NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL STATUS OF PROJECTS

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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
STATUS OF PROJECTS
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October 12, 1953
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Table of Contents
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I.
Completed Projects
1
1. Significant World Developments
Affecting U. S. Security
1
2. Official Statements Regarding Nuclear
Weapons
1
II.
Projects Under Consideration by the ITSC
2
A,
Items Scheduled on Agenda for the 166th
Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 1953
2
1. Significant World Developments Affecting
U. S. Security
2
2. FY 1955 Budget Considerations
2
3. U. S. Objectives and Policies With
Respect to Austria ..,
4. United States Position With Respect
2
to Germany
2
B.
Items Awaiting Subsequent NSC Consideration
4
1. Report by the President's-Committee
on International Information
Activities Dated June 30, 1953
(Except Chapter 7) 4
2. Mission of the United States
Information Agency 4
3. Electro-Magnetic Communications 4
. A National Petroleum Program 5
5. Security of Strategically Important
Industrial Operations in Foreign
Countries 5
6. Coast Guard Operations Including
Port Security
7. NSC 26 Series
8. United States Policies in the
Far East 6
9. United States Objectives and Courses
of Action With Respect to Formosa and
The National Government of China 7
III. Current NSC Planning Board Projects 8
1. U. S. Courses of Action in the Event
of a Breakdown of the Political
Conference on Korea 8
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(ContiAlled)
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2. United States Policy Toward
Communist China
.?? 8
3. Review of Basic National Security
Policy 8
4. Source of U. S. Aluminum Supply
in Time of War ? 9
5. U. S. Economic Defense Policy Toward
Hong Kong and Macao 9
6. United States Policy and Courses of
Action to Counter Possible Soviet or
Satellite Action Against Berlin 9
7. National Petroleum Program 10
8. Armaments and American Policy 10
9. United States Policy Toward the Soviet
Satellites in Eastern Europe 11
10. NSC 26 Series 11
11. U. S. Objectives and Courses of Action
With Respect to Indonesia 11
12. United States Objectives and Courses of
Action With Respect to Southeast Asia. 12
13. The Position of the United States With
Respect to the Communist Threat
To Italy 12
14. The Position of the United States With
Respect to Yugoslavia 12
15. U. S. Policy Toward Trieste 13
16. Internal Security Aspects of Continental
Defense 13
17. The Position of the United States With
Respect to Iran
18. United States Policy Toward Finland
19. Review of United States Objectives Vis-
a-Vis the USSR in the Event of War 14
20. United States Objectives and Policies
With Respect to South Asia 14
21. United States Objectives and Policies
With Respect to North Africa 15
22. United States Objectives and Courses
of Action With Respect to Latin
America 15
IV. Other Current Council Projects 16
1. Civil Administration of the Ryukyu
Islands, Remaining Under U. S.
Jurisdiction 16
2. Organization of the Government With
Respect to Internal Security and
Continental Defense Functions 16
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Table of ontents
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3.
Review of Existing Internal Security
Laws
16
4.
u. S. Position With Respect to the
Regulation, Limitation and Balanced
Reduction of Armed Forces and
Armaments
17
5.
Continental Defense ?
6.
Near East Oil Situation
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7.
Effect on National Security Interests in
Latin America of Possible Anti-Trust
Proceedings
18
8.
Analysis of Possible Courses of Action
in Korea
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1. CO ETD P OJECTS
(October 5, 9 3 Oc
1953)
1. SIGNIFICANT in_LLILD DEVELOPJEN_TS AFFEQ?TING USECJBITY
Ref: Council ----NSC Action No. 924-
2. OFFICIAL_S,LATEM NT REGARpINCL NUCLEAR WEAPONS
TR: Council - NSC ction No. 925; Memo, October 8, 1953
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II. UNDERCONSIDERATIIBY
A. SCHEDULED ON AGENDA,FQ11 THE 74th MEETING ON
TUE D Y OCTOB4A 13 1
Agenda dated October 8, 1953)
1. 8IGITIPagAl2-11ELLidaMIEWL4OULLII-liggdaEn
The subject is scheduled for discussion in the light of
an oral briefing by the Director of Central
Intelligence.
