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25 October 1948

Deputy Director lectured at Air War College, Maxwell Field, Ala, on"ORGANIZATION AND MISSION OF CIA."

Commander Taylor called; stated it was "personal" and will call again26 October.

ID, stated he will call 26 October.

Requested two copies of letters of commendation to beforwarded to Hq. Detachment for official file.

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Director's Staff Conference.

Exec I&S requested to obtain copy or extract of entry on PoliceRecords of CO.

ICAPS reference discussion with Arnvr on implementa-tion of roject| It was suggested that he discuss subjectfurther with Co wards who has additional information.

ID, reference Gen. Bolling's desire to talk .with Directorconcerning Appointment to be scheduled for early next week.

Comdr Taylor, Navy Communications, reference application of Lt Col.Bankson Holcomb. Application referred to

Taylor will query

Mr. Carey also mentioned approach by Signal Corps re two channelsfrom WDC to Embassy London. Query to be made as to cost and ifwe could be guaranteed our needs of about 25,000 words to and

65,000 words from London daily.

Lunched with Mrs. Patterson.

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27 October 1948

Mr. Kirkpatrick, CB/00, reference Eleanor Rattigan, applicant. StatedMr. Cheek of"San Francisco office had contacted her and was for-warding a report. Report will be made available to DD.

eference cryptographic devices offered for demonstra-tion

Mr. Carey, 00, reference designation of Mr. Kirkpatrick as Chief,Contact Branch. Approved by DCI.

Mr. Shannon reference Arny request for release and reassignment of

Communications Branch, reference communicationsproblems with particular regard to eyes only messages to Director, etc.

Mr. Duggan, I&S, reference new credentials to be issued for Contacts Branchrepresentatives and EIB investigators. (Blue seal; yellow seal.)

reference General

Reference -DD would like to discuss subject with Col.Williams in near future.

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28 October 1948

Mr. Angleton reference General Marras.

Mr. Kirkpatrick, CB/00, reference contact by Mr. Cheek, San Francisco ,with Eleanor Rattigan, applicant. San Francisco office interestedand believed they would be able to offer something.Mr. Cheek submitting report of interview.

Mr. Richard Eells, Library ofCongress, reference lecture and receptionin Coolidge Auditorium, November 3rd, 8:30 p.m. Two tickets willbe sent to DD. -

Lunchedn at Hotel 2400 for unable to attend.

Briefing of Director on budget -- Mr. Saunders, Mr. Shannon,

29 October 1948

Mr. Shannon reference FBIB request for additional funds in connectionwith two AT&T lines being made available through Signal Corps.Approved.

Mr. 'Car'ey, 00, request on FBIrfor permission to interrogate defector-=at request of ID. FBI has not granted approval. Mr. kirkpatrick

irbrking with Mr. DeLoach.

Col. Galloway, reference revision of Special

Funds Regulations.

Called on ID, and Col. Levine, ID.

Mr. Stevens, ORE, reference report and photographs from LIFE corres-pondent, covering situation in Mukden---certain of our facilitieshave been pinpointed.. Mr. LaBourne, RE 6050, stated they wouldbe glad to eliminate- any reference to a particular activityor facility and believed they could make reference sufficientlyvague.

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Col. Babbitt, ORE, reference temporary security waiver forRequest will be expedited.

Dr. Andrews, OCD, reference desire to brief Dr. Luther Evans, Librarianof Congress; prior to projected trip. Briefing to be handled byORE and OCD; it was not desired to arrange personal discussion withDCI.

OSO, reference contact with and Col. Deanin connection withObtained clearance h ID, for contact.

stated they quer e COM if ID could sendC Bromley on survey.

Col. Edwards reference "investigations"; I&S vs FBI.

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2 November 1948

Director s Weekly Staff Conference.

Col. Edwards, I&S, reference former employee - reportedendeavoring to sell classified nformation.

Conferred with ADSO.

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3 November 1948

ADSO reference atmospheric conditions which are currently delayingcable traffic. *

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OCD Liaison, reference reply that theyhad no further information available as regards 3/48 (para 14).

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4 November 1948

Mr. OSO, reference re ort on services --appen x being prepared to include immigration.

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Departed for New York.

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5 November 1948

Conferred with Dr. Willard Machle, New York University, Rm. 714Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington, NYC, regarding ScientificIntelligence.

ID, reference representative to be sent to EUCOMin connec ion with survey o ADSO,requested to handle call.

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8 November 1948

Dr. Willard Machle, NY University, reference appointment scheduledfor 1000 on Monday 15 November, with Director, DD, anof RDB.Advised Dr. Hafstad of scheduled appointment.

Col. Shannon, Exec A&M, reference CIA Reserve Unit -- designation ofArny commanding officer.

DD requested the T/0 for Scientific Branch as now set up -positions occupied and those to be filled; also T/0 for NEG/OSO;and combined totals of both. Deadline: 11/12.

Mr. Houston, General Counsel, reference liaison and cooperation withDepartment of Justice--Immigration and Naturalization Service.

AC, reference scheduled trip to West Coast.Talked with Exec A&M concerning travel orders and payment.

advised that the State Department was issuing daily guidances,an other material for the Information Program; queried if DDdesired to receiveary of this material.

General Bolling, ID, USA, reference total ArEW strength.Major White, USAF, reference Air Force strength.

Mr. Carey, ADOO, reference Mr. Zenkel--00 had completed interrogationand State had used him on Voice of America; State suggested 00pay subject $100 for work; this was refused as 00 had financedinterrogation project.

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Col. A. J. D. Biddle - reference Theodore Schulze - see Memo attached.

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MEM)RANDUM FOR THE RECORD:

Following brief on THEODORE SHULZE obtained from Colonel

A. J. D. Biddle:

Subject is stepson of Colonel Biddle.

