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C.I.G.=
17 July 1946
COPY NO. 28
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE GROUP
PROVISI?N FOR COVERAGE OF THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE
PRESS IN THE UNITED STATES
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Note by the Secretary
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The enclosed memorandum from the Special Assistant to
the Secretary of State for Research and Intelligence, trans-
mitted concurrently with approval of C.I. G. E is circulated
herewith for information and guidance.
C ONF IDENT IAL
CIG -
JAMES 3. LAY, JR.
Secretary, N.I.A.
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E N C L 0 SUHE
Duly l2, 194.
e
MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE :
Subject: C.I.G.
1. C.I.G. ^ has been approved by the Department of State
without change, but subject to the explanation of the cLipabil-
ities of the Department given herein.
2. As noted in paragraph' 8 of the Discussion (Enclosure
accompanying C.I.G.U, the Department of State possesses
neither the funds nor the personnel required to implement fully
the mission assigned in paragraph 1 of the proposed C.I.G. c:di-
rective. The Department will, however, undertake the coverage
of the foreign language press in the United States for foreign
intelligence information in the following manner:
a, The Office of Intelligence Collection and Dissemi-
..nativi (OCD') will maintain subscriptions to and files of
domestic foreign language papers and periodicals which r:rc
deemed representative of the more important foreign n^.t5_on-
ality groups in the United States.
b. OCD will disseminate the domestic foreign language
papers and periodicals, as received, to the appropriate intel-
ligence research divisions of the Department on a continuing
basis for examination and return to OCD for filing.
C, The Subcommittee on Programs and Priorities (SPI) will
consider requests r' om elements of the Department of Stctc, and
from other departments entitled to make such requests, for
projects related to foreign intelligence information derived
from such papers and periodicals, and will assign approved.
projects to the appropriate research divisions for pre eretion.
WILLIAM L. LANGER (Signe(:.:)
William L. Langer
Special Assistant to the Secreta2y
for Research and Intelligence
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE GROUP
COPY NO.
PROVISION FOR COVERAGE OF THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE PRESS
IN THE UNITED STATES
Memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence
1. In accordance with C.I.G. Directive No.. the Central
Planning Staff conducted a survey to determine if coverage of
the foreign language press in the United States is desirable
for intelligence purposes, what personnel are available for the
work, and which agency or agencies should be responsible for such
a project.
2. As a result of this survey the Director of 'Central Intel-
ligence concludes that:
a. The Department of State has a primary need for a com-
prehensive coverage of the foreign language press in the
United States.
b. The Department of State should develop this source to
the extent determined by its needs and capabilities.
c. Competent personnel appear to be available.
d. This collection effort and the distribution of its
results should be coordinated by the Director of Central
Intelligence to ensure that it serves the interests of all
agencies subject to N.I.A. coordination.
3. No action by N.T.A. appears to be necessary.
.k. It is recommended that the Intelligence Advisory Board
concur in the draft C.I.G. Directive (Enclosure "A").for issue.
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ENCLOSURE "A"
D R A F T
PROPOSED C;I.G. DIRECTIVE
PROVISION FOR COVERAGE Og THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE PRESS
IN THE UNITED STATES
Memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence
with the Unanimou's Concurrence of the
Intelligence Advisory Board
Pursuant to paragraph 3.a. of the President's letter of
22 January 1946, which gives the Director of Central Intelligence
authority to make full use of the staffs and facilities of the
intelligence agencies of the Departments subject to N.I.A.
coordination, the following policies and procedures, relating
to the coverage of the foreign language press in the United
States, are announced:
1. The Special Assistant to the Secretary of State for
Research and Intelligence, to the extent of his capabilities,
will develop the coverage of the foreign language press in
the United States in order to meet his own and other de-,~ar-G-
mental needs for foreign intelligence information from this
source.
2. The intelligence information collection effort' involved
in the performance of the mission assigned in paragraph 1,
above, and the distribution of the information collected
will be coordinated by the Director of Central Intelligence
to ensure that it serves the interests of the intelligence
agencies subject to N.I.A. coordination.
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ENCLOSURE "B"
DISCUSSION .
Note: The term "foreign language press" as used in this
discussion refers to newspapers, magazines and pamphlets
published in a foreign language'in the United States. It
is not to be confused with material printed in a foreign
language but published abroad.
1. By memorandum of 20 February 1946 (1), Mr. Alfred McCormack,.
then Special Assistant to the Secretary of State in charge of
11esearch and Intelligence, suggested that the Director of Cen-
tral Intelligence take under advisement the matter of determining
what coverage of the foreign language press in the United States
is desirable for intelligence information purposes and how the
coverage should be obtained. This matter falls logically
under the provisions of paragraph 4.b., N.I.A. Directive No. 2.
