IDP SECREr

TillJRSDAI. 1 SEPTE!1B;::R 1949

L__-':::::::=:::::::_1:1~""'-;=LJI/(tel)

- Asked Director if he should be present at

Director will check. He \vas informed
for Director that wedo 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)

11~30 meeting today.

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.
l1r. P. Childs, ICAPS - Re SANACC paper for OSI.

/ORE (t~l)- Re interrogation-of Dr. Robert Strausz-Hupe.

appreciated opportunity to talk to subject and stated
that he is an intelligent observer and evaluated his sources
well.

'---------,.nr=-.~1-1.

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.

EO 13526 3.3(b)(1)>25Yrs

-lOP SECRETThursdaf. 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.
tomorrow morning, 0945.

Tentative appointment set for

11r. Wm. Duggan, I&S - Will serid additional information to Director

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

!who is
Col Robert A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - Re individual named!
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
Iwho will ralJlain in ~.Jashington
over weekend if CIA considers desirable. On instruction of
requested to call Jenkins and
spot in CIA suitable for
iIr.

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
11 crack-pot 11
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.
'---oc--~----'

TOP SECRET

TUEPAI, 6 SEP'l'EMBER 1949

Mr. ThQIQU G. Caasad,.T

Rear Adrn

s. w.

ot Chicago (tel) - Wlll call Director tomorrow.

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
I 00 would llke to know
. it Director approves ot not contacting Miss c. as suggested in

bTl

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.
.

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&bbitt 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<R1
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 Septber 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.

{t. (//?~
I

Mr. R. Lawrence, FBI -

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 Col Robert A. Schow, ADSO -

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
get it regular~. Call referred toL
_OCD, who vill

handle.

to

(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.

SRP'l'1il:fB!i:R

TH(JRSDAl, 8

t-

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 i t
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 benetit 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.

Capt C. L. Winecoff, Executive - Re Cmdr

Cmdr/

I USN

cu.

Irelief f'rcm CODIIIlUilications,

'-------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
_tiDancial
talks,

intomation for CIA ~

~-------'

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

Col Robt A.

I
Schow,

ADSO (tel) - Reported to Director that he

nothing in OSO on the doctor (Dr. Egon Ihve),

t"oUiid

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

Thurda.:G 8 Septanb8r 1.249 -

continued

to luncheon
todlq' for Navy Industrial Ass' n because ot engagements.

Mr. J. M. Plasld.tt (tel) - Director decliDed invitation

_,/
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 COIIIJdttee 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 CQIJIJiittee.

Col Robt A. Schow. .A.DSO (tel)

-1

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 vith Director. time set for
1015, Fridq, 9 Septanber. (Tel: MI 19tTI.)

Col Robert A. Schow, ADSO Mr. P. Childs, I CAPS - Reported on I.A.C Standing Caamittee 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

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

Mr. John

s.

c _ __ _ _ _ __ _ J

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.

Col Robert A. Schow, ADSO 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 -

Mr. L. Kirkpatrick, 00
Mr. J. Wamer, Genl Counsel

Re Pirogov case.

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
Col

w.

SJPmiBER 1949

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 acientif'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 boded to Col Robert A. Schow f';i.----..Q1'"'...
81*-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.

JOP-S(RET.
WEilNESDQ'

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.

L---------------~

em:

-Further intormation re S/D Johnson trip.

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

in CIA lllldget, FI 1951. Director
approved leave tor Capt Winecoff for

Mr. E. R. Saunders, Budget Officer

Mondq.

MOY, ;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

'-----------____JJ ORE

- Re "Watch CCI!IIdttee11 paper tor presentation

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.)

ot the
cit7 until Fridq; Director's memorandum (re Marra&) will be
held tor biJI.

Seq' to General Qiar Bradley, JCS (tel) - Gen Bradley will be out

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO To lunch - Ca,nnon 1 s - Amb Robert D.

Col Robt A. Schow.
Col

w.

Murpb1',

Mr. Douglas Mac Arthur II,

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 ol1 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.

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Mr.

w.

ORE - Desired to see Director about period ot Arm:r active dut:r

vi th JIG. He was referred, on instruction or Director, to the
Executive.

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 vr1t1Dg 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.

11
11
Mr. J. Wanaer,
approved processing case.