Age 26 years.

Trained as -mining engineer and has had practical experi-ence in deep ground mining.

Adventurous.

Wealthy in own right.

Through contact with Polish miners, developed acquaintancethat led to joining Polish Arrmy in 1939 as Lieutenant. Fought withthem through 1939-1940 campaign until Dunkerque. Remained under-ground in France with Free French.

Joined French forces in Africa as tank lieutenant withGeneral LeClerq. Fought with French up through Africa from south.Then joined US forces in Africa. With French and U. S. forces,received wounds which caused loss of one eye and severe leg woundswhich may eventually lead to loss of one leg.

Hospitalized in England by US and discharged 98% disability.At own request, and through Colonel Biddle, returned to French forces

(2d French Armored Div.) for European invasion. Is holder of a lownumbered DeGaulle "Croix de Lorraine".

Remained in France after war and has retained close liaisonwith DeGaulle supporters.

9 November 1948

Mr. Carey, 00, reference trip to Reseda; sampling.Col. White to accompany m. andCol. White have full understanding of project.

Mr. Wisner, OPC, reference revision of Special Funds Regulations.Reference responsibility for Alien Interrogation.Reference submission of OPC project covering funds forinterrogation purposes.

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Cocktails - General CabellA.C.A.S(I) - Arnr-Navy iown u.

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10 November 1948

Director's Weekly Staff Conference.

ORE reference receipt of two medical journalsdocuments forwarded to OCD.

Col. Edwards, I&S, requested to a information to State Departmentand FBI concernin which had been received from

u ec reported to be employed by Voiceo meric -- and reported to be communist.Information passed informally to Mr. Wisner, OPC.

General Bolling, ID, reference appointment for Mr. Haynes, ParamountPictures for 10 A.M. Friday, 12 November.

SO, reference qualifications of personnel for additionalT/U approved for London.

Mr. Duggan, i&S, and Mr. Saunders, Budget & Finance, reference allowances,funds, etc., for survey team to Venezuela.

Official luncheon -- Carlton, South Lounge

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12 November 1948

OSO, reference dissemination of contents of cable

n rubber to Mr. Chandler, OCD; information as resultof h s request covering ORE requirements.

Mr. Carey, 00, reference lJ days leave. Approved.

Mr. Wm. W. Haines, So. Laguna, California (Paramount Pictures) --

Arnr had approached Paramount about making picture re intelligence.

Desired to discuss various phases of approach from securitystandpoint, etc. (Mr. Haines--Mayflower Hotel)

Also inquired status of application of Scarsdale,

N.Y. (Father: 40 E 49th St. NY 17, NY.)Being cons idered for F-3, Foreign Affairs Analyst, .ORE;

I&S just completed final investigation and subject cleared forimmediate entry on duty.

General O'Hare reference discussion with DCI prior to departure forMA station, Paris.

Mrs. Brown, New York Times, NA 3016, reference information to be used

in conjunction with article for Sunday Times on monitoring of

foreign broadcasts.

General Bolling, ID, reference delay in obtaining permission from FBI

to interrogate MORAVEK.Talked with Mr. DeLoach, FBI liaison, who indicated subject

might be released for interrogation purposes very soon. Willadvise.

Dr. Willard Machle, NYC, reference confirmation of reservation, etc.

Dr. Andrews, OCD, reference Pforzheimer request for releases of

report by Hoover Commission.

Official luncheon -- Mr. Frost, BBC -- Cabinet Room, Carlton Hotel.

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15 November 1948

Mr. Wisner, OPC, reference purpose of visit of Mr. Donald McLacklan,economic editor of London Times. Has letter of introduction to

DCI fron DNI, London. Semi-Official.

Dr. Willard Machle, New York, reference Scientific Intelligence.

Conferred with Director an To report about I Dec.

Col. Shannon, Exec A&M, reference securing 2 or 3 P-9 slots

for scientific personnel. Provision for P-9s to be included in

legislation.

Col. Edwards, I&S, reference investigation of-safe tampering. Correc-

tive steps to be taken. Investigation initiated at request of

OSO.

Mr. Kirkpatrick, 00, reference advice from Mr. DeLoach, FBI liaisonthat we could proceed with interrogation of Mr. Moravek, at

request of Army.

Mr. Houston, General Counsel- reference Karaghusev; suggested that

Mitchell, OSO, contact or|i i ID, concerningsubject's expressed des-re to pu s articles.

Conference: Col. Babbitt, Dr. Andrews, Col. Edwards, Comdr. Rawlins,reference liaison with ECA and furnishing certain intelligence.

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16 November 1948

Mr. Wm. W. Haines, reference status of application ofWas informed that investigation had been completed and subjectwould be requested to report for duty within short time.

reference designations of additional personnel.

General Bolling, ID, reference numerous requests to interrogate alienswhich had been held up by FBI. Will submit list of requests andindicate time lag in obtaining permission to interrogate or commentfrom the FBI.Mr. Kirkpatrick, 00, was requested to submit list of cases pendingwith the Bureau and to indicate those in which Arnry had expressedinterest.

Dr. Andrews reference request from Munitions Board for copy of SID-USSR.Request originally forwarded to Basic Intelligence Group, ORE, butno action had been taken and Dr. Andrews requested permission toimmediately forward material. Approved.

Mr. Duggan, I&S, reference case -- subject had again dis-appeared; had been under medical treatment; will report case toFBI; recommended termination of subject for "convenience of Govt."

Col Biddle reference item in State Daily Summary regarding visit ofGeneral Marras, Italian Chief of Staff.Col. Biddle mentioned desirability of additional "decoration" forGen. Marras; requested Mr. Angleton, OSO, to submit informationfor use in connection therewith.

To Pentagon.

