RESUME OF OCB LUNCHEON MEETING, 29 JULY 1959

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0002159147
• Release Decision: IPPUB U
• Document Page Count: 6
• Document Creation Date: June 23, 2015
• Document Release Date: September 17, 2010
• Case Number: F-2009-00098
• Publication Date: July 29, 1959

29 July 1959
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE. RECORD
SUBJECT: Resume of OCB Luncheon Meeting, 29 July 1959
PRESENT: Mr. Dulles, Mr. Gray, Mr. Harr, Mr. McCone,
Mr. Murphy, Mr. Riddleberger, Mr. Scribner,
Mr. Washburn, Mr. Smith
APPROVED FOR RELEASE[]
DATE: 13-Aug-2010
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 4. American National Exhibition in Moscow-
The next subject discussed was the stealing of books from the
American Exhibition in Moscow and the removal of a number of books
by Soviet authorities. A question was raised as to whether the books
stolen could or should be replaced. The DCI commented that should
this be attempted and should the Soviets become aware of it, they
could undoubtedly turn the situation into a losing game for us by
continuing to have as many books stolen as we were able to replace.
There was some discussion as to what books actually were
removed by Soviet authorities, since the Embassy cable and published
news reports do not entirely jibe on this point. Mr. Washburn agreed
to secure an accurate list. Mr. Dulles also questioned whether some
of the books listed as having been removed might not, in fact, have
been unwisely selected in that they would be bound to give offense to
the Soviets.
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