Director

Dr. W1llard Maohle, OSI -Lett message that there is noth1ng new on the
s1tuation 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.

w.

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

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~.
Mr.

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, \lh1te 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~
~IH:'I

JOP SECRE.lThurs&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.
~----------------~

~ (tel) - Director requested date or report on

"'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.

c____ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Mr. Merritt Ruddock, OPC (tel) - Re Hungarian. Director approved suggested

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.

Mr. C. otfie, OPC

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. Sbllte 1 s call on
em:. ORE suggests 1430, 1'hursdq, 22 Seember, Room 2500
IM't Bnil d1 nq....he will be met b;y ActiDg AD/ORE. Cant Lamman.

and~o will escort him

to!

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.

Capt.

Ptorsheimer, GeDl Counsel - Re proposed legislation, BR 6170. Mr. P.

is to request CIA. exemption.
L.

Lam~,

ORE- Re message on an urgent matter,

_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.

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 vitho.ut tail even i t he cannot give tiDal answer.)
Capitol Ext. .366.

Mr. Sheridan, ottice

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 phahmon 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.

Col Robert A. Schow, ADSO 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 i t 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 1t 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.

~NPlY. J.9 smpmm 1949

Mr. John

s.

Warner, GeDl Counsel -Director signed letter re alien case.

Mr. L, T, Shannon, Deputy Exec, Mr. E. R Saunders, Budget Otticer

Final review ot Budget.

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
few minutes to discuss points he will take up
on trip,

Mr. James .Angleton, OSO

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.

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

Director, Mr. Webb and Mr. Wiaer.

Tues~

meeting,

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~ Knowland, 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 -

'

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO -

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

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC
- Briefing on ChiD& situation.
Mr. Dao1!.1 Ri Doole7, OPC(paeudo-)
Mr.
OPC
Mr.1
OPC

-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 CH 1 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 SECRETWednesdat;, 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 Fridql 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.

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.

'---------.-------'

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO Weekly Staff Conference.

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, i t
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 CCIIIIDittee 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 vith 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 w1th 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,
Vic~ in 1940 & 1941.
Director sent Form 57 received trom Mr. E. to Personnel with
note to call to attention of' oro.

Mr. John Elliott - Applicant; knew Director in

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.

.il1J'

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

tKfT

~~

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ThursdaY, 2? September 1949 - contiuued
Mr.

P. Chil::: CIA

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

Childs has procured the records and will put them

(Rets ERo-6289 &: ER o-6524. )

in proper CIA cbannels.

Mr. Alexander Logofet, State (tel) -Wished to talk to someone about

translation vork for CIA.

he will call Mr. Logofet.

Personnel, informed;

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

TOP SECRET

/;
-FR~PAY.

2J SEP'r!BER 1949

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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.)

To Joint Congressional Committee on Atomic Energy- Re report of' atomic

bomb dropped by' USSR.
'-------~~ersonnel (tel) - Re T. D. Palmer, applicant. l!D.~sized
that Director had no special interest in applicant.
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.

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Frid!Y,

i2

September 1949 - continued

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

Mr. BryaD F. LaPlante, AEC (tel) -Renew assignment

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

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO 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 Defensedelivery to be effected today.

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. Leon Schloss, INS (tel) - Asked to speak

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

be called to Director s attention.
Time set tor 09.30, Tuesday, Z7 Sept.

'------------~~Mch AD/ORE reels should

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 ino: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. Copy-

vithdravn 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.

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TOP SCREJ
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

d Hi
The Senator wished to
talk to Director about
(who has been an Administrative 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. Pf'oraheimer who co:ntac

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.

OCDMr. 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, ADSODr. 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 vith 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___ _ _ _
Discussed current draft ot COHSIDO directive--deadline
15 October tor subnission to S/D Louis Johnson.

____j

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)

Rei

C.ol John M. Sterling, 00 (tel) 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

of' William J. Sheppard, Legal Counsel, State, be put
on distribution list to receive CIA World Situation Report.

'--------cn=a=m=-'e

'---------=----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

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.