Director's Weekly Staff Conference cancelled.

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17 November 1948

Mr. Houston, General Counsel, reference Karaghusiev.

Reference handling of aliens by OPC, and other offices.

Reference liaison with Immigration and Naturalization -- numberof entries into US on "urgent" basis.

Reference revision of Special Funds regulations.

Mr. Shannon, Exec A&M, reference space assignment for -Advisory Council--South Building.ICAPS and General Counsel to be placed in Admin. Bldg.Reference space for Scientific Branch---probably to include NEG.

Assighment of Miss May and "projectionist" to Exec Registry.

Reference termination of

0Mr OSO, reference hotels, etc., utilized for safe-housing;

methods of approach, etc.

Major General McAuliffe, Arny, reference P-9s for scientific personnel.

Col. Shannon handling request for these positions. DCI contacted

Rear Admiral Paul B. Nibecker, EXOS, in this connection.

Mr. Carey, 00, reference Rand project--queried if approach would bemade thru Contact Branch. DD explained that we will receive any-thing they believe to be of interest to us through OPC. They

are primarily interested in obtaining information contained inold OSS files on pheychological warfare, etc.Contact Branch will not contact individuals on this Project.

Mr. DeLoach, FBI, concerning requests on Bureau for permission tointerrogate designated aliens. Time lag, etc.

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Called on Mr. Lennon, Manager of Carlton Hotel.

General Walsh called to express gratitude for DD's efforts on behalf of

also called for appointment to "pay respects".

General Bolling, ID, reference meeting to be held in his office Monday,

22 November, 10 A.M. in connection with exploitation of aliens.Representative from Air Force and Navy to be present, in addition toFBI representative.Mr. Kirkpatrick, CB/00, requested to attend.

Dr.- Andrew, QCD, reference request for sample copiesof certain university publications.

Col. Edwards, I&S, reference request by Comdr. Mark Little, ONI, forbiographical sketch of Donald Robinson, author of article appearingih Sat. Eve Post on Intelligence

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19 November 1948 - 2

Dr. Andrews, OCD, reference temporary security waiver for Wm. Jos. Smith--for courier service.

ADSO reference indication that Mr. Blum, OSD, was making numerous inquiriesas to source of material used in Robinson article in Sat. Eve. Post.

Reference survey of organization.

Dr. Craig, ID, reference inspection of OCD facilities -was very pleased.Arrangements will be made for him to visit 00 branches.

Mr. McCarthy, ICAPS, reference liquidation of SANACC subcommittee on p.w.

With Director Co dwards, Mr. Coulter, Mr. Hopper and Mr. Petersohreference project -- for briefing of members of mission. 1L 71f C 9

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22 November 1948

Mr. Houston reference desirability of having staff of General Counselwithin same office area.

Col. Edwards, I&S, reference processing of individual on whom namecheck had not been completed.

Mr. Angleton, SO, reference recommendation for decoration for Gen. Marras.

Dr. Machle reference remuneration for serving as Consultant.General Counsel queried as to legaliti.

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23 November 1948


Col. Biddle reference itinerary of General Marras.Mr. Angleton and Col. Biddle reference decoration for GeneralMarras.

Dr. Machle reference remuneration as consultant to private industry.General Counsel obtaining information which will be forwarded.(151 No. Fulton Ave., Mt. Vernon, NY)

reference meeting of President's Advisory Commission onInternational Information - reports by Messrs Oechener andBlock on their regular programs. Members of InterdepartmentalCoordinating Staff also there.

Mr. Kirkpatrick, CB/00, reference meeting in General Bolling's officeon interrogation of aliens.

General Todd, Joint Staff, reference OSS War Report. To be returnedto DD's attention for comments from Gen. Donovan.

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24 November 1948

Dr. Andrews, OCD, reference request for exchange ofinformation.

to pay respects.

General Moore, Secy, General Staff, reference status of applicationof Miss Nancy Ann Walker. When name check completed, probablywill enter on duty as Steno CAF-4, OPC.

Mr. Deputy Chief, FBIB, reference material to be madeavailable during visit of General Marras.

Col. Babbitt, ORE, reference any material received from Venezuelaarea (for Cong. Busbey group)

Admiral Stone reference USCIB meetin on 30 November to considerproposed organisation of CI. will attend in absenceof

Mr. MacCarthy attended meeting of Consultative Group for DD.

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Col. MacLean, ID, reference presentation by ID on areas of collectionrequests -- invitation extended to DCI, DD and about ten CIArepresentatives for 1430 hours, k December, Rm. 2E789 Pentagon.ADSO has been requested to select five individuals to attend this

presentation and ADOO has been requested to select three.

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Mr. Reel - (tel) Has cable indicating trouble is beginning in Venezuela.Rifle shots heard from Embassy andaa small outlyingtown is in hands of the non-Army group.

Mr. Fred E. Busbey (tel) General Wright relayed above message to theCongressman and said he would send him a paraphraseof the cable.

Mr. Walter Pforzheimer - Re Message for Congressman Busbey, to bedelivered today.

Lunch

Colonel-A.J.Biddle (tel) re Luncheon Director is planning for British(?)friends.

Mr. Fisher Howe, State Dept (tel) A matter of some urgency has come up.He and Mr. Armstrong would like General Wright to comeover and talk to them about it. Room 7262.

could come over to see General Wright and bring hisreplacement, some day next week. Appointment arrangedfor 3:00 Tuesday, 30 November.

Colonel Shannon -

General Wright went to see Mr. Park Armstrong and Fisher Howe.(tel)

I.D.. re Visit to State Department (above)re:

Colonel Galloway (tel) re promotion of personnel.

Mr. Fred E. Busbey (tel) General Wright gave him the latest informationon the situation in Venezuela. "Arnr has things undercontrol in oilfield areas; strikers back to work.; nodissension against employers, etc. ". Mr. Busbey askedthat our men get in touch with him in South America.