2. FY 1 B PG T CON ER TIONS
Ref: Council - NSC lo No. 11
The subject is scheduled for consideration on the basis
of a presentation by the Secretary of Defense on the
military program, the Director of the Foreign Oper-
ations Administration on the mutual security program,
the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission on the
atomic energy program and the Director, Bureau of
the Budget, on the remainder of the Federal budget.
3. 12S, OBJBCT VES AND PO IES WITH RESPECT TO AUSTRIA
Ref: Counci NC l6; Paragraph 7 of Progress
Report dated July 23, 1953 by the Under Secretary of
State on NSC 38/4, 38/6 and 63/1; Memo, October 12,
1953; NSC Action No. 885,
Origin: The reference Progress Report stated (para-
graph 7) that the Department of State considers that
a new NSC paper on Austria should be initiated in
view of changes in the Austrian situation and the full
or near completion of certain actions covered in
existing NSC papers on Austria. Accordingly, a new
paper would soon be submitted to the Council.
Current status: The draft statement of policy on the
subject contained in NSC 164 is scheduled for
consideration.
4. UNIT D STAT POSIT 0 WITH R SPECT 0 G
MANY
1
Re : Council - NSC 1 0 1? NSC Act on Nos.
and 919
Ori in: At its meeting on October 1 the Council
reaffirmed the statement of policy on the subject
in NSC 160/1, pending review by the Council in 30 days;
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UNITpD S i S POS TIO\T TE ES C 0 GEWf1 ont,d)
(b) requested the Director of FOA, in collaboration
with State and Defense and the Bureau of the Budget,
to prepare for Council information in 30 days a
revised financial appendix on the subject; and
(c) requested the Secretary of Defense to report
for consideration at the Council meeting on October 13,
1953, as to the desirability of establishing a
revised planning date for EDC ratification later than
November 1, 1953, as a guide to the scheduling of
production and delivery of equipment for the German
military forces (NSC Action No. 919),
Current Status: An oral report by the Secretary of
Defense pursuant to (c) above is scheduled for
consideration.
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1, REPORT BY THE PRESIDENT'S COLEITTEE OH INTERNATIO.MAL
ThD-TO, 1V5 (EgJEPT GLAPIIR 7)
1 : ounci c on .os. an & flew),
July 20, 1953; Nemo for Al]. Holders of July 20 Memo,
dated July 24, 1953; E.O. 10433; Memos, subject,
"Progress Report on Implementation of the Recommen-
dations of the Jackson Committee", October 1, and 6,
1953.
Orin: The Council by reference memorandum of July 20
NSC Action Mo. 866) referred the recommendations contained
in the Jackson report with the exception of recommendations
Lo. 1 and 20 to the PSB for such implementation by the
responsible departments and agencies as is deemed ap-
propriate reporting back to the Council in 60 days on
progress made in this regard.
2.
A progress report by the 03B prepared
pursuant to the above Council directive has been
circulated for the information of the Council by the
reference memo of October 1 and is tentatively scheduled
for Council action on October 22.
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Ref: counci NSC 1 Memo, July 20, ? 3 HSC Action
No. Ur-d
Origin: The Council on July 30 directed the Planning
Board to prepare and submit a draft Directive, for
Council approval, defining the purpose, responsibilities,
and relationships of the United States Information Agency
(reference memo of July 20 and NSC Action No. 666).
Current Status: Awaiting consideration of a report by the
NSC Planning Board (NSC 165) on the subject. Tentatively
scheduled for October 22, 1953.
3. ELECTRO- 'IC COMM. CATIONS
e oune ogress iepor dated September 30, 1953
by the Director of ODM on the subject; MSC Action
Mos. 612 and 840; Memos, June 2, July 14, and
October 9, 1953.
Origin: By the Council action of July 11 on the subject
transmitted by the reference memo of July 14 the Director
Of ODM was designated as coordinating authority to prepare
a progress report, in consultation with State, Defense,
CIA and other interested agencies for submission to the
Planning Board by October 1 as to the recommendations
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contained in paragraphs 2, 4 and 5 of the Council action
and by January 1 as to the recommendation contained in
paragraph 3.
Current t tus: The reference progress report by the
Director of ODM and recommendations by the Planning Board
with respect thereto (reference memo of October 9) are
scheduled for Council Action on October 22, OCB comments
on the recommendations in paragraph l-b(l) and (4) of the
memo are to be submitted prior to the NSC meeting.
