant; referred to Personnel by l-1r. Richard. Director's regrets expressed that he was unable to see Mr. Schilbe.

-tOPSK'ET MONDAY, 5 DECEMBER 1949

Capt. J. Finnegan, AC - Director approved draft memo to CIA offices re CONSIDD. Director does not desire USCIB meeting before 13 January; State agrees.

Dr. J. Amdrews, OCD (tel) - Re IM-181. Director approved cop,y to Weapons System Evaluation Group.

Mr. William J. Sheppard, State (tel) - Director has nothing for presentation at meeting tomorrow with U/S/State Webb; nor has i>fr. Wisner, OPC. Mr. S. will check with Mr. 'Webb re meeting.

Lunch at desk.

~ Has reported to duty with CIA. Requested that L------------.D~irr~e~c~t~or be informed.thatshe had called to pay her respects,

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE (tel) - Director approved delay in receipt of cable book for today.

Re Philippine paperJ !Director instructed that this information be included in DailY as ORE estimate of recent events since 18 November (Election Day) and set forth the three points. Director will return paper; he has made no dissemination.

Col Robt A Schow, ADSO -

Mr. Wm. Kelly., Personnel (tel) - Re 2 December call from Gen Wheeler. Individual in question is with whom OPC has been negotiatipg direct. Mr. Kelly was instructed to notif,y OPC thatc:::::J is not available and to pass on Gen Wheeler' s recommendation of Mr.l I

Mr. L. Houston, Genl Counsel - Re inquiry from Joint Congressional Committee on Atomic Energy concerning shipnents of uranium to USSR in 1943. General Counsel will check records to determine if CIA has any of the old Manhattan Engineers' records on such shipments.

Mr. J. Alsop (tel) - Re newspaper stories concerning unveiling on11Red Day11 in Moscow of 4-engine jet bomber. Director checked and informed him that none were seen--last were in 1947 and 1948 (Col Pettigre~, ORE).

Director will lunch with Mr. Alsop, 2720 Dumbarton, 1300, Monday, 12 December.

Mr. P. Childs, COAPS- Re FBI's comments on defector program.

Capt C. L. Winecoff, Exec -Will set up appointment for Director at Bethesda.

TUESDAY, 6 DECEMBER 1949 TOP SE<RET

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) Re Earnst Jung, German, of Hamburg; Director requested any information available. Col Schow reported back that OSO has reports on several individuals. Director requested that he bring them up--one in whom he is interested made a trip to the States after the War.

Col Sheffield Edwards, I&S (tel) - Re Earnst Jung. Director requested any information in CIA--except OSO--and from State. Later Col Edwards delivered memo on subject; he will check with

-FBI for additional information.

Hr. P. Childs, COAPS- Re domestic·defector program.

Mr. Albin Dearing -~

Mr. L. Kirkpatrick, 00 (tel) -Extended invitation to Director to

Dr.

National Press Club luncheon tomorrow; Admiral Forrest Sherman to be guest speaker. Expressed Director1 s regrets because of previous engagement.

James Andrews, OCD - Discussed p~oblems in~ Director will take up with Mr. N. Halaby-of OSD ~if he will talk to CIA people on subject.

Director approved working out procedure with State working level people prior to presentation of papers to NSC.

Left paper with Director re central reference facilities.

Vice Admiral Francis s. Low, USN (tel) - Requested assignment of Capt Kenneth Knowles, USN(retired), to his office for two or three months beginning 1 January 1950. Director will discuss with Capt Knowles but has no personal objection. Capt Knowles should see Adm Low in office of Rear Adm John Roper.

Mr. George G. Carey, 00 (tel) - Requested name of roan in Akron--. I I Director

will send over correspondence with contact to be handled by/ I requested that Mr. Carey send letter of instruc-tions to! I I I

Capt K. A. Knowles, ORE (tel) - Director informed him of request of Adm Low and asked him to call on the Admiral; Director has no objection to assignment provided agreeable to AD/ORE.

Lunch at desk.

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-lOP SECRET' Tuesday, 6 December 1949 - continued

Maj Gen c. P. Cabell, DI/USAF (tel) -Asked Director if he would be agreeable to early December meeting of Board on project of interest to Gen Cabell. Director stated that CIA would like to study this project very thorough~; would prefer to consider matter at regular January meeting; Gen Cabell concurred.

Mr. J. J: Hitchcock, ORE -Presented memo to IAC participating members on check list.