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29 November19M

Mr. Real, SO, reference reports from Venezuela --general situation quiet.Congressman Busbey so advised.

Mr. Fisher Howe, State, reference State desire that Arnmr transportto US; State will arrange visa, etc.; request CIA to care

for subject for 60 days. DD stated that CIA would assume responsi-bility for subject only during period of interrogation--themaximum period approximately 14 days. Mr. Howe stated Statewould confirm arrangement, and that following interrogation period,State would assume responsibility.Mr. Kirkpatrick, CB/00, advised of discussion and conditionsof agreement.

Mr. Kirkpatrick, CB/00, reference meeting with FBI representativesregarding -exploitation of aliens -- complete understanding ofprocedure.

Col. Galloway, ADSO, reference designation of approximately 5 SOrepresentatives to attend presentation by ID on 1 December oncollection requirements in specific areas. (Central Europe)Mr Carey, 00, requested to designate about 3 00 representatives-hopes to be able to attend himself.

Mr. Richardson, Research & Development Board reference request for3 p-9's -- had requested that he coordinate requestsand replies rom three departments, Verbal concurrences havebeen received by Col. Shannon, Exec A&M.

Mr. Broadley, I&S, reference dissemination of intelligence informationto ECA; all information to be channeled thru Mr. Doherty.

Col. Edwards reference lecture by Lt. Col. Gould, ORE, at MaxwellField.

Mr. Duggan I&S, reference arrangements being made by SO to terminate-- medical certificate has been received to indicate

subject will require prolonged treatment. Subject has beenreturned to home in Baltimore.

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Col. Gillam - personal - reference lunch on 1 December with Gen. Gillam.

Mr. Kirkpatrick reference case. Arrg transporting subject atState's request.

Col. Galloway reference request for Oomments on OSS War Report by GeneralDonovan; cogr of Report to be forwarded to DCI for transmittal.

Capt. Winecoff and Dr. Andrews reference dissemination of intelligenceinformation to other than National Military Establishment -- withparticular reference to flow of material to ECA.

Mr. Childs, ICAPS, reference scientific and psychological researchby RDB and other activities; RAND project, etc.

Also Mr. David Beckler, RDB, and Mr. McCarthy referencescientific intelligence research methods, etc.

Personnel advised that Miss Nancy Ann Walker will report for duty on2 December.

Col Galloway reference request b Mr Dulles thru Mr. Blum tofor cora of)

ocumen n arc ves. DCI requestedthat document be made available.

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1 December 1948-

Mr.Angleton, SO,, reference Gen. Marras; background information givento General Bradley.Queried regarding dissemination of additional information.

Mr. Childs reference paper on Scientific Attaches; comments ofRDB and OSD.

Dr. Andrews, OCD, reference requests for information which have beenhanded informally by RDB to'members of Scientific Branch, ORE.Suggested he arrange to discuss procedure with RDB for channel-ing of information requests to OCD.

OSO, was advised of our arrangement to coordinaten erroga on of Heidrich upon arrival in Washington.

Mr. DeLoach, FBI liaison, reference requests on Bureau for authorityto interrogate aliens.

Mr. Carey reference State request on DCI that CB/00 have someone meetHeidrich At Westover Field. DCI approved.

Lunched with General Gillem at Arne-Navy Country Club.

Attended presentation by ID on collection requirements. (Rm. 2E789 Pentagon)

2 December 1948

Mr. Reitzel and Mr. MacMillan,reference transcript of lecture atJoint Orientation Conference--to be published; review forelimination of classified material. 6 December deadline forreturn of material to DD.

Col. Edwards reference loyaltiy case of C.G. pending before CSC LoyaltyBoard. Security case will not be tried until return of case fromCSC.

Mr. FBIB, reference report to Col. Biddle for General Marras.copy furnished Mr. Angleton.)

Mr. Angleton reference approach by OPC to ECA-Harriman throughLindsay--Bonesteel--Talbot. DD will discuss with DCI.

Mr. Houston reference contact with Immigration and Naturalization--to arrange expeditious handling of certain cases. Previouslyhandled directly with NY Port officials, police, etc. Suggestedpossibility of approach thru John Graham, Asst. to Under Secretaryof Treasury.

Mr. Carey, 00, reference Armstrong, State, request on DCI to arrangeto meet Heidrich at Westover Field.

Reference dissemination of 00-B reports to other than IACagencies by OCD. Field representatives assure sources thatraw information is furnished only IAC agencies; fears breakin security and'loss of confidence on part of source.

Discussed problem with Dr. Andrews, OCD, who will discuss problemwith 00.

DD stated that raw information should not be disseminated toother than IAC agencies---it might be passed along in evaluatedform.

Dr. Andrews reference RDB collection requirements--letter had beenaddressed to Mr. Beckler RDB by Mr. Stetson, OCD, regardingproblem on Nov. 24. DD stated it was desirable that a letter beaddressed to Chairman, RDB, rather than to an individual.

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Mr. Houston reference question of quotas; will explore subject furtherwith Mr. Fierst, State.

Dr. Horace Craig, ID, reference desire to inspect ORE organizationand operations. Capt. Weincoff, ORE, will make necessaryarrangements.

Cocktails - Col. and Mrs. Shannon - Aragr-Navy Town Club.

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3 December 1948

Mr. Childs reference NSC staff paper of NSC 35 Series - "MeasuresRequired to Achieve US Objectives with Respect to USSR".

Mr. Angleton, SO reference arrangements in connection with visitcf. Messrs.

Mr. Houston reference customs clearance of above visitors.

referenceon nuc ear energy.

