THE DIRECTOR APPROVED DISSEMINATION OF COPY OF WEEKLY AND DAILY SUMMARY,

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80R01731R002700030005-9
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• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: April 15, 2003
• Sequence Number: 5
• Publication Date: January 26, 1948
• Content Type: MIN

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26 January 194E
The Director approved dissemination of copy of Weekly and Daily S_unm pry,
at request of ONI, for the Commandant of Marine Corps..
General Sibert with reference to the G-2 Weekly intelligence publica-
tion (SECRET) which has been Furnished by OCD to the Field Offices
(9 copies). OCD receives 29 copies -- balance ,going to 050, ORE
and executive offices.
Discussed subject of intelligence publications for the field
offices with Captain 0? Na CIA publication above CONFIDEATILL
will be furnished field offices; those furnished to be returned within
specified time.
CaptainL [eference letter from0 Research and Development 25X1
Board, concerning personnel recruitment grogram for Scientific Branch.
Mr. Childs, Chief, ICAPS, concerning request by Gen. for 25X1
minutes of two meetings held luring November and December. Committee
had no status at the time and record of meetings is not available.
Gol. 0 also called on same subject.
Col. Galloway reference "Johnson Island".
Mr. concerning contribution to 12th army Grp pup publication.
Personal .
applicant -- retired Marine officer, former Jap prisoner;
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27 Janua y 1948
Weekly Staff Conference.
Mr. Houston, General Counsel, reference immiration cases--particularly
concerning Justice Department ruling to deoort anyone previously
engaged in Communistic activities---also concerning "defectors".
Discussed Communications Branch requirements at Fort (Meade.
Admiral Olsen reference reassignment of Col.
Captain 0 was informed of conversation.
Captain
about March 16th. 25X1
reference discussion with Capt. McCollum, ORE, concerning
I--possible reassignment.
Kiss I Iapplicant} presently
working e Commerce as stenographer. f . er f -fiscal lyst.
deferred by friend, office, 25X1
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report regarding commodity speculations by one 0 State 25X1
Department Press Section hfd been caueried.
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27 January 1945 -_ 2
Mr. Doherty, FBI, picked up information re?ardinti; material received
by the Hoover Library.
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28 January 1948
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Yhecked status of application of Budget & Finance heal 25X1
returned as lication with notation that position for which she had
been considered had been filled. Personnel had only considered her
for "fiscal analyst". It pas su_. vested the a-p;plication be forwarded
to SO because applicant expressed desire to the Deputy Director for
an overseas assignment--in any capacity.
Captain concerning Executive Registry--files being maintained, etc.
ORE queried disposition of papers marked for "file" in 25X1
Ieference Center. ORE to retain temporarily until Reference Center
facilities adequate to handle these papers. Subject discussed with
Col.
Colreference corresoondence manual.
Other papers on subject will be returned to Central Records via
I&S for informnation.
concerning old SSU file on File returned 25X1
to him 23 Jan via Col. Galloway.
concerning a NhG paper to the IAC reference ?'stablishmerit of
a. Joint Nuclear E,ergy Intelli-lence Committee.
Also reference 1-dvisory Council: office of record for papers
from SA1NACC, Joint Chiefs, NSC, etc.
Dr . Arthur Turner, Chief, 'p?edical Intelii ;ence Branch Surgeon General's
Office, rite. reference to our pro.-rain on 25X1
.)ueried Col. Babbitt ORE concerning inclusion of mec ical
intelligence in
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Attended briefin; ' by SO Branch Chief, u;r. I on Southeastern Euro_se.
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Attended presentation by Mr. Angus ward, Counsellor at t tukden.
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2 January 1948
was requested to submit li;:t of X11 travel requests oyat
General Sibert queried date of arrival of Investigation Board as
mentioned at Staff Conference 27 January.
reference alien interrorrration actiti,ities; safeha?jen, etc.
of Washington during month of January--to reflect individual,
office, destination and purpose.
recruitment for t e Nuclear Energy Group.
and
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Chief, Medical Intelligence Far, SG, invited Deputy
Director to inspect his office and observe their various projects, etc.
reported on discussion ;--uith
Dr. (formerly OSS) applicant.
Interested in rsychologrical warfare activities.
G-2, reference availability of I I .e ooi t" about i hich 25X1
the Deputy Director had in_;uired recently. General Chamberlin stated
he would ask Col. Clarke to seek permission from Secretary oya,ll
co make the r. e cor t available to DCI.
Col. Galloway.
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reference paper on Enemy Document depositories. 25X1
f- reverence communication -problems. Referred
for further discussion to Capt.0 called
on the Director). Caotain Ir epor?ted on their discussion. 25X1
ladvised that the 2,eference Center t> oulr' be ec uipped to
handle pappers about the seconrh :-eel- of F,'ebr?!,.ary.
Files to be restricted to CIA only and restricted within CL,. to
ORE and OSO with Asst. Director's approvinf individuals having
access to the files.
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reference signature on voucvere for Dr.
consultant (3 days).
C,= taidFeference s", ace problem; reported on DirectorI ~, conversation
with Secretary Forrestal on subject.