Dr. Barnes (tel) - Has just returned from West African trip and has been contacted by Capt Dravo (00/Contact) for information. Dr. Barnes was assured that Dravo is a bona fide CIA representative.

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC (tel) - Re waiver (medical) fori I Director informed him General Counsel's opinion is that CIA can be sued if anything should happen during! trip; ~r.fr. Wisner will have GC draft waiver for signature of -this will not exjpt C~ from suit. Director asked if it were necessary for to go; Mr. W. replied this is a hard question to answer.

Cmdr Charles Kress (tel) -Requested appointment with Director today or tomorrow; expressed regrets that Director would not be available; Mr. K. will call next time he is in Washington.


To U/S/State James E. \vebb - Accompanied by Mr. Frank G. ~/isner, oro.

Mr. N. Halaby, OSD - Director talked to him at State re London matter; • Mr. Halaby will telephone tomorrow re time when he can speak

to CIA people.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Informed him that 11 boys11 want CIA to be sure to deliver the letter; Director would like to know when it is received in order that he may make arrangements with 00.

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WEDNESD4Y, 7 December 1949 -lOP 5Fff» r:' Mr. T, Babbitt, ORE (tel) - Re Air Force paper on Far East estimate.

Other agencies have not reported; Hr. Babbitt is to await receipt of word from them and check further with Air Force-if there is then enough information, Director suggests putting together all of the pieces. (CIA 023264)

Capt K, Knm.fles, ORE (tel) -He has talked with Vice Admiral F.S. Low

To Dentist.

re temporary duty; he believes he can handle and assignment is agreeable to AD/ORE. Director instructed him to inform Adm Low that he could assume primary duty with Low for two months, coming back to CIA at least once a week or as needed; after the two months he should return to primary duty with CIA, assisting Adm Low from time to time if necessary. Capt Kno\fles states this duty vrill be in a civilian capacity.

Secy to Senator Lister Hill, Alabama (tel) - Re applicant, \Ulliam E. Basher. Appointment made with Personnel Officer for this afternoon, Mr. w. Pforzheimer informed by memorandum.

Secy to Mr. Floyd G. Blair., VP Natl City Bank (tel frm NYC) -Hade appointment with Director for Hr. Blair on Friday 1 9 December 1

1430.

Hr. L, Houston, Genl Counsel - Re request from Senator Brien McNahon of Atomic Energy Committee, Congress. Director requested that he draft reply; also returned Top Secret OS! file to Mr. Houston.

Lunch - Constantine Bro\m.

Secy to l>Ir. N. Halaby, OSD (tel) - Mr. Halaby will come to CIA to talk to ORE people re Paris coriference at 1615, Thursday, 8 Dec. Probably will come directly to CIA from NSC meeting with Director.

Dr. James Andrews, OCD (tel) - Director informed him that Halaby would come over to CIA to speak tomorrow; meeting will be held in Mr. Babbitt's office. If Director does not bring l{r, Halaby over, he uill notify Dr. Andrews prior to 1530 in order that arrangements may be made to pick up Mr. Halaby.

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE (tel) - Director informed him that next CIA world report could be delayed until 21 December in view of postponement of NSC ~eeting,

l~. B. stated Dean.Rusk of State t.fill write to Director re NSC 43 and 4; in this connection, l.fr. B. would l~e to continue to represent CIA which he has done since departure of Deputy Director. Director approved,

Wednesdgy, 7 December 1949 - continued

Miss Patricia Prochnik - Applicant recommended to Director by Rear Admiral Felix Johnson, DNI; referred to Personnel.


Miss Berry, Govt l.fanual (tel) - Asked if there had been a:ny change in CIA top officials since 18 October 1949; she was informed that there had been no change.

To ES/NSC s. W. Souers - Director delivered three memorandums £or the President. Also discussed request of Senator Brien McMahon of the Joint Atomic Energy Committee, Congress,

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE (tel) - Re Air Force paper discussed earlier, Col John R. Lovell, A-2, has requested the return of the paper to Air Force; they desire to drop the matter. (CIA 023264)

Col Sheffield Ed\-rards, I&SS (tel) - Re name check on German (Earnst Jung). FBI has no information on this individual.

Mr. George B. Bookman, Time Magazine (tel) - Re General Andre Vlassov, Russian, who died in 1945. Has conflicting facts on story; asked if Director could furnish the facts.