ORE reference request by Messrs. Fleming and Galbreath for liaison oncontinuing basis with Presidentes Council of Economic Advisors.Memo to be forwarded to DCI via I&S on subject.

Col. Babbitt reference resignation as consultant.

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6 December 1948

Dr Willard Machle reported for duty with Scientific Branch.

FBIB, for appointment with DD; referred to Exec Dir.

Mr. Duggan, I&S, reference Steichen -- reported in NY today; to adviselocal FBI representative.

Mr. Doderidge forwarding information to DD which may be of interest.

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Informal reception for General Marras at residence of Col. A. J. D. Biddle.

With Director to office for briefing on nuclear energyactivities.

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7 December 1948

Mr. DeLoach, FBI, reference withdrawal of Bureau from casenow that subject had been located.


Col. Babbitt reference recommendations reported to be embodied inEberstadt Report covering ORE functions.

reference line of discussion to be followed withBertrand.

Dr. Craig, G-2, reference visit to ORE, on Wednesday 8 December.

Mr. Houston reference series of seminars being conducted by OPC.

0Mr. Childs reference program outlined by RDB which practically

duplicates our NIS Program.

Mr. I&S, reported Steichen was leaving for St.Paul in accordancewith arrangements by family.

Luncheon - Carlton Hotel

Dinner - Metropolitan Club

In Director's office to meet

8 December 1948,

Mr. Chandler, OCD, reference American Council of Learned Societies--handling of Soviet periodicals, etc. Matter discussed withMr. Childs, ICAPS, for further study.

SO, reference additional personnel for London.

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Director's dinner at Shoreham honoring Messrs.

reference Dr. Colby's statement that he felt additional

personnel were required -- appointment has been arranged with DCIfor discussion.

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9 December 1948

Conferred with Mr.

Mr. T. D. Palmer, Joint-Export-Import Agency, Frankfurt, Germarg--formerly OSS -- interested in position. Knows friend of DCI.

Mr. George Moise, International News Service, reference story tocounter the recent "spy" story; was advised the domestic counter-intelligence primarily FBI responsibility.

Dr. Craig, ID (x 6830), reference his visit to ORE on 8 December.

Mr. Carey reference memo being circulated ly FBI regarding alieninterrogation.

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Miss Cassell, x 2740, reference ticket for inaugural parade; had beentalking with Mr. Coyne of NSC (at suggestion of Senator Barkley)and was informed CIA would receive small allotment of tickets.Was referred to Personnel Relations.

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10 December 1948

Col. Wood, Aide to Secretary of Defense, inquired source of figuresreflected in IM 58; dated 2 December 1948.AD/ORE requested to prepare memorandum containing desiredinformation for SecDefense.

Mr'. T. D. Palmer, Joint Export-Import Agency, Frankfurt, Germarny,(formerly OSS) leaving town - will call on Tuesday, 14 December,to arrange appointment with DCI.

Mr. Carey, 00, reference memorandum from FBI addressed to Army andAir Forces regarding alien interrogation. No copy had beenfurnished CIA. Mr. Kirkpatrick obtained copy from Air Force.Arnr and Air Force believe there should be an ad hoc committeeto consider subject.

Col. Edwards, I&S, reference draft paper on agree-ment w I to perform employee investigations.

Also reference investigation report on C.0.

ORE, with special evaluation for President.

Col. Edwards reference call from Mr. Davenrt President of FederalPersonnel Board, regarding case of which had beendisapproved. Mr. Davenport advised that he had been informedof contents of file by Director, FBI, as result of check byFBI agent.

Col. Galloway, ADSO, reference charge for plane for DCI to Vienna,Paris, etc. To discuss subject with Col. Robt. Taylor of AirForce prior to submitting recommendation for action.

Mr. DeLoach, FBI liaison, reference our memorandum to Director, FBI,regarding possibility of training foreign police officials atNational Police Acadeur. Stated facilitied were too limited atpresent to undertake suggested project; but in event acadenr isenlarged, it might be possible to invite certain foreignofficials for training.

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10 December 1948 -2

Col. Galloway reference request for evaluation of certain papersby visiting French o s. Dr. Houck, SO, had discussedwith ID liaison (Mr. actin in absence of Col. Bromley)who in turn talked with to GeneralIriin and was informed a e proce ure should be that theFrench General Staff approach the US Arnr General Staff.Deputy Director will contact General Bolling, ID; regardingsubject.

Col. Galloway reference query from Easton; "C" to appear before JICand wanted indication whether we are to participate in Committee.DCI has presented proposal to JCS. ADSO to hold reply untilsome indication is received from JCS.

Mr. Houston reference aliens for OPC.

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13 December 194,8

Director reference arrival of Col. DCI, DD and ADSO dis-

cussed conversations to be had with subject.

Col. White, FBIB, advised there was no mohitored reports on General

Marras over week end; hence no report will be submitted today.

reference arrangements for farewell luncheon for Col. Galloway.

Col. Galloway reference arrangements for luncheon by DD for visitingFrench officials on Tuesday, 14 December.

General Bolling, ID, reference French request for evaluation of certainpapers. Will have someone contact ADSO.

Mr. Carey reference cable from egarding messagebeing forwarded to DCI by

Mr. T. D. Palmer, formerly OSS, Joint Export-Import Agency, Frankfurt,Germany - will return to States in about three months. Hopes tobe able to see DCI at that time. Is interested in job.

Col. Wood, Aide to SecDefense, reference preparation of additional

information on IM-58. Checked with ORE and information will be

delivered to DD late this afternoon.

General Paul reference appointment for 1000 hours, Tuesday, 14 December.

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With DCI, ED and General Couns on proposed legislation.

14 December 1948

ADSO reference query from Col. Robt. Wood, OSD, regarding interrogationof two Russians; was informed that we were not doing it. Col.Mussett, Air Force, advised that Mr. Offiec of State Departmentwas handling the matter.