F. A NAT ONiL P OL UM PROGAA4
Ref: CounciProgress Report dated October 1, 1953 by
the Director of ODM on NSC 97/5
2Elala: The reference Progress Report has been circulated
for the information of the Council.
Current Status: Tentatively scheduled for October 29.
(A further progress report is due from ODM January 1.
See also same subject in Section III),
5. SECURYOF STRATEGI? IMPORT INDUSTAIAL OPERATIONS
IN FORETS/N COUNTZIEd
Ref: ouncil NSC 163; Progress Report dated June 8,
9 3 y the Under Secretary of State on ITSC 29;
USC Action Nos. 837 and 844
Plan d, - Record of Meetings, August 20 and 31 and
Septem er 9, 1953; Hemos, August 25, September 8
and 28, 1953.
Origin; The Council on July 2 referred the reference
Progress Report to the Planning Board for review and
report (NSC Action No. 837).
Current ?tatus: The draft statement of policy contained
In NSC 03, prepared pursuant to the above Council action
to supersede USC 29, is tentatively scheduled for Council
consideration October 29.
6. gSAII_OABD OPERATIONS INCLUDING PORT SECURTT4
Ref: ouncil i;SC Action ho, 830, Memo, September 11,
953; liemos, June 23 and July 31, 1953, subject,
"Port Security"; Nemo, August 31, 1953, subject,
"Coast Guard Operations Affecting iational Security";
Progress Report dated March 3, 1952 by the Treasury
Department and the Department of the Navy on the
NSC 78 series; FSC 159.
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Origin: The Council on July 2 referred the letter of the
Acting Secretary of the Treasury on the subject (reference
memo of June 23) to the Continental Defense Committee of
the Planning Board for consideration in connection with
other continental defense problems, with particular ref-
erence to the possibility of the Department of Defense
taking responsibility for certain U. S. ports where U. S.
military vessels are concentrated. The Council also
noted that the Secretary of the Treasury is undertaking
a review of Coast Guard Operations, in connection with
which he will submit to the Council recommendations re-
garding matters involving interdepartmental operations
(NSC Action No. 830),
Current Stat s: The recommendations of the NSC Planning
Board on le subject contained in the reference memorandum
of September 11 will be scheduled for consideration on
the agenda of an early Council meeting. (At the request
of Treasury and Budget, Council action has been tem-
porarily deferred.)
7. hqp 26 Spas
Ref: Council Progress Report dated August 7, 1953
ETTET-Acting Secretary of State
Origin: The reference Progress Report has been circulated
for theinformation of the Council.
Current : To
thee-Ung-Tit-The time
in preparation (see
the Council,
be scheduled on the agenda of a Council
that a revision of NSC 26, currently
Section III below), is considered by
TED S AT .S PO HE FAR
Re : Counci NSC 1 Z and NSC Action Nos. 758 and
777-d(2); Memo, subject, "Cost Estimates of United
States Policies in the Far East", April 21, 1953;
Memo for All Holders of April 21 memo dated April 23,
1953; hem?, April 30, 1953; N1E-47
Origin: Draft statement of policy on the subject, prepared
y the Planning Board, was submitted for Council considera-
tion as NSC 148, together with a Far East Financial Summary
and an annex constituting an NSC Staff study on Communist
China.
Current
,us: Awaiting further study by the Council of
NSC 14 .
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9. UNITED AT ES OUR S ES OILAC WI TI
RESPIXT TOIORMO.PA AND TIT 1144TioyAL gOVERNgNT OE CHINA
Ref: Council - NSC 146, 125 and 45/5; Annex to NSC 16;
NSC Action Nos. 760 and 624; Memos, April b and 7,
1953; NIE-27/1; SE-29
Origin: The Council on April 2, 1952, directed the NSC
Staff, after preliminary discussion by State, Defense and
CIA, to prepare a report for Council consideration in the
light of a review of NSC 48/5, insofar as it pertains to
U. S. policy toward Formosa, the Chinese Nationalist
Government, and other anti-Communist Chinese forces and
in the light of views of the JCS, contained in NSC 128 (NSC
Action ,ro. 624-b).
Current c'taus: Awaiting further study by the Council
on NSC 1 b as amended by the reference memo of April 6.