1~. H. H. Sargeant, State (tel) - EXtended personal invitation to Director to attend meeting on NSC 4 & 43 in office of Dean Rusk, State, Friday, 9 December, 1530. Written confirmation is being sent to Director. He \-ras informed that he would be contacted tomorrow.

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-tOP SE<REr THURSDAY. 8 DECEHBER 1949


Hr. Frank G. ~Iisner, OPC - l.femo will be furnished Director re fact that OFC is not involved in effort to obtain 60 odd transport planes from Hong Kong. .

Re Director's 30 Nov memo concerning non-employment by CIA of certain individuals--discussed State Dept suggestion of employment or other use of individuals name~.

Informed Director of JCS urgent request for OPC to make available staff officer to answer questions in connection with JCS preparation of paper covering application of the 75 million dollar Presidential Fund for the Far East. Director re-stated his position that CIA should not make any effort to obtain a portion of the fUnds, but he fully approved of making staff officer available to answer questions.

Col Sheffield Edwards, I&S - Director requested name check. Col Edwards reported back that individual was very close to D/FBI.

Mr. L. T. Shannon, Deputy Exec - Director approved four months' home leave I I effective 18 Feb.-

Mr. P. Childs, COAPS - Discussed NSC 4 and 43--re Sargeant letter inviting Director to meeting tomorrow. Also discussed Far East production.

Lt Cmdr F. Leo Lynch, USNR of Philadelphia -Applicant; recommended to Director b,y Asst S/Defense Paul H. Griffith. Referred to Personnel Officer.

Mr. T. Babbitt, .ORE - Re meeting tomorrow on NSC 4 and 43. Mr. B. will accompany the Director; will come to Director's office at 1515.

Mr. E. R. Saunders, Budget Officer - Delivered copy of memo prepared . for signature of ES/NSC S. W. Souers re CIA budget.

Lunch at desk.

Cmdr A. D. A. Crawford, USN (tel) -Arranged for him to call on Director Monday, 12 December, 1630, at his request.

Mr. H. H. Sargeant, State (tel) - Informed him that Director would attend meeting tomorrow accompanied by l·1r. T. Babbitt.

To NSC meeting, White House.

Dr. James Andrews, OCD (tel) - Instructed him to have someone pick up l.fr. N. Halaby in Room 3D938 Pentagon at 1600.


lW. !!f.

Thursd~, 8 December 1949 - continued

I=Co""'l~R.....,:"""'b:~A:_,S:=h:....,wc..L.. _.,A::"---'r=jl ====="~~~s just returned from tour of duty L. ~--~-~~~~-~~--~~w.-n~~----L,-.~¥<--~IMr· Angleton has just returned from

Mr. J s g e on, a tr1p.

Mr. Earl Hart (tel) -Applicant; states that he is very close to the White House even though he is a Republican--Mr. 14. Connelly and l1r. Donald Dawson have suggested he contact Director; he would like to call on Director of speak to him on the telephone. Mr. Hart states that as assistant to Governor Stassen he had some personal contact with Director. (Director talked to him on 3 and 6 June 1947.) Informed he would be contacted--telephone UN 7831.

Mr. George Bookman, Time Magazine (tel) - Re his inquiry. Informed him that shortly before the Russians began their last advance toward Berlin, Vlasov and his staff were transferred from Karlsbad to Czechoslovakia, and later on 15 April 1945 to Fuessen in ·Bavaria. Here V. surrendered to u.s. forces in Nay 1945. After the German capitulation he was extradicted to the Russians who transferred him to Moscow for execution by hanging. On 2 August 1946, Hoscow radio reported that V. and ten of his supporters had been executed. Hr. Bookman stated this answered his question.

TpP.SECIEJ

FRIDAY, 9 DECEJ4BER 1.949

Mr. Joseph M. McDaniel, Asst Deputy Administrator, ECA (tel.) -Inquired if DCI could come to his o.f.fice regarding a cable received .from Rome. DCI called on him at 0945.

To White House -

Col. Robert A. Schow, OSO (tel) - DCI requested a check on an Ital.ian, JIOSCARDELLI - Information to be brought over this a.ftemoon.

(See ER 0-7936) Dr. Willard !lachl.e, OSI -

Jlr. C. D. DeLoach, FBI -

Mr. L. T. Shannon, Depu'o/ Exec - DCI handed him the original o.f memo .from l!S/NSC {ER 0-7908) approving the CIA budget .for .fiscal year 1951.

OOI signed two Confidential Funds vouchers. DCI returned .for revision the proposed A~stra

tive Instruction No. 20-1., Personnel Policy apd Proced1res.