Arrangements for final conference wit DCI;attended by ADSO, Mr. Angleton and DD. Gifts were presented.Later an inspection was made of machine facilities of OCDand operations of ORE.

Conferred with General Paul regarding assignment of o CIA.

Requested SO, to obtain report on status of investigation

of Opera on ID had queried DCI.Also requeste ac ground information on WALDEMAN, (name mentioned

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Mr. Schaefer, CB/00, reference additional information regardingRussian exports of manganese and chromite.

General Bolling, ID, reference WALDEMAN and "GEORGE".

NEM, advised he had received call from Mr. Chase, State Depart-

men an assistant to undersecretary) regarding space requirements

General Bollin ID reference visit of Director Generaand Col. to ID.

SO - just returned from tour

o du n n s ng eave; entered several complaints

concerning cover, travel orders, etc. ADSO advised he considered

subject "security risk"; Personnel has not been able to find other

assignment for subject to meet subject's "requirements" of employment.

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Col. Edwards reference former OSS employee who has documents in possession.

Dr. Andrews, OCD, reference index of German scientists available inGermany. Memorandum forwarded to SO for comment.

Luncheon at AriW-Navy Club honoring Director Generaland Col. Col. Galloway, Mr. Angleton,Mr. Kings ey and

Mr. Thomas Cassady, Chicago - to say "hello".

15 December 1948

General Bollin ID reference conversation between General Irwinand Col. -- a direct query concerningwas made. Gen. Irwin stated he was not informed on subjectdue to his recent assignment as Dir of Intel.

Mr. Houston and Mr. Duggan reference handling of case of formerOSS employee and documents involved.

Mr. Helms, SO, reference information on Eric WALDEMAN;also to furnish brief of "GEORGE", former OSS employee.General Bolling, ID, suggested that Col. Meade, ID, contactDD for information available on above subjects. Appointmentscheduled for 16 December.

Col. Babbitt and Col. Shannon reference representatives to attendJoint Conference of Geographical Societies to be held in Milwaukee.DD stated that 5 representatives was excessive--that it could notbe justified budget-wise.

Official luncheon honoring ColCarlton Hotel. Col. Galloway, Mr. Kingsley, Mr. Ladd.

General Bollin ID reference interim report requested on investiga-tion oAlso re erence appointment of Col. Mead. on 16 December to dis-cuss available information on WALDEMAN and GEORGE.

Director's dinner honoring Col. Carlton Hotel.

16 December 1948

Col. A. D. Mead, Jr., ID, reference activities of Mr. Waldeman;EugeneThomas; operations of

Col.White advised there was no monitored report of General Marras'visit in U.S.

General Bolling, ID, reference FBI proposal covering alien interroga-tions, etc. ArnTr does not like the plan and has an over-all

plan they wish to submit.Talked with Mr. Kirkpatrick about the paper and it was suggestedhe talk with concerning certain phases of theplan and also itwould e a good idea to talk with Mr. Houston,General Counsel.

reference request for assignment of

Mr. Wisner, OPC, reference invitation to lunch withqueried line of conversation to be followed regar n p.w.

DD stated it would be satisfactory to discuss matter

reference distribution of all material from Chinato ORE. Will check to determine that dissemination is being made.

Mr. DeLoabh, FBI, reference appointment with DD on 17 December todiscuss alien interrogation.

Col. Sterling, 00, reference call from ID, concerningvisit from Frank W. Levacher, Hotel National, 592 - 7th Ave., NYC.

Has visa expiring 21 December--probably Italian visa. En routeto South America; has fine letter of recommendation from Arnold

H Miller, 120 Broadway. Suggested Mr. Hunt check with Miller --subject may be of some use to us.

Lunched in office.

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17 December 1%8

concerning status of medical intelligence.Report on survey of medical intelligence received froOffice of SecDefense (Ohly) turned over tofor review and return. It was suggested tha racne and

discuss the subject in the near future todetermine ,ta portion of medical intelligence of value tous and the establishment of a unit.

Col. Galloway reference Col. discussionregarding political action.

Mr. DeLoach and Mr. Reynolds, FBI liaison, concerning FBI positionregarding defectors; meeting held with representatives of theServices.

Mr. Carey reference copy of D.B. 115; advisedthat document is SO document. Request being forwarded to SOfor action.

Col. White, FBIB, to discuss personnel problem in Cyprus.

reference British N.E. officer's call at State Depart-men o discuss move from FKA Bldg; State drafting letter toMr. Henderson, 2nd Secretary, British Embassy, covering subject.

Mr. Kirkpatrick, Mr. Harvey, and Mr. Houston for discussion ofalien interrogation program.

reference threatened suit by Mr. George against

Col. Pruden because of loss of revenue from attempted sale of

government-published book. (Mr. George-former OSS employee).

Col. Babbitt reference request from Mr Hickerson, State, for copiesof Weekly and Monthly Summaries for staff-level use. DeputyDirector suggested that AD/ORE submit his comments and

recommendations.

Lunched in office.

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20 December 1948

With Director, Col. and Col. Galloway.

Mr. Walter Yeagley, Director of Security, ECA, and his assistant,Mr. John Doherty--reference information requests from ECA andprocedure for handling.

Mr. DeLoach, FBI, reference defector. Mr. Kirkpatrick to contact him.

With Director, Lt. Gen. Efisio Marras, Chief of Italian Army GeneralStaff, ard his aide. Col. Biddle escorted Gen. Marras.

B, queried status of our request for P-9's forscien tiic personnel. Navy has concurred. Army concurred "pro-viding Navy and Air Force concur"; Air Force reply not received.

Col. Mead, ID, reference request to declassify certain documentscovering espionageDD stated we could not concur with declassification.