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III. cuRAgm psc PLAEN,ING QARD PAOJEcTS
1. U, S. NURSES OF ACTIUT IN TBE EVpiT 02 A ButipowN QF
POLITICAL C CE
Ref % Coupc4 NSC 1 1, paragraph 19; NSC Action Nos.777-d
(2) and 833
awas_al. - Memo, October 51 1953; Record of Meeting,
October 81 1953
DEIL.I.u; Paragraph 19 of NSC 154/11 approved by the President
on July 3, directs that, in the light of the post-armistice
situation, a fundamental review and reassessment of our
basic policy toward Communist China, as well as our position
with respect to Korea, should be undertaxen.
CurreDt ?tatus: Awaiting preparation by the Defense Member
of the NSC Planning Board of alternate paragraphs on the
subject based on the October 8 discussion of the draft
statement of policy prepared by State and transmitted by
the reference memo of October 5. Scheduled for October 12.
caupsa. NSC 1 11 paragraph 19; NBC Action
Nos. 777-d (2) and 833
Agn. Bd. - Memos, October 5 and 6, 1953; Record of
Meeting October 8, 1953
Origin Paragraph 19 of NSC 154/11 approved by the President
on July 3, directs that, in the light of the post-armistice
situation, a fundamental review and reassessment of our
basic policy toward Communist China, as well as our position
with respect to Korea, should be undertaken.
Curre*ptatus: Awaiting further consideration of the draft
report by State transmitted by the reference memos of
October 5 and 6. Scheduled for October 12.
3, R V C T
Ref % - NSC 1
886 and 926, Memo,
July 221 1953
1?4p. pd. . Memos,
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and 3 1; NSC Action Nos. 853, 868,
subject, ',Project Solarium",
October 8 and 12, 1953
Origim The Council at its meeting on October 7, 1953 re-
ferred NSC 162 to the NSC Planning Board to prepare for
Council consideration a revised statement of basic national
security policy, incorporating the agreed amendments to
NSC 162, which with the addition of appropriate courses of
action would supersede NSC 153/1.
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REVIEW OF BASIC NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY (Cont'd)
Cur et Stgtus: Awaiting preparation by the Planning Board
of a revised statement of basic nationalsecurity policy
pursuant to NSC Action No. 926-c. A revision of NSC 162
incorporating amendments adopted by the NSC (reference memo
of October 8) is scheduled for consideration on October 12.
Ref: 2_aus...ta. . Memo, October 19 3
Origip: A letter from the ODM Member of the Planning Board
and attached statement of policy alternatives on the subject
were transmitted by the reference memo for consideration by
the Planning Board.
Current, ptgtus: Tentatively scheduled for consideration by
the Planning Board on October 15.
Ref: Counpil - NSC 1 2 and 22 1; NSC Action No.
Plano Bd. - Memo, October 6, 1953
Origin: The Council on July 30 directed the Economic Defense
Advisory Committee to review NSC 122/1 on the subject in
the light of NSC 152/2, and to submit recommendations for
any revision in NSC 122/1 required to make it conform to
NSC 152/2 (NSC Action No. 864.k).
=mot Status: Awaiting consideration by the Planning
Board of recommendations on the subject, prepared by a
special drafting group of the Economic Defense Advisory
Committee after a review of NSC 122/1 pursuant to NSC Action
No. 864.-b and transmitted by the reference memo of October 6.
Scheduled for October 15.
6. IT ? S ITES POL C 11\9 C stJR ES ? CTI N Ta C IUNTER
Poss43Ap soyIET gp WELLITE AcTI0N AGAINST BERLIN
Ref: Council - Progress Report dated September 3.() 1953 by
the Secretary of State on NSC 132/1; NSC Action No. 920
Origin. The Council at its meeting on October 1, 1953 noted
the reference Progress Report and directed the NSC Planning
Board to review the policy on the subject in NSC 132/1 in
the light of the discussion at the meeting (NSC Action
No. 920).
Current Status: Awaiting review by the Planning Board pur-
suant to NSC Action No. 920. Tentatively scheduled for
October 19.