Mr. Prescott Childs, Ch. COAPS - DCI banded him the Memo .froll} the Director o.f Intelligence, GSUSA, regarding proposed NSCID on ''Crisis Situations", which will be discussed at meeting of Standing Comm:i.ttee scheduled for Monday-, 12 December.

~ 7831. (tel) -L_~~~-~Ap=p=--I....,i"cc-=an==-t-, _,r::-c:e..,.,r=err=e=-=a..-.:b=ry"Mr.-.::=-.-uM'='a""t t"'hc::-:ew=--,;;-co=nn:::-=c:e:-..-~l.l.y and Mr.

Donald Dawson o.f the White House. Formerly Secretary to Uustice Burton when U.s .Senator, and Washington representative .for Gov. Harol.d Stassen prior to Republican nat•l convention. DCI suggested he contact our Personnel o.f.fice and .file .farms 57 and PHS.

Mr. Hart called on Mr. Richard and 118.8 referred to the Personnel o.f.fice.

Lunch at desk.

Mr. Charles Collins, Advisory Council - Informed DCI that they had not disseminated a report to the FBI.

Mr. Wm. J. Sheppard, State (tel) - Has letter he desires to discuses with DCI. Director stated he would stop by his o.f.fice this afternoon prior to seeing Mr. Rusk.

llr. Floyd G. Blpr, Vice President, National City Bank, NYC -

Col. Robert A. Schow, 050 -

Col. Sheffield Edwards, I&SS - Delivered :report on name check as requested by DCI.

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FRIDAY 1 9 DECEJ&BER 1949 - 2

. Departed for conference w.i.th Mr. Dean Rusk, State, ~ccompanied by

Col. T. Babbitt, ORE - on subject of the foreign intormation and overt psychological warfare programs.

Vr. W. Pforzheimer, Legal Staff - reported delivery- effected of communication addressed to Senator Brien .Mcl4ahon (ER 0-7866), and also of letter dated 1 October to Senator McCarran. (Delay in deli ver;y due to Senator 1 s European trip. )

ORE DUTY OFFICER (tel) - Left word that Director would be in the OSO DUTY OFFICER city this weekend and could be reached

at home.

Secy to S/D Louis Johnson (tel) -Left word that Director would be in the city this weekend and next week.

:Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC (tel) - Inquired if the memo submitted · regarding planes and other assets of CNAC and CATC in

Hong Kong (ER 0-7909) was satisfactory. DCI indicated in the affirmative.

Mr. L. T. Shannon, Deput.y Executive -Will discuss problem with DCI on Mondq.

:Mr. L. Kirkpatrick, 00 - DCI requested him to forward communication through channels. Jlr. Kirkpatrick advised later that the letter bad been transmitted.

TOP SECRET

TOP S£CREJ ~-MONDAY 1 12 December 1949

Mr. George G. Carey, 00 (tel) -Reference Director's request of Mr. Kirkpatrick on Friday- to dispatch a CODIIIlunication; advised that the individual bad sailed on Wednesday; that OSO is cabling their representative to have someone contact subject individual.

Kr. T. Babbitt, ORE - DCI requested him to arrange for a briefing or Mr. Wm. c. Bullitt at 1000 hours, Wednesday, 14 December, in connection with proposed trip to Spain; and to submit a list of questions for Mr. Bullitt1s use in talking wlth Franco, and others• Later, Mr. Babbitt advised that Mr.

I I and! !would brief Mr. Bolli tt.

Mr. L. T~ Shannon, Deputy Executive -Director signed Administrative Instruction #~0-1, Personnel Polic.y and Procedures.

Mr. F. Wisner. OPC (tel) -Understands that DCI is to see a Major I I people in CIA who know him from his days in Greece in 1943-1944, believe him to be neurotic. DCI stated he did not know him; that he had received a telephone call from him over the weekend requesting an interview on an urgent matter.

Major! I Hq. 2nd Arirry, G-2 Section -regarding strictlj an Arii\Y' matter; did not want job.

Capt. c. L. Winecoff, Executive -Left with the Director papers concerning relief of .Mr. John Maury.

Jlr. F. Wisner, OPC (tel) - Reference to a conversation on Thursday, 8 Dec&Dber, . an OPC consultant is going to Paris in connection with his private law business; assured DCI that ind.i vidual would have no official duty in connection with trip.

Mr. Robert L. Dean, applicant (tel) - Had seen recent article in NY TIMES and desired to file application. Appointment arranged direct1Twith Personnel office.