Accordingly, C.I.G. Directive No. lordered a survey of the
subject.
2. The matter was discussed with representatives of the State
Department, MID, ONI, A-2 and FBI. In addition the matter was
discussed with Mr. Harry T. Smith of the New York TIMES and Mr.
Jacob Landau of the Overseas News Agency in New York City, both
of whom follow the foreign language press in the United States.
3. Beforrr., the war the foreign language press was little ex-
ploited as a source of foreign intelligence information, al-
though some use was made of it as a check on subversive activ-
ities of foreign groups. in this country. The F.B.I. in the dis-
charge of its mission related to internal security, collected
information on foreign language newspapers as to editorshiio,
financial backing, influence, etc.
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4. During the war the foreign language press became of con-
siderable interest to several government agencies. The F.B..I.
intensified its coverage of this. source for information on
foreign groups and individuals. MID, ONI and A-2 searched
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magazines and newspapers published in foreign languages for any
information of value. This coverage was undertaken to avoid
overlooking any source which might yield any information of
intelligence value concerning countries blacked out due to
enemy control. The State Department during this period made
little use of information gleaned from foreign language news-
papers and magazines.
5. The only agency to engage in a comprehensive cover-_igo of
the foreign language press was the Foreign Nationalities Branch,
OSS. This coverage was performed in connection with research
into origins, political and economic developments and'psycho-
logical reactions of foreign groups in the United States as the
basis for reports on the composition and activities of such
groups.
In addition to their own reading and analysis of foreign
press material, the Foreign Nationalities Branch paid the Over-
seas News Agency in New York $1,000 per month to prepare period-
ic summaries of excerpts from newspapers and magazines serving
various foreign groups in this country. This service provided
only translation of selected material with guidance by the
Foreign Nationalities Branch.
6. Organized coverage of the foreign language press in the
United States, for government agencies, ceased with deactiva-
tion of the Foreign Nationalities Branch, OSS, in the fall of
l9-15. Certain officers of the Department of State read some
of the foreign langu..age publications produced in the United
States to the extent required by its. obligation to search out
subversive tendencies among foreign language groups in the
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United States.
The Overseas News Agency continues to cover the
foreign language press in the United States in order to provide
a news service to its private subscribers, but states that it
does so at. a considerable financial loss and is preparing to
abandon this service. Mr. Harry T. Smith, of the New York TIMES,
reads daily and weekly publications in some seven foreign
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languages, in addition to his normal duties as a proof-reader.,
but this is purely to furnish possible bases for news stories
in the TIMES. No distribution of the products of these various
efforts is made to government agencies.
7. The F.B.I. is satisfied with-its present coverage as a
check on subversive activities, and MID, ONI, and A-2 are of the
opinion that the value of this, source of intelligence informa-
tion does not warrant their contributing personnel, funds or
facilities to achieve comprehensive coverage.
8. Information of the type obtainable from the foreign
language press in the United States is required primarily by
the State Department as follows:
a. By research personnel as background material for
intelligence studies;
b. By geographic divisions for analysis of influence of
foreign pressures on foreign language groups in the United
States;
c. By the Office of International Information and Cultur-
al Affairs as a means of measuring the effectiveness of its
foreign language propaganda.
The Department of State would welcome the re-establishment. of a
comprehensive coverage of the foreign language press in the
United States, but does not possess the funds required to sup-
port such coverage.
9. A small portion (apparently eight or ten persons) of the
now scattered Foreign Nationalities Branch of OSS, is still in
Washington and could, no doubt, be engaged by the department if
the need and funds to support it exist.
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C.I.G.M
17 July 1946
COPY NO.
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE GROUP
PROVISION FOR COVERAGE OF THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE
PRESS IN THE UNITED STATES
Note 'by the Secretary
The enclosed memorandum from the Special Assistant to
the Secretary of State for Research and Intelligence, trans-
mitted concurrently with approval of C.I.G. is circulated.
herewith for information and guidance.
JAMES S. LAY, JR .
Secretary, N.I.A.
C ONF IDENT SAL
CIG MEEK
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E N C L 0 S U R E
July 12, 19-?6
MEMORANDUM FOR TIIE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE :
Subject: C.I.G.
1. C.I.G. ^ has been approved by the Department of State
without change, but subject to the explanation of the cLapabil-
ities of the Department given herein.