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30 Januar. 1948
Ito confirm appointment of Maj. Gen.
Jas Director of Military Intelligence, vice Gen.
relieved.
Mr. Robert Blum, Office of SecDefense, for appointment Monday, 2 February.
Mr. J. C. Austin, United Press, inquired if there would be anything in
the way of news emanating from CIA; it was suggested he call on
the Deputy Director upon his return to the city after 6 February.
Special Funds, reference budget for psychological warfare.
Col. Babbitt reference arrangements for Reference Center to handle the
Attended SO briefing by Middle East Branch Chief,
Dental: appointment.
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Mr. CD, reference package secured in for the Deputy Director.
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Congressman Mundt queried if we had any objections to
instituting suit against as result orarticles appear ng in
French press. The Deputy Director stated we had no objection. 25X1
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2 February 1948
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Col. Galloway reference preparation of National Intelligence Surveys;
recommended that SO be responsible for preparation of chapters
on the foreign intelligence services, secret police, etc. Memo
concurred in and forwarded to Director for approval.
General Sibert concernin lease of office space for thel 25X1
Discussed subject with Captain I lan 25X1
Col. and h ter advised Gen. Sibert that we cannot enter
into a 3 -year lease; that no expansion of this unit is anticipated
for at least six months. 25X1
Captain =reference call from Congressman Wiggles*orth concerning
reassignment of The Congressman had called
in Personnel on this subject.
3d Armored Division, Fort Knox, Ky - personal.
General Sibert urged reconsideration of promotion of
and Lyman B. Kirkpatrick. Personnel files on above individuals
requested.
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at the request of ORE.
Lunched at Army-Navy Club with Col.
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February 1948
Checked on status of application of
shopped in SO.
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Col. Walker, War Department Legislative Liaison Branch, concerning
request from Congressman Donahue of Massachusetts for information
of CIA organization, functions, etc., for a constituent. Referred
to Mr. Pforzheimer.
Conference with Mr. Bernard Baruch, Sr. and Comdr. Bernard Baruch, Jr.
on CIA organization.
Admiral Olsen, OCD, and sir. I ORE, reference "eyes only" sheet 25X1
in connection with Daily Summary. Deputy Director stated this
subject would be discussed with members of NSC by the Director.
Security Office.
Project Review Committee meeting - SO - funds for psychological operations.
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4 February 1948
General Sibert reference personnel problem; lack of translators; field
offices not fully equipped to operate efficiently; etc.
I I applicant -
ormerly with OSS, OWl.
Personnel files, I&S file and OSS file checked.
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Colonel Galloway reference State Department designation for
Deputy Director queried Mr. dulten, Deputy to Mr. Peurifoy, State,
concerning this matter.
General Sibert con a NYC, repeated 25X1
contacts withi claiming Director romised her employment
in that office. Deported to be relative of extensive 25X1
police record, etc.)
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Col. reference Col. had been placed on next 'Mar College
accepted, could he be retained on duty another six months.
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. General Sibert concerning reorganization proposed for Contact Branch.
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Cal. eference efficiency reports -- Army Regulations prohibit
preparation by civilians; therefore will have work 25X1
sheets prepared by the appropriate supervisors and then forwarded
to General Wright for rating as he deems fit. This to apply to
Army and Atr Force officers. Similar arrangements will be made for
handling Navy efficiency reports - except that the Admiral will rate
the reports.
Col. Galloway reference report on Russian deserters.
Reference report of meeting between Mr. F-
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staff, State, on interrogation of Soviet refugees. 125X1
Reference availability of cable book to OSO. Deputy Director will
determine procedure for expeditious handling.
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Personnel Division reported on status of application of
General Sibert concerning desirability of replacing Chief, Contact Branch.
Dental Clinic.
Finance Office -- reference credit for national guard service.
Lunched in office.
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6 February 194
Called Northern Branch, ORE, concerning
Mr. letter; Deputy Director will stop in to chat with her
one day soon. Rm. 2541. M Bldg. Chief.) 25X1
Mr. IJ ORE, reference cable book furnished Director -- stated the
delay in 00 had been eliminated.
Captain and Col. ~eference General Sibertts recommendation
tha r patrick replace Mr. C-Jief, Contact Branch. 25X1
Captain Jalso mentioned his with General Sibert
concerning personnel and administrative problems which should clear
thru the Executive Director prior to discussion with the Director.
Admiral Olsen delivered suggested memo to NSC concerning the format and
dissemination of the CIA Daily Summary with particular reference to
an "eyes only" edition.
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Col. Galloway and Mr
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situation in Istanbul. Also discussed
Advisory Council. - Memo for Record attached.
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~oday reference
subject with Mr.
L-Ioncerning his recommendation that Capt.
presen y assigned to Advisory Council, be considered as nominee
for Chief, Contact Branch.
General Sibert later queried the Deputy Director concerning
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Congressman Hale Boggs of Louisiana called on the Deputy Director
connection with the application of
Deputy Director checked status of application with Personnel Div
and also talked with Deputy Chief, Field Offices, 00 in connection
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pending security clearance.
ongressman Boggs had been associated closely with subject applicant
in Navy.
Deputy Director introduced the Congressman to the Director.
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