Lunched with Mr. Joseph Alsop, 2720 Dumbarton Ave.

Mr. George G. Garey, 00 (tel) - A recent letter from Mr. c. Singh, Fetters Hot Springs, California (ER 0-7343) requested int&fview with member. of starr in San Francisco area. A re~sentative !rom the San Francisco office called on Mr.\Singh; he is an ~plicant for employment; formerly 111 th FBi: •

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TOP SECRET llONDAY, !2 DECl!JIBER 1949 - 2

Mr. Joseph Jl. llcDaniel, ECA (tel) - Inquired it the Major ATLO mentioned in DCl's letter (ER 0-7936) was ll/A in Rome. Preparing cable and wanted to verit7 propriet7 of mentioning name; DCI indicated that it would be satistact017 to iridicate subject's name, who is an V./A.

Col. Robert A. Schow, 000 - DCI requested that he prepare. reply to #.34103.

~ Maj. Gen. s. LeRo,y Irwin, Director o£ Intelligence, GSUSA (tel) -

Inquired it CIA would be able to emplo,y a P-8 being released £rom wright Field Laborator.r by- the Air Forcer--''------, subject individual will accept P-7 slot it available. '-I -----" DCI wil.l check and advise Gen. Irwin on Tuesday, 13 Dec.

llr. Prescott Childs, COAPS - Reported on meeting o£ Standing Commi. ttee, IAC.

Connander A. D. A. Crawford -~

Mr. Charles Bates, FBI -liaison - DCI handed him memo addressed to the Director, FBI.

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TUESDAY, 13 DECEXBER 1949

Dr. Will~d Machle, OSI (tel) -Reference memorandum from General Cabell (/1023338) concerning staff' stucy bein~ prepared by member of' Military Liaison Committee. AD/OSI took care: of' the matter ini'ol'll18l.ly inasmuch as it was on a s'bai'i' level basis. Dr. Uachle also straightened it out with General Cabell. Is sending the DCI a memo i'or information (#.30190).

Departed 0945 i'or Naval lledical. Center i'or annual physical check up.

llr. Constantine. Brown, Evening Star (tel) - Called to invite DCI to lunch with him this noon. Call uncompleted.

llr.'--------,---.=---=-=-' Dayton, Ohio (applicant) - Formerly with Wright Field Laboratory; hopes functions of Laboratory transferred to CIA. Mentioned Vr. Wisner had been present at recmt demonstration of' their work in Pentagon. Claimed to have visited "CIA's laboratories" abroad, which he said could be verified by Col. Edwards and Mr. Duggan. Other references given: General Donovan,· Robert LeFebre of GPO, and Col. H. M. McCoy, Industrial War College.

Col. Robert A. Schow, OSO (tel) -Advised that the inUividual mentioned by General Irwin in conversation wi t.h DCI on 12 December is the individual referred to in paragraph 9 of memo which the ADSO had submit ted last week on the \'fright Field installation. I I

llr. Wm. C. Bullitt (tel) - Invited DCI to dinner. Accepted. Also mentioned the briefing for his benefit tomorrow at 1000 hours.

Lunched at desk.

Office of the AD/ORE (tel) - Stated that some of their people bad been summoned to a meeting this afternoon in the Pentagon in connection with the draf't NSC paper (re NSC 48) and wwld appreciate opportunity of reading the copy of draf't paper which had just been delivered to DCI. Copy dispatched to ORE and later returned to DCI. ( #34104) •

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:ur. c. D. DeLoach, FBI (tel) - Has report on Werner GUTTMAN which he desires to deliver to the DC! on 14 December.

Also inquired concerning agenda for the lAC meeting on Friday, 16 December. DC! informed him that the only important item concerned "crisis situations".

Mr. Prescott Childs, COAPS, and - Presentation of drafts on the Mr. L. Houston, General Counsel "crisis situations" for lAC meeting

scheduled for Fri~, 16 December.

Mr. Frank Wisner, OPC (tel) -Reference items to be discussed this · afternoon at meeting with U/S/State Webb. Request for

guidance for OPC on Far East. WUl also discuss a particular operation in the psychological warfare field, which has been completed and which is a good example of what ,. .. .., 'hA · .. ~ .. 1-... ~

Mr. Shelb,)r Fitze, NA.4882 (tel) - Seeking appointment with DCI tor Wednesday', 14 De9ember. He will be informed later.