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7. 4ATION4 ToTlicupit PRWAAN
Ref: C 'c NSC 97/5; Progress Report dated October 1,
19 3 by the Director of ODM on NSC 97/5
Plan. Bd. - Memos, October 1 and 9, 1953; Record
of Meeting October 7, 1953
Origin: Paragraphs 10 and 11-1 of NSC 97/5 call respec-
tively for a review by the Secretary of Defense not later
than September 1 of the military requirements for aviation
gasoline and a review by the Council not later than
December 31 of the goal of a tanker reserve of 175 T-2
equivalents.
Current Status: Draft amendments to NSC 97/5 and a
Financial Appendix prepared by the alternate ODM member in
the light of, the Planning Board discussion on October 7
have been transmitted by the reference memo of October 9 and
are scheduled for consideration on October 19. (See also
same subject in Section II-B above.)
8. AANAPETTS
Ret: C
and
P1
MjD ANETIWADUPLTSY
lc NSC 151, NSC Action Nos. 725, 799, 869, 895
912; Memo, July 28, 1953
d. - Memo for Senior NSC Staff, February 4,
Record of Meeting, May 6, 1953
=Lax The NSC, on February 25, 1953, after discussing
recommendations of the Department of State Panel of Con-
sultants on Disarmament contained in their report on the
subject (reference memo of February 4), referred the report
to the Senior NSC Staff, directing it, with the assistance
of Dr. Vannevar Bush, to report back to the Council on
possible means of carrying out the recommendations (NSC
Action No. 725).
CurTellt Status: Awaiting; (a) further report by PSB pur-
suant to NSC Action No. 869-b on progress made in the
development and implementation of the program for inform-
ing the American people, and (b) preparation of a report
by the Ad Hoc Committee with respect to recommendations
2 - 5 of the Department of State Panel of Consultants.
Tentatively scheduled for October 21.
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9.
Ref; - NSC 58/2; NIE-87
,Plan. Bd. - Memo for Senior NSC Staff, March 3, 1953
Memos, May 18, July 28 and August 17, 1953 Record
of Senior Staff Meeting, January 29, 1953 Record
of Meetings of Planning Board, April 24, May 20 and
August 241 1953
OrApj.n The Senior Staff agreed on January 29 to prepare
recommendations for Council consideration on several
urgent and immediate policy questions, including this
policy question.
cdeljtau.; Awaiting a revision by State of the draft
statement of policy of August 17 in the light of the
Planning Board discussion on August 24. Tentatively
scheduled for October 21.
10. 1\ISC_2 SATES
Ref. Cqmpcil NSC Action No. 753; Progress Report dated
March 9, 1953, by the Under Secretary of State on
NSC 26 Series, Progress Report dated August 7, 1953
by the Acting Secretary of State on the NSC 26 Series
Orif4ig; The Council on March 25 noted the reference
Progress Report on the subject and that the Department of
State is preparing a proposed revision of this policy for
Council consideration (NSC Action No. 753).
aujmuktatua: Awaiting revision by State of NSC 26 in
the light of the reference progress report of August 7
(see also Section II-B above). Tentatively scheduled for
October 22.
11. tJ0 ? OBJE I5 ?UR 0 OWT E TT
? Coll/1911 - NSC 124/2; NSC Action Nos. 872 and 903;
Memo, September 3, 1953 enclosing a Progress Report,
dated August 27, 1953, by the Secretary of State and
the Acting Secretary of Defense on the subject, 5E-51
Pap. Bd. - Record of Meetings, August 10 and 20, 1953
Druzja: The Council on August 6 directed the NSC Planning
Board to study and prepare recommendations with respect to
the developments in Indonesia (NSC Action No. 872-b).
2,ursaatitga: Awaiting preparation by State of a draft
report for Planning Board consideration. Tentatively
scheduled for October 22.(See also related project below.)
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Ref; 4, 124/2 Progress Report dated August 5,
19 3 by the Acting Secretary of State and the Acting
Secretary of Defense on NSC 124/2 NSC Action No. 904
DEllin The Council on September 9 noted the reference
Progress Report on the subject by the Acting Secretary of
State and the Acting Secretary of Defense, and referred it
to the Planning Board for consideration of the changes in
policies proposed therein (NSC Action No. 904).
Cpypept Status; Awaiting consideration by the Planning
Board. Tentatively scheduled for October 22. (See also
related project above.)