'--------__j

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

-lOP SECREJ
Wednesdq'. 28 September 1949 - contimied
Maj. ~ W. EJC. Totdd.r' .JI~tell
8 0 rl __ ~

Winecottnot

i'_em:.res~rve

Gen

officer active dut:y w1th

Todd will handle; Capt

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)

.if

-lOP-5E(RET
THURSDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 1949 .
Weekly Start Conference.
Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO 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~~:
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
Iwill 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.

Jquir,y

:_ "'.:-

~~.

'!~

Thursday. 29 September 1949 - continUed

ot introduction to
Director trom Admiral Thomas c. Kinkaid; requested appointment.
Time set tor ll.30, Wed., 5 October.

Mr. George P. Bowdoin (tel f'rm New York) - Bas letter

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. George H. Perkins (tel) - Cong John

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
to ~ccompllsh its mission,J

OS~

study on its inabili't7

L__~~~-----1

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.

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.
I

Rear Adm Tully Shelley, USN (tel) - Tentative luncheon date for todq
cancelled.
Mr. George H. Perkins -Applicant; Director gave him Form

.e

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.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO 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

Mr. P. Childs, !CAPS

Mr. H. Rositzke 1 OSO

- Re pro tem defector arrangements.

.

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/

MOndq.

I Director

v.Lll .send over on

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.

MONDAY

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;
I
Col Robt A. Schow, Mr. R. Kin1sley, Mr~
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)

:>r

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 Mr. George P. Bowdoin, Oyster B&y",

To :pay- respects.

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
Maj Gen

w.

tomorrw

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.

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.

Maj Gen Richard

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.

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

byl

mem0
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.

.<.

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
i f he is not rep.ttable, etc. Director will check to see i f
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,; i f

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.

7cmaed

Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE (tel) -Director

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.

Weekly Staff Conference.

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:mitted memorandum, ER o-6791.

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

~C - Director signed memorandum to USCIB, requesting

----=c:r.--.e=ar=an
.....ce for Dr. Malcolm Henderson as alternate for Dr. W. F.
Colby', AEC 1 in addition to Kramish.

c _ __ _ _ _

Thur"M 6 Ogtgber 1949 - continued

Mr. FraJ:Uc G. Wisner, OFC (tel) - Has received call from CivU Aeronautics

representative re problem of' DP 1 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 -

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO 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.

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.

Mr. Thomas Blake, IT&T (tel) - Re

~~ar Adm s. 'W.

Souers, ES/NSO (tel) - Re applicant,

reCOIIIm8nded
Director will che~.

'----=--c--~_j

by Basset, who has been rejected by' CIA.

)(

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)

i~

11

~ednesdaf.

IDP SECRET

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

Mr. P. Cbllds, ICAPS

Mr. J. s. Earman, CIA/Jii:G Liaison

- Re ad hoc committee proposed by' ORE

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

I
Capt Albert

e.

52/3; <m: would .like to have it before

ipf:med

it goes to OPO, Director approved. Mr. Childs

Director requested that he check OSO cables,L -~
Iand let him:--.......~....e-___J
information tor re~; follow-up has been received tran
Mr. Babbitt will check and inform Director.

c.

Murdaugh, USN, OSD - Re CIA requirements tor militarypersonnel as discussed with S/D, Mr. Halaby' and Gen Burils.
Director requested material on North Atlantic defense
treaty meetings being handled by Mr. Halaby'; Mr. Halaby' is
tied up in these meetings.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel)

Director 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;
.
.;
'
' ...
~

-~-~.

~-:~;.

~'!;'!!t

-lOP SECRETwe4Desdg(. 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

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. AttorneyMr. 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.
~----------~
Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO 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
bullt 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

Richard.

Hr. PraZik G. W1Bil01",

tO Director

oro /

f'roDl Mr.

ni-~od

I
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.

7
..

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 Porzheimer, 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.

o.

Gong. H.

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 i t given out in advance. (Mr. 'W. Ptorzheimer,OGC,
informed or call. )

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

\

TUESDAY, 11 OCTOBER 1949

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 subcamuittee 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 cit;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.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO 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.

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.
'

Mr. Frank G, Wisner,

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

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,
Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO !this matter has.
Mr. William J. Sheppard, State (tel) ~
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.
Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO 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 DP 1 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

Mr. John

s.

OCTOBER 1949
'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

s. w. Souers.
.

by ES/NSC

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.