Mr. Warren Hamilton, x 2058 (tel) - is acquainted with DC! and des:1res to come sq "hello" and pay respects. He will be informed later.

Mr. Peter Brandt, St. LoY.is Post Dispatch (tel) -Will call again Wednesd.a¥, 14 December.

Dr. James Andrews, OCD (tel) - Inquired if contact had been established by DCI or Office of the DCI with Red Cross. If not, desires to talk w1 th DCI.

Col. Robert A. Schow, OSO -

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI -In connection with the memo from General Cabell and report being prepared by MLC. ( #023338) •

Departed for Office of Under Secretary of State Webb.

THURSDAY, 15 DECI!JlBER 1949


Mr. George G. Carey, 00 - DCI requested that he ascertain whether cr not OPC had received a copy of Q-49/49-5, translation of document entitled, "Extended Wart are Plan of the COentral. China Military and Political Headquarters".

Later, 14r. Carey advised that OPC and State had been furnished advance copies ot the document.

Mr. Carey also inquired it the 25% selected 00 reports were meeting the DCI 1 s requirements. The Director informed him that the arrangement was satisfactory.

Col. Robert A. Show, OSO -

Col. Mose Pettigrew, ORE -

Col. Robert A. Schow, OSO (tel) - DC::J: requested he return the paper concerning Wright Field Laboratory, not later than noon

. tomorrow, because the subject would probably be brought up at the IAC meeting. Col. Schow added that a memo on: the subject is being prepared· in SO and will be · ready this afternoon. (ER 0-8016).

Lunched at desk.


Mr. Prescott Childs, COAPS - DCI handed him #34107 1 Memo !rom Actg. Exec Secy, NSC, transmitting copy ot memo from Secstate requesting further report b.Y DCI in connection with NSC-50; and #34108 from ES/NSC requesting DC! to submit desired report -- concerning the recommended Estimates Division in ORE. Mr. Childs to prepare report.

DC! also returned to Mr. Childs· #3&Jl5 1 draf:b report in connection with NSC-$0.

Captain C. D. Winecoff, Executive - Director requested that he hold ER 0-7931 on the subject ot•Training Organization".

Mr. L. Houston, General Counsel - DCI requested preparation ot reply in connection with request !rom Senator McCarran (ER 0-8002) tor information on Mr. SQUADRILLI, coordinator of the Displaced Persons program in Europe.

Mr. Shelby Fitz&, attorney, Southern Build:lng, w.D.c. -

Col. Sheffield Edwards, I&SS - Co;nce~ statement b.Y Mr .1 I of Wright Field Laboratories that he had inspected certain CIA technical laboratories in Germaqy, of which Col. Edwards had knowleclge.

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Col. Robert A. Schow, OSO -

Rear Adm. c. F. Espe, ON! {tel) - DCI requested that he endeavor to obtain information concerning A. E. Upton, who is working somewhere in the Defense Department.

Later - Adm. Espe informed the Director that subject is on duty in the Office of the Secretar,r of the Air Force. No additional information required. {See ER 0-8024)

Mr. Richard Parkhurst, Oak Knoll, Winchester, Mass - {formerly Commissioner, u.s. Maritime Commission) -

Dr. Willard Maichle, OSI -Reference to Administrative Instruction No. 20-~, Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Mr. Bates, Fm liaison- Delivered document to DCI.

Mr. George Fielding Eliot -

Departed for Admiral Souers' office.

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE (tel) -With reference to ORE study submitted todlzy' regarding assistance to·Chinese Communists, a request bad been received from Mr. Earman, Joint Staff, for a copy for delivery to a Mr. Kenneth Young, OSD. DCI stated he bad not had an opportunity to read the study and preferred copies not be disseminated until he. had done so. Mr. Babbitt will check with him tomorrow.

Under SecDefense s. T. Early' (tel) -Will call tomorrow.

Mrs.· Fred Goessling - (tel) - Requested appointment with either DCI or Mr. Richard. Did not appear at .!}ppointed time.

Mr. GB.Ynor, OSO (tel) - Referred to memo from DCI to Department of State, dated 2 December, on subject or Chinese students, received from delicate source; State Department fee~s that Commerce and the Bureau or Customs should be notified also 1 because the memo dealt with items that would be of interest to both. Mr. Gaynor stated that, personally', he would just as soon let State pass the information along to Comerce and CustOilS unless the DCI prefers to have OSO do so. He was informed that this information would be passed to the Director, and he would be informed Friday morning of the Director's wishes in the matter.

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