Ref; gwici Progress Report dated May 20, 1953 by the
Acting Secretary of State on NSC 67/3
OrAgip The reference Progress Report on the subject ad-
vised that the Department of State Considers that NSC 67/3
has, in some respects, been overtaken by events, and that
a new draft is under preparation for submission for the
consideration of the Council, which will reflect con-
clusions drawn from the outcome of the Italian national
elections held on June 7, 1953.
Current Status; Awaiting preparation of a draft report
by State. Tentatively scheduled for October 26.
14. T
Ref% Coungil NSC 1 2 and 1
P;an.j3d. - Record of Meeting of Senior Staff,
January 29, 1953
Ori44t The Senior Staff on January ,29 agreed to prepare
recommendations for Council considetation-on several
urgent and immediate policy questions, including this
policy question.
Cuuen;i: Status. Awaiting preparation of a draft-report
by State. Tentatively scheduled for October 26.
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Ori4n; Mr. Cutler on September 14 called the Planning
Board's attention to the new project being initiated on
this subject.
CurreaLnatia; Awaiting a report from State. Tentatively
scheduled for Planning Board consideration on October 26.
(See also related projects just above.)
16. paw Alt SECITRJTISPECTS pp ColoWpT,AL DEF4SE
Ref % gam= NSC 159/1 and. 159/45 NSC Action No. 915-c
and e
Origim NSC 159/45 approved by the President on September
255 provides; (a) (para. 20-b (3)), that action on
Recommendation 8 of NSC 159/15 should be deferred pending
report to the Council on the results of a 30-day check
of actual entry of unaccompanied Soviet bloc diplomatic
baggage and shipments; (b) (para. 20-b (4))5 that pending
the results of this check, Recommendation 9 of 159/1
should be confined to accompanied baggage and effects;
(c) (para. 20-e)), that the elements in the program or
countermeasures relating to more effective prevention of
illegal arrivals of persons and more effective control of
smuggling require further consideration by the Planning
Board before action is recommended to the Council.
Cuprgnt StAus; Awaiting (a) report from Treasury and
Justice on the results of the 30-day check referred to
above, (b) further consideration by the Planning Board of
the recommendations referred to in (c) above. Tentatively
scheduled for October 28. (See also related projects in
Section IV below.)
17. THE POSIT
Ref; guaga_ NSC 13
21aDa_aft. Memo2
July 305 August 6
'E STA S WT ES T
1; NSC Action No. ;91
August 35 1953; Record of Meetings,
and August 245 1953
Origip; The Planning Board on July 30 discussed U. S.
policy toward Iran in the light of recent developments and
estimates of the situation and agreed to consider at an
early meeting the desirability of a basic review and
revision of U. S. policy toward Iran.
gliarmultiLtw Further consideration by the Planning
Board is tentatively scheduled for October 29.
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18. UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD FINLAND
Ref: Council - NBC 121; Progress Report dated August 251
1953 by the Under Secretary of State on NSC 121;
NSC Action No. 905
gi.p..11-1: The Council on September 9 noted the reference
Progress Report by the Under Secretary of State on the
subject and agreed that the FOA should prepare, for
Planning Board consideration, proposed changes in U. 3.
policy toward Finland, as contained in ITST 121, designed
to lessen Finland's economic dependence on the Joviet
bloc (TC Action Fo. 905).
gurgent Stu: Awaiting proposed changes by FOA in
U. S. policy toward Finland. Tentatively scheduled for
Planning Board consideration October 29.
19. REVIEW OF UNITED STATES OBJECTIVES VIS-A-VIS TEL USSR IN
THE Evr1T OF WAR
Ref: gogncil - MC 153/1 and 20/4; NBC Action No. 811
ElLat_Dsi. - Record of Meetings, May 29, June 29,
July 6 and 13, 1953; JCS Draft "U. S. Objectives
In the event of General War," dated June 26, 1953
=girl: The Planning Board on May 29 agreed that the
verbatim inclusion in MC 153 for Council consideration
of the paragraphs of FSC 20/4 relating to United States
objectives vis-a-vis the USSR in the event of war
(paras. 22 and 23 - see Annex in MC 153/1), should be
regarded as a temporary response to 113C 79 pending
Planning Board review of these paragraphs.