Lt. Col. Scott, Civil Affairs Div, Army, queried procedure to obtainassignment to CIA.

Accompanied Col. The Hague, Netherlands, on tour of OCDand ORE.

Mr. Duggan reference security investigation of -forcovert use by OPC. DD discussed report with Director who willdiscuss with AD/OPC and suggest they refrain from using subject.

Luncheon honoring Lt. Gen. Efisio Marras.North Louhge, Carlton Hotel.

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21 DECEMBER 1948

Mr. Houston reference Agency comments on proposed espionage act, asrequested by Bureau of Budget.

Col. White, FBIB, advised there would be no report on General Marrastoday. DD requested FBIB to discontinue reports on Gen. Marras'visit; and advised that Gen. Marras had expressed appreciationfor the very fine reports furnished.

was requested to obtain a copy of Army Special Regulations

reference provision for comint to cover our needs.

Col. Mead, ID, reference instructions to the field on responsibilityof CIA. Deputy Director suggested that he cite our directivefrom NSC which applies to foreign area. Col. Mead mentionedparticularly Panama; and was referred in connection therewithto two drafts of memos prepared by Col. ,~one of whichwe concurred in, addressed to ComGenC.Z., but which we did notbelieve had been sent.

Col. Babbitt reference desire of Lt. Col Scott, Civil Affairs Div(Passport), to be assigned to CIA. Coll Babbitt will determineif any available billets. Subject spent several years in Germany

on civil affairs matters and the setting up of the military governmeit.

Col. Splean (?), AIR War College, Maxwell Field, concerning request by

Col. Lessig on for speaker for 3 January on"Introduction to the Scientific Factors of Strategic Intelligence".Request had not been handled due to reassignment.DD advised he would check into re ues an wo advise decisionbut in meantime to request to forward request to thisoffice for record purposes.Discussed matter with Col. Babbitt and it was agreed time tooshort to handle request; that it probably could be handled at alater date.

informed and requested to forward requestto D.Col. Splean (?) also queried if it were possible to obtain a backlog

of material published by CIA in connection with a particular studycovering USSR and Satellites. DD stated that such request would

have to be made through JCS.

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Col. Phillips (James H. Pub. Info Div (?)) - reference Kent Hunter,Hearst publications, request for background information inconnection with story oft communism in South America. He hadobtained certain information from the Brazilian and ChileanEmbassies; and had information to the effect that Skoda works weresending arms to SA countries. General Bolling, ID, had referredhim to DD.Col. Phillips also added that G-2 had supplied Hunter withcertain information on China, etc.It was suggested that Mr. Hunter call the DD.

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22 December 1948

With Director, a

Checked status of application of Maj. Donald Charles Pence, Retd.--on duty FBIB pool pending final security clearance.Checked with I&S and was informed that full security clearancehad been granted-this date and Personnel so advised.Col. White, FBIB, advised of clearance in order that steps may betaken to completq personnel action on promotion to higher grade.

Col. Babbitt reference unclassified background information on communistactivity in Latin and South America.

reference space forrepresentative. Suggested ne prepare as matter or record the.position maintained in all discussions with representa-tives on subject of space and liaison. DD will append commentsand desired action. o advise of decisiond m that we cannot provide office space but will offer pro-tection for files until adequate space located

I&S advised full security clearance granted on Eleanor Rattigan andPersonnel Branch so informed.

reference request (personal note) from Col. Lessig ofAir War College for speaker for 3 January to lecture on "Intro-duction to Scientific Factors of Strategic Intelligence."

_Iwill advise Air Staff that time element prohibits Cfrom complying with request but that at a later date, will beglad to furnish speaker for subject..

General Todd reference news article on intelligence estimate ofSoviet intentions. Mr Blum, OSD, had discussed subject with Gen.Todd, who refuted charges of time lag by supplying full informa-tion regarding complete and quick collaboration on estimte.Col. Wood, Aide to SecDefense, had suggested an intelligencebriefing of S/D once a month. Gen. Todd thought better than anintelligence briefing be presented under sponsorship of CIA aboutonce a month to the NSC--at the beginning'of the meeting, which

would give members additional background information for subjectson agenda. Col. Wood will call DCI.

22 December 1948 -2

Mr. James P. McDonald, a cant Referred by Cong. McCormack to DCI.Talked with DD and then to Personnel for processing.

andMr. Pforzheimer reference proposedlegislation on internal security (wire tapping, cable traffic, etc.)Budget Bureau suggested CIA submit separate bill to cover require-ments; security aspects of such action discussed.Further discussion to be had with DCI.

Mr. Kent 0. Hunter, Hearst Newspapers - reference story on communistactivity in South America; stockpiling of strategic materials byUSSR from South American countries; etc. Discussed general backgroundof situation.

With Director Maj. Gen. W. E. Hall, USAF, and Col. Gallowand Mr. Helms for discussion of Operatio

Lunched in office.

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23 December 1948

Mr. Richard J. Davis, Newsweek Magazine, 1227 Press Bldg., W.D.C.'for general background information on Chinese situation -composition, strength, strategy, etc., of Communistyarg.

Retd., 3505 Sprin land Lane. W.D.C. -reference security clearance for son,Personnel advised subject accepted for employment on March 24, 1948.Provisional clearance granted July 1; on duty at Library ofCongress on ORE project.I&S advised no priority assigned to case and no indicationwhen investigation will be completed. However, name check and fingerprints checked and no indication that arq thing derogatory will bedisclosed. Temporary security waiver can be granted to permitduty as Foreign Affairs Analyst, P-1, FE/P Br. ORE.

Col. Shannon was requested to advise of status of requestsfor P-9s.

I&S delivered 1949 credential and picked up credential expiring 31 Dec.

Lunched in office.

