DIRECTOR'S MEETING

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R002300090069-5
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 9, 2002
• Sequence Number: 69
• Publication Date: January 23, 1952
• Content Type: MIN

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Wednesday, 23 January 1952
PRESENT: General Smith, Messrs. Dulles, Wisner, Becker, ~iedden,
Col. White
a. Stated that we should get in touch with Williami H. Draper and
give him a briefing on "a few things he should know". Mr. ~Mi.sner noted
that he intended to drop a line to Mr. Draper congratulating him or his
appointment and he would take this opportunity to ask Draper to come by
and see us when he returns from Europe. The DCI approved and said wve
should not give Draper anything in writing.
b. Referred to yesterday's conversation with Adm. Radford ana_ noted
Radford's comments on the Communists and off-shore island operations.
He stated that our Estimates people should look into a possible invasion
of Formosa. Mr. Becker noted that as a result of Adm. Radford's visit,
he had already discussed. this with King Douglass. Mr. ?'ii_sner said that. he
had prepared a memorandum of conversation of the Radford meeting.ard sent
copies to AD/SO and AD/PC.
c. Asked if the Communist Party in Cuba was legal and upon being
informed that it was inquired if there was anything we could do to slow
down the flow of newsprint irS"athis country.
a. Briefly reported on the Senior Staff meeting held yesterday at
which the Southeast Asia paper was discussed and stated that this f:,aper via.
about where it was two months' ago. He also said that he believed this
group would benefit from a talk by Adm. Radford and had mentioned this to
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b. Noted the item in the log regarding and stac?E:_
he was a little concerned and that we should proceed with caution in thi?
matter in order that we not "get in too deep" and therefore run the risk of
showing our hand.
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a. Stated that he had talked 25X1
nd had very briefly touched on some or our activities. He went.
on o say that these people could be of use to us and might wish to see
him again. The DCI approved.
b. Referred to the item in the log pertaining . to and sad
there was a possibility he would be unable to see the DCI.
undertook to follow through on this.
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Mr. Becker briefly commented on 4recent communication concerning
the Chinese Communists and stated at in his connection he and
would undertake to submit for the DCI's approval letters to the various
Senior Representatives. These letters would contain certain agency poli~?.;y
decisions and other information, pertaining to the area concerned. The Ut;I
approved.
in to see him on Friday.
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