2. As noted in paragraph' 8 of the Discussion (Enclosure "B")
accompanying C.I.G. ^ the Department of State possesses
neither the funds nor the personnel required to implement fully
the mission assigned in paragraph 1 of the proposed C.I.G. 6i-
rective. The Department will, however, undertake the coverage
of the foreign language press in the United States for foreign
intelligence information in the following manner :
a. The Office of Intelligence Collection and Dissemi-
..natith .' (OCD-) will i,:iaintain subscriptions to and files of
domestic foreign language papers and periodicals which are
deemed representative of the more important foreign na.t_i.on-
ality groups in the United States.
b. OCD will disseminate the domestic foreign language
papers and periodicals, as received, to the appropriate intel-
ligence research divisions of the Department on a continuing
basis for examination and return to OCD for filing.
c. The Subcommittee on Programs and Priorities (SPF) will
consider requests from elements of the Department of State, and
from other departments entitled to make such requests, for
projects related to foreign intelligence information , rivec?.
from such papers and periodicals, and will assign approved
pro jects. to the appropriate research divisions for pre. c_.ra lion,
WILLIAM L. LANGER (Signed)
William L. Langer
Special Assistant to the Secretary
for Research and Intelligence:
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ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO
THE SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON E0. D. C.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
WASHINGTON
July 12, 19!16
MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE:
Subject: C.I.G.
1. C.I.G.E has been approved by the Department of State
without change, but subject to the explanation of the capabilities
of the Department given herein.
2, As noted in pars raph 8 of the Discussion (Enclosure
nBir accompanying C.I.G. the Department of State possesses
neither the funds nor the personnel required to implement fully the
mission assigned in paragraph 1 of the proposed C.I.G. directive.
The Department will, however, undertake the coverage of the foreign
language press in the United States for foreign intelligence infor-
mation in the following manner:
a. The Office of Intelligence Collection and
Dissemination (OCD) will maintain subscriptions to
and files of domestic foreign language papers and
periodicals which are deemed representative of the
more important foreign nationality groups in the
United States.
be OCD will disseminate the domestic foreign
language papers and periodicals, as received, to the
appropriate intelligence research divisions of the
Department on a continuing basis for examination
and return to OCD for filing,
c. The Subcommittee on Programs and Priorities
(SPP) will consider requests from elements of the
Department of State, and from other departments en-
titled to make such requests, for projects related
to foreign intelligence information derived from such
papers and periodicals, and will assign approved pro-
jects to the appropriate research divisions for
preparation.
William Le 'LaAger
Special Assistant to the Secre ry
for Research and Intelligen
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MEMORANDUM FOR T., SECRETARY, NATIONAL INTE1 .'GENCE AUTHORITY:
Subject : C'. 1. C.I.G.
0
1. The subject paper is: ': 7 0
. .,:1fproved without change
r eNo. attached
b. ~~~ proved, subject to the minor
amo.ndments set out below
c. Disapproved. Request meeting
c,f I.A.B. to consider paper
2. Sugostio,ns or amendments :
Return to: Room 2165
New War Dept. Bldg.
Sig atur "'-
Special ':sst. to ;ec./of State
for P.esearch and. Intelligence
Date
15 T'L ly 194G
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MEMORANDUM FOR 71 . SECRETARY, NATIONAL INTEL GENCE AUTHORITY:
Subject : C-. I. G-.
1. The subject paper is:
a,.' :?approved without change
b. i"~D roved, subject to the minor
amendments set out below
c. Disapproved. Request meeting
c:,f I-.A.B. to consider paper
2. Sugostio.ns or amendments:
Return
4-
Room 2165
New War Dept. Bldg.
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Director of Intelligence
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE INTELLIGENCE ADVISORY BOARD:
STATINTL Subject: C I-. G. I
1.. It :1_s requested that the individual members of the Intel-
ligenco Advisory Board return the attached memorandum to the
Secretary by Monday, 15 July 1946, at 1630 ., , after making
appropriate entry in the space provided.
JAMES S. LAY, JR-.
Secretary, N.I.A.
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY, NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE AUTHORITY:
Subject: C:.I.G. M
1. The subject paper is:
a. 1'11)proved without change
b. Approved, subject to the minor
amendments set out below .
c. Disapproved. Request meeting
c,f I`.A.B. to consider paper
2. Suggestions or amendments:
Signature
Date
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New War Dept. Bldg.