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24 December 1948

reference photographic pass

pass will not be renewed.

reference list of colonels and lieutenant colonelsondu having 30 years service -- jand

- both of whom stated they did no desire to berecommended for retirement at this time.

Mr. Carey reference threatened suitboth former FBIB employees.

Mr. Houston reference case of which OPC had referred toGeneral Counsel with request to o a n entry to U.S. for subject andwife.The DD stated: "The director is insistent that we must have thesame details in connection with subject case as were indicatedas necessary by the Joint Intelligence Objectives Agency beforewe can take any action regarding the entry of subject and his wife.In addition to this information, it will be necessary for OPCto provide information pertaining to the project involved in theuse of the subject. As a matter of procedure, it might be well toinform OPC that these are necessary requirements before the agencycan take action with regard to the entry or use of a foreigner."

Half holiday.

27 December 1948

Office of Director and executive staff moved to Administration Building.

Deputy Director in Chicago inspecting Inter-Agency Office and I&Sbranch.

DCI teletyped DD "What do you think of the idea of your accompanyingto Honolulu the latter part of January?"

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28 December 1948

Deputy Director en route Seattle.

Telegram received from DD to effect that he preferred not going toHawaii latter part anuary and suggested White, Carey orto accompany

Col. Shannon queried number of years and months of active governmentservice of DED as required by Bureau of Budget in computing payfor DD under proposed pay scale.Budget Bureau also queried date when DD first assigned andwhether he had been "second in command" since that date. June 1946and "yes" were answers.

Col.Cross called to talk with DD - was in town for day.

reference General Wright's i±inerary--and adequate coverSor r p.

Mr. Angleton reference address of John J. Knezevich, L.A.

DCI received from ID document covering SORGE Spy Ring Case and requestthat it be reviewed and recommendation that it be declassified andreleased to press--subject to stated deletions. DCI reviewed andconcurred in declassification and release subject to deletionsindicated.

Mr. SO, reference biographical material onIt was suggested he talk with ADSO because material DD had receivedemanated from there.

Col. Blakeney reference NSCID-5 - with particular reference.to portionsof paragraphs 1 and 2 concerning "and other agreements". ID couldfind no "other agreements" and Col. Mead had queried Col. Blakeney.

Mr. Robert P. Joyce (former SO liaison with State; and State representativeto Trieste as U. S. Political Advisor) called on DCI.(It is believed Mr. Joyce is an assistant to AD/OPC)

Situation Report 1/1-TURKEY--forwarded to Exec Registry for further routing.

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Brigadier Chapman, EX 1940, x 104, called concerning chances for employ-ment of PATTERSON KNIGHT, British subject married to American.Had started proceedings to obtain American citizenship on 28 Dec.Checked with Col. Shannon and Brig. Chapman was advised that"it is a policy of the Agency riot to consider argrone for employmentuntil they actually have American citizenship."

ID head of Plans and Collection Branch, Intel.Group -- referred to

I&S queried if Lt. Col. Karl T. Gould had secured approval from DD or DCIto speak at National War College on 27 January. It had not beencleared through I&S. It was determined that DCI had approved thelecture.

FBI file on Communist activity in U.S. passed to Mr. Harvey, (3O, atsuggestion of Mr DeLoach, FBI, and with DCI's approval.

Deputy Director in Seattle inspecting Inter-Agency Office and I&S btanch.

DD called regarding the proposed trip to Honolulu.

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30 December 1948

General Wright in Seattle and Portland (Multnomah Hotel).

Had a trial run of news film for Director and immediate staff.

extended invitation to open house for Friday 31 December,- p.m. - 2305 L Bldg. - on behalf of his branch.

Mr. Carey called DCI to ask if DD was going to acamparyto Honolulu. The Admiral said "no, but that Genera Wrightwould see in L.A."

called on General Wright -- DCI talked withhim in absence of DD.

DCI approved temporary security waiver for Col. Geo. L. King, USA, Retd,for 60 day period, beginning 12 January 1949, for duty with OPC.

DCI approved designation of Col. Pruden as Acting Deputy AssistantDirector for SO to Permit his handling certain administrativematters for| ,This particularly necessary inview of absence on leave for 30 days.DCI aske to "send up a paper to make it legal."

ADSO's memo of 30 December recommending that reorganization be effectedafter return of from South America - returned to SOwith DCI note: "no action".

Col. Shannon submitted to DCI new delegations of authority; newinstructions on Project Review Committee; and charts of thereorganization. Charts were approved by DCI and effective dateof 1 January 1949.

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Deputy Director in Portland, Oregon.

DCI signed temporary security waiver for Lt. Col. Albert Blazier Seitzas consultant to OPC for 60-day period.

Reference proposed legislation for 100 visas, Mr. Pforzheimer receivedcall from Fisher Howe, State, saying the SecState should be includedin legislation so they would have certain control over visas.It was DCI's understanding that Mr. Lovett, Actg SecState hadagreed to the 100 visas "without any strings".

With reference to "Higher Classification of CIA Exploitation of SovietRussian Language Material", DCI approved following recommendationsby I&S, which had been concurred in by 00, ORE and OCD:(1) The Bibliography of Russian Periodicals - to remain unclassified;(2) Periodical Abstracts (general series) be discontinued andreplaced by separate extracts, classified according to source, withCONFIDENTIAL as minimum classification;(3) Periodical Abstracts (scientific series) be upgraded to SECRET.(4) Translation and Information reports be classified individuallywith .CONFIDENTIAL as minimum classification.(5) 00 be directed to survey the problem of procurement of Sovietpublications from points of view of security of sources, andclassify information extracted from such sources in accordance withresults of the survey.

Mr. Helms, OSO, called to say he had a voluminous report on butthat it did not add anything to the report which DCI had.

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