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI 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,

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,

Col Robert A. Schow, ADSO 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~

iiiill~-

Friday.

l4

J'ClP SECREt
October 1949 - contimled

Capt Albert C.

--=:

U:OSD (tel} - Ro 111eD10 received from Director

__
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.
today

..

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.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO 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.

TUESDAY, 18 OCTOBER

1949

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel) - ReJ

I No word has been
received from State.
irector nil cheCk .
Mr. William J. Sheppard. State Ct~l) - Re briefine- todav in OSO.
agreed ;tha.tl
,

Dirjctor
_

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.

Dr. 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

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
'-------=:::--::=--------=-' 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.

Holland - Is in u.s. with wife on immigration 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

Mr.

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

~!r::r

:r No::

::~~~~~t~; ~ ::n~:~d

that
had
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.

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

Mr.

Mr. AndreYisson, Reader's DigestMr. William Hard, Jr., n

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

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.

Dr. Clark
DeputT .A:ssistant Director, OSI)

(Clark is new

Weekly Staff Conference.

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.
Col Robert A. Schow, ADSO 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, Delaware,

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

to pay his respects before Wednesday. He vas informed
he would be contacted. (Ext 2807)
ca---.."11.

c...__ _ _ _ _

~relating to BW. He believes,

Mr. P. Coyne, NSC (tel)- Rej
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

ORE Duty Officer

(tel) - Were informed that Director would be away for

weekend and that Mr. Shannon or Col Schow should
be called; Director 1 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.

-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~
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~

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)

-lOP SECRET'
MondaY',

October 1942 - continued

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO 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.

11
''f

TUESDAY, 25 OCTOBER 1949

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 discussed at s
.

Mr. Donald C. King Applicant.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO ~
!Director informed him subject was
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.
Mr. George G. Carey, 00 (tel) - Re "Operations Handbook."
Mr. T.

Bab~itt:
an

(tel) - Director infCll'llled him that ORE reques~

had been approved b,y Rear 'Adm. Arthur c. Davis, D/JS,
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.

-tOPSREf
WEDNESDAY

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

~------~

'-----~~---'

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

Mr.'-J-----.--.--.-~.--JJSwedish 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.
Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO -

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

Director

at 1000,

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

Weekly Staff Conference.
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

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; 9ating from 1946; inquired if they had been downgraded, She was referred to OCD.
Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO Mr. ThOllllB.s G. Cassady of Chicago -

Mr. Reardon, OR: (tel)-Re

OPC would like to talk to him;
had called on Director yesterday.
informed Reardon that l1r.
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 28 OCTOBER 1949

I

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

Research Analyst, P-1.

in

ORE as

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 OSO Duty Officer -

Informed that Director would be in .the city this

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

IOSO (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

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 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.

Maj Gen Wm. Arthur Worton, USMC, Retired Capt L. A. White

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.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO 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!
and make arrangements.. Tel: RE 9038, Willard Hotel)
J

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 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.

Mr.

c.

(Tel:

191 - 5928)

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.

_
to act as observer for
Also reuse of_
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}
Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO 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...7433, Copy to( OSO & I&SS only.)

(OPC
Secy to ES/NSC s. W. Souers (tel) - NSC meeting scheduled for tomorrow
has been postponed.
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.

Mr. C. P. Collins, Adv Council (tel) - Left message.

-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.
Weekly Staff Conference.
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.
would be interviewed by covert
personnel people.

C=:J

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 certain JCS pa.pers-1868 series.
Col Moses Pettigrew, ORE - EYES ONLY material for Director.
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

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO Brig GenA. Bradshaw, Jr., USA (tel) - Re applicanrt<..L__,._C,ol,.,_,_r--------.:--;c-;-~-_j
who has been turned down. Recommends
very .highly;
I
Iwas 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)

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
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. McGraw, Office of Collector

~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.

Mr. George G. 'Carey, 00 (tel) - Re Tony

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.

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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.

/oPC- Briefed Director further on New York committee; Director

'-------.i.--:'nstructed l.fr I
ito give ES/NSC Souers background on the
committee.

Mr. Ed/

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~
~

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO -

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 anda11 of next week.
To A/S/State George V. Allen Mr. William J. Sheppard, State - Left no message.

tQPSE&REr

JOP SECREI
~.fONDAY,

Mr. T.
~fr. P.
Mr. L.
Mr. C.