Current Sta,tus: Awaiting consolidation by the Board
Assistants of the various drafts before the Planning
Board on the basis of Mr. Cutler's draft of July 7.
20. UNITED STATES OBJLCTIVIS AND POLICIES WITH RESPECT TO
SOUTH ASIA
Ref: Council - NBC 98/1
Plan. Dd. - memos, June 9 and August 13, 1953;
Record of Senior Staff meeting, January 29, 1953;
Record of Planning Board meetings, June 22 and
August 19, 1953
Origin: The Senior Staff at its meeting on January 29
agreed to prepare recommendations for Council consJAera-
tion -n several urgent and immediate policy quescions
including this policy question.
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CuAirents: Awaiting revision by State of the draft
statement of policy on the subject dated August 13 on
the basis of the Planning Board's discussion on August 19
and completion by State of a staff study responsive to
the questions of the Board members.
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Ref: 13,1/1, Bd. - Memos for Senior Staff, March 4 and 16,
1953; Memo, August 18, 1953; Record of Meetings of
Planning Board, May 11 and August 20, 1953;
N1E-69 and supplement.
Origin: Draft statement of policy and staff study prepared
by State were transmitted by reference memo of March 4
for consideration by the Senior Staff,
CaugalatlIkl: Awaiting consideration by the Planning
Board on the draft statement of policy of August 18.
22. auja.alark_sursaza,Lausauzz_pLAguaua
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Ref: CourW4IgH44145I; Annex to MSC 144
QUEla: NSC 144/1, approved by the President on March 18,
stated (para. 3) that its limited purpose was to define
our objectives and courses of action concerning important
problems common to the area; policies toward specific
country situations, such as those in Argentina and
Guatemala, were left for subsequent papers.
Current Status: Awaiting a draft report from State based
upon its review of United states policy toward3IAtin
America, includinc United States policy towards specific
countries in Latin America.
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1. CIVIL
U. S.
Ref:
2.
IV. OTHER CURRENT COUNCIL PROJECTS
REMAINING UNDER
, subject, "The
August 7, 1953;
ADMINISTRATION OF THE RYUKYU ISLANDS,
JURJSDICTION
Council - no, August 7, 1953; Memos
Japanese Treaty Islands", June 15 and
PSC 125/5, para. 4
Origip: The Council on June 25 in connection with its action
on "The Japanese Treaty Islands" (see NSC Action No. 824,
para. 4 of NSC 125/6 and reference memo of August 7) agreed
that the Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with the
Department of State, the Bureau of the Budget, and other
interested agencies, should recommend for Council considera-
tion a policy on the civil administration of those Ryukyu
Islands remaining under U. S. jurisdiction, which would
reduce U. S. responsibility for such civil administration as
rapidly as compatible with U. S. military requirements.
Current patus: Awaiting report by the Secretary of Defense.
Tentatively scheduled for Council consideration November 5.
NT HR PEC TO BA
SEqURITY Apo poNTI 1\q4kgpiENs FUNCTIM
Ref: Co ci NSC 159 and 159/4, -para. 14; NSC Action
No. 73-d
The Council on August 6, 1953 (NBC Action No.
73-d) noted that the President requested Mr. Flemming to
establish a special task force to study and make recommenda-
tions on improving the organization of government with res-
pect to internal security functions and with respect to the
continental defense functions covered in Part VI of NSC 159.
Current Status: Awaiting recommendations from Mr. Flemming.
Tentatively scheduled for Council consideration November 5.
(See also related projects below and in Section III above.)
3. w F EX GI ERt. ECT WS
Ref % Cquncil NSC Action No. 910-b
040.:111: The Council on September 17 agreed that the Depart-
ment of Justice, with the assistance of the IIC and the IC'S,
should review existing internal security laws in their en-
tirety with a view to submitting for Council consideration
constructive proposals regarding possible legislation which
might be introduced at the next session of Congress (NSC
Action No. 910-b).
Current St;atus: Awaiting report by Justice. Tentatively
scheduled for November 5.