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MEMORANDUM FOR I SECRETARY, NATIONAL INTE . EGENCE AUTHORITY:
Subject: C-.I.G:~
1. The subject paper is:
a. Approved without change
b. A-:proved, subject to the minor
amendments set out below
c. Disapproved. Request meeting
c-f I.A.B. to consider paper
2. Sugaostions or amendments :
Return to: Room 2165
New War Dept. Bldg.
[Sig-n ture dcE
JUL 1946
Date
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MEMORANDUM FOR T, SECRETARY, NATIONAL INTEL.. r:GENCE AUTHORITY:
Subject: C-.I.G.
1. Tho subject paper is:
21lpproved without change
b.
4-,ippr oved, subject to the minor
amonci nonts set out below
c. Disapproved. Request meeting
c-f 1.A.3, to consider paper
2. Suggostio.ns or amendments: *
Return to: Room 2165
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8 July l9?}6
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CENTRAL INh:'ELLIGENCE GROUP
COPY NO.
PROVISION FOR COVERAGE OF THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE PRESS
IN THE UNITED STATES
Memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence
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1. In accordance with C.I.G. Directive No.. the Central
Planning Staff conducted a survey to determine if coverage of
the foreign language press in the United States is desirable
for intelligence purposes, what personnel are available for the
work, and which agency or agencies should be responsible for such
a project.
2. As a result of this survey the Director of Central Intel-
ligence concludes that:
a. The Department of State has a primary need for a com-
prehensive coverage of the foreign language press in the
United States.
b. The Department of State should develop this source to
the extent determined by its needs and capabilities.
c. Competent personnel appear to be available.
d. This collection effort and the distribution of its
results should be coordinated by the Director of Central
Intelligence to ensure that it serves the interests of all
agencies subject to N.I.A. coordination.
3. No action by N.I.A. appears to be necessary.
25X1A 4. It. is recommended that the Intelligence Advisory Board
concur in the draft C.I.G. Directive (Enclosure "A") for issue.
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ENCLOSURE "A"
D R A F T
PROPOSED C.I.G. DIRECTIVE
PROVISION FOR COVERAGE OF THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE PRESS
IN THE UNITED STATES
Memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence
with the Unanimous Concurrence of the
Intelligence Advisory Board
Pursuant to paragraph 3.a. of the President's letter of
22 January '19+6, which gives the Director of Central Intelligence
authority to make full e of the staffs and facilities of the
intelligence agencies o. the Departments' subject to N.I.A.
coordination, the following policies and procedures, relating
to the coverage of the foreign language press in the United
States, are announced:
1.. The Special Assistant to the Secretary of State for
Research and Intelligence, to the extent of his capabilities,
will develop the coverage of the foreign language press in
the United States in order to meet his own and other do
mental needs for foreign intelligence information from this
source.
2. The intelligence information collection effort' involved
in the performance of the mission assigned in paragraph 1,
above, and the distribution of the information collected
will be coordinated by the Director of Central Intelligence
to ensure that it serves the interests of the intelligence
agencies subject to N.I.A. coordination.
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Enclosure "A"
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ENCLOSURE "B"
DISCUSSION
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Note: The .term "foreign language press" as used in this
discussion refers to newspapers, magazines and pamphlets
published in a foreign language in the United States. It
is not to be confused with material printed in a foreign
language but published abroad.
1. By memorandum of 20 February 1946 (1), Mr. Alfred McCormack,.
then Special Assistant to the Secretary of State in charge of
Research and Intelligence, suggested that the Director of Cen-
tral Intelligence take under advisement the matter of determining
what coverage of the foreign language press in the United States
is desirable for intelligence informz::?Uion purposes and how the
coverage should be obtained. This matter falls logically
under the provisions of paragraph 4 .b . , N . I . A. Directive No. 2.
Accordingly, C.I.G. Directive No. ^order?ed a survey of the
subject.
2. The matter was discussed with representatives of the State
Department, MID, ONI, A-2 and FBI. In addition the matter was
discussed with Mr. Harry T. Smith of the New York TIMES and Mr.
Jacob Landau of the Overseas News Agency in New York City, both
of whom follow the foreign language press in the United States.
3. Before the war the foreign language press was little ex-
ploited as a source of foreign intelligence information, al-
though some use was made of it as a check on subversive activ-
ities of foreign groups in this country. The F.B.I. in the dis-
charge of its mission related to internal security, collected
information on foreign language newspapers as to editorship,
financial backing, influence, etc.
4+. During the war the foreign language press became of con-
siderable interest'to several government agencies. The F.B.I.
intensified its coverage of this source for information on
foreign groups and individuals MID, ONI and A-2 searched
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magazines and