7 NOVEMBER 1949
Babbitt, ORE - Re paper on NSC 43 :for Brig Gen John Magruder, OSD .
Childs, COAPS
Stevens, ORE
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;

~----~--~d-ut~y-1~.~~~--~~

is departing shortly !or

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)

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO 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

WEDNESDM

if!PSCRO-

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

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.)

c.

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 representativel
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.-

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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.
office at J415.
To

lunc~ -

Carlton Hotel - Col "Buddy'"

Mr. Wisner will come to Director's

}!M,~ton,

Philco Corp.

Mr. P. Childs, ICAPS - Re Crisis situations -- procedures for.

Col Sheffield Edwards, I&SS - Re compromise on CIA premises
originated by u.s. Military Attache to Canada.
Ed\lards reported that he had talked to Col Mark
ID/GSUSA, who feels that an approach should not
it might blow their source.

of document
Later Col
Devine,
be made as

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO /- Accompanied by Mr. C. P. Collins--Director

ORE installation.

'--------:i.-::n=-=s=p:-::-e--:ccr-te::-:d,.-~

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

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.
Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE
,___ _ _ _ _ _ _____jl ORE

called to say goodbye; he will go

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 Mr. E. R. Saunders, Budget O~ficer Mr. W. Pforzheimer, OGC

Briefing for Bureau Budget hearing.

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 wea.1Ce1nd

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Ill
~~

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.)

Monday,

14 November 1249 - continued

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO 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 1 n; 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

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI 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_,

l~.------------~1

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO 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.

lOP $ECREI

-lOP--5E(Rf""

-.--

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 concerning 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.).

.e

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.

Mr. Frank G. Wisner,

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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Wednesdgr. 16 November 1949 - continued

PC (tel) - Requested a~ointment with Director

to say goodbye prior to departure l
I Time set for
Friday, 18 November, 1000.

Mr. RussellM. Shepperd (tel)- Will call on Director Monday, 21 November,

1030.

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THURSDAX, 17 NO!lEMBER 1949

Weekly Staff Conference

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI 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.
inform him of date after check with DNI.

Director will

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.

..-

,,"-..
__

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__ _

~~-----~1

__j

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 informedthat 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.
Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO Hr.

c. P. Collins, Adv Council (tel) -Has serl=ec=t=e=d'----r---.-..-...--J/for CIA

representative on project (AFSA);I
McMahan to see Director on Monday.

Iwill come up with

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.

Friday, J.S November 1949 - continued

.e
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

call meeting
s, etc.; ten wil call Director to testifY.
Mr. Russell

H~

Shepherd -

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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Monday, 21 November 1949 - continued
To ES/NSC S. W. Souers Lunch at desk.
will work as representative
on AFSA project.

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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 SECRETTUESDAY

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. ' - - - - - - - - - = - - _ _ j of Buffalo, NY - Outlined to Mr. Richard a general plan

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

Lunch at desk.
Mr. George Bookman, Time Magazine (tel) -Will call on Director at 1100
tomorrow.
Col RobtA. Schow, ADSOTo 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.)

Al~ander

Nciver (tel) -Will call first thing Honday, 28 November,

for appointment with Director.

Hr.

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

Mr.l

ICtel) - Stated he was one of princit,>als in the

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 appointment for him with J:v!r. Applewhite, 00/Contact. (TEL:I
p
p~l~an-~a~i-s---'cussed

L___ _ _ _

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.

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.
,----------,

~tel

frm Boston) - Re daughter,Joan, on duty in Europe; they

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

L-------~have

Mr.

(tel) - Has returned from Los AI!:geles and will be in

Washington the rest of the month; can be reached at the
YMCA, Room 453. Requested that Director be informed.

L-----=-=----o-~

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.

11!.:

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MONDAY, gs NOVEMBER 1949
Mr. T. Babbitt, ORE (tel) - Re NSC request for preparation of estimate,
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.
engagement. Capt

c.

Regrets expressed because of previous

iof OSI will attend.)

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.
and OPC (Franks).

Referred to Personnel Officer (Kelly)

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~

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.

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- Applicant.

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lOP SECRET
Monday, 68 November 1949 - continued
Dr. Willard Machle, OSI -

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 Robt A. Schow, ADSO 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.
I&sS ~

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.
Dr. Willard Machle, OSI -

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.