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REDUC ? I F
S D iIMA NTS
Ref: Council - NSC 112 and 1 2 1; Progress Report dated
January 19, 1953 by the Under Secretary of State on
NSC 112; Memos, "Formulation of a United States
Position with Respect to Regulation, Limitation and
Balanced Reduction of Armed Forces and Armaments",
February 17 and June 3, 1953; NBC Action Nos. 717-b,
899 and 909
Orig,,i.n; At its meeting on September 9 1953, the Council
i
adopted the recommendations contained n paragraphs7-b and
8 of NSC 112/1 and agreed to recommend to the President
that the Secretaries of State and Defense and the Chairman
of the Atomic Energy Commission be appointed a special
committee to review, as a matter of urgency, the current
policy contained in NSC 112, with particular reference to
the international control of atomic energy, and to report
back to the Council their findings and recommendations.
(NSC Action No. 899)
Current Stp.tus: Awaiting report by the special committee.
Tentatively scheduled for Council consideration on
November 12.
CONTIFENTAI, pEFUSE
Ref: Coupcil NSC 159/3; 159/4; NSC Action No. 915
The President on September 25, 1953 approved NSC
159/1+as a guide to the respective departments and agencies
in implementing their programs during FY 1954 and in
developing their programs for future years, subject to
(1) Before November 15, a more precise definition by the
Department of Defense of certain programs and their phasing,
and the indentification of the portion of Defense Department
effort and costs related to such defined programs, and (2)
Before December 1, determination by the Council of the
manner of financing the recommended integrated programs for
4 and future years, in proper
continental defense in FY 195
relation to the over-all budget and taking into account
FY 1955 budget submission by the departments and agencies;
and noted that the Director of Central Intelligence will
submit recommendations to the Council regarding the im-
plementation of paragraph 11 of NSC 159/3 on "Improved
Intelligence" at the time that the Council considers the
report by the Department of Defense submitted pursuant to
(1) above.
Currept 8t2tus: Awaiting: (a) Report before November 15
from the Department of Defense pursuant to (1) above, (b)
recommendations from the Director of Central Intelligence
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CONT,INUTA,L DEFEN?k (Canted)
regarding the implementation of paragraph 11 of NSC 159/3
and (c) a determination by the Council before December I
pursuant to (2) above. Tentatively scheduled for Council
consideration December 3. (See also related projects above
and in Section III.)
6. MAR EAST cal, SITUAUON
Ref: Council NSC Action Nos. 875 and 891
Plan,. Bd. - Record of Meetings, August 19 and 24
Origin: The Council on August 6 noted the President's re-
quest that the Attorney General, with the assistance of
other appropriate departments and agencies, seek to develop
a solution which would protect the interests of the free
world in the Near East as a vital source of petroleum
supplies (NSC Action No. 875-b).
C rre t Status: Awaiting report by the Attorney General.
Tentatively scheduled for Council consideration January 11
1954.
7. EFFECT ON NATTOF4 4CVRITY INTERESTS IN LATI AMERICA OF
PosIE ANTI-TRUST PROCEEDINGS
Ref: Council - Memo, June 1, 1953; NSC Action No 805
giazja; A report by the NSC Planning Board on the subject
(reference memo for June 1) was considered by the Council
on June 4, 1953 and it was agreed that in view of the
adverse effects and national security interests in Latin
America of the proposed anti-trust proceedings: (a) The
proposed anti-trust proceedings should be postponed, without
prejudice to the Government for one year, and (b) The
Attorney General should be directed to negotiate with the
company, as a matter of urgency, for the elimination of
practices deemed to be inconsistent with U. S. anti-trust
laws, reporting back to the NSC on the results of the
negotiations (NSC Action No. 805).
Current Stattls: Awaiting report by the Attorney General.
Tentatively scheduled for June 1954.
8. ANATiLus op PogsiBbE cglisEs OF ACTION IN UREA
Ref: Council NSC' 147i NSC Action Nos. 759,777-e, 782, 787
and'791+; Memo, "Future Courses of Action in Connection
with the Situation in Korea", March 30, 1953; NIE-80;
SE-+1
Origin: A report on the subject prepared by the NSC Plan-
ning Board in the light of the estimate of the JCS trans-
mitted by the reference memo of March 30, was submitted as
NBC 147 for the consideration of the Council.
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Current Status: A political annex setting forth the foreign
policy implications of the course of action selected by the
Joint Chiefs of Staff has been prepared byState pursuant
to NBC Action No. 794-b. Further consideration of the
subject by the Council has been deferred in view of the
Korean Armistice.
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