TUESDAY, 29 NOVEMBER 1942

Mr.

(tel) - Re his application;

was contacted
yesterday aftTe_rn
__o_o_n-.--~

L-----~b.Y~-a-c=IA~representative

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 Robt A. Schow, ADSO 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!

~~

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
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.

c____ _ _ _ _ _

c____ _ _ __ _ J

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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

(applicant
recommended to CIA b.y Cong. John D. Dingell}.
may be hired by oso.
Mr. Pforzheimer case of

Mr.

Frank G. Wisner, OPC (tel)- Re applicant,

OPC
will tare on in a quiet capacity which is acceptable to

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,

10PSC1Ef

.~

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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 arrangements had been completed.
Weekly Staff Conference.
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.

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

To lunoh, Cannon's ~~--~----~~--------------------------~land
Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO.
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.

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

s. Earma.n, CIA Liaison w/JIG (tel) - Requested

.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 SCRFr
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.
Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO -

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
Ia 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.
Director asked
Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO (tel)
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.

would comply.

Assured Director that Oro

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

Schilbe.

Mr.

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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

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 on11 Red

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

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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 domesticdefector program.
Mr. Albin Dearing ~

Mr. L. Kirkpatrick, 00 (tel) -Extended invitation to Director to

National Press Club luncheon tomorrow; Admiral Forrest
Sherman to be guest speaker. Expressed Director 1 s regrets
because of previous engagement.
Dr. 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 instructions to!
I

II

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.

lOP SE<REl.

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Tuesday, 6 December 1949 - continued
Maj Gen

Mr. J.

c.

J:

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.
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.

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.

Mr. Frank G. Wisner, OPC (tel) - Re waiver (medical) fori

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.
Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO 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 boys 11 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
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.
To Dentist.
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 Friday1 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.
Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO Miss Berry, Govt l.fanual (tel) - Asked i f 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
Weekly Staff Conference.
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
effective 18 Feb.-

Mr. P. Childs, COAPS - Discussed NSC 4 and 43--re Sargeant letter inviting

Director to meeting tomorrow.

production.

Also discussed Far East

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 l1r. 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.

Col Robt A. Schow, ADSO -

I,,,

Thursd~,

8 December 1949 - continued

=Co""'l~R.....,:"""'b:~A:_,S:=h:....,wc..L.._.,A::"---'r=jl====="~~~s just returned from tour of duty

Angleton has just returned from
I~--~-~~~~-~~--~~w.-n~~----L,-.~<--~IMr
Mr.
s
g e on,
a tr1p.

L.

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

lW.

!!f.

FRIDAY, 9 DECEJ4BER 1.949

Mr. Joseph M. McDaniel, Asst Deputy Administrator, ECA (tel.) Inquired i f 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""tt"'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 natl 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.

..f
~

...

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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 deliver;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 i f 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.

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TOP SCREJ
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. Bullitt 1 s use in talking wlth

I
Mr. L.

T~

Franco, and others Later, Mr. Babbitt advised that Mr.

Iand!
!would brief
Mr. Bollitt.

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

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!
IHq. 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 connec-

tion with his private law business; assured DCI that

ind.ividual 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.

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:

Mr. George G. Garey, 00 (tel) - A recent letter from Mr.

~\.

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 #.34103.

~
Maj. Gen.

s.

DCI requested that he prepare. reply to

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.
DCI wil.l check and advise Gen. Irwin on Tuesday, 13 Dec.

' - I- - - - - "

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.

i.
i

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 submitted 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)

-tOP SECRETTUESDAY, 13 DECFXBER 1949 - 2

: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.

informed later.

He will be

Mr. Peter Brandt, St. LoY.is Post Dispatch (tel) -Will call again
Wednesd.a, 14 December.
Dr. James Andrews, OCD (tel) - Inquired i f 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

Weekly Staff Conference.
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 Wartare 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 i t 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.

Dr. Willard Machle, OSI 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 otTraining 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

Iof
Wright Field Laboratories that he had inspected certain
CIA technical laboratories in Germaqy, of which Col.
Edwards had knowleclge.

TOP SECRET
THURSDAY! ~5 DECEMBER 1949 - 2

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 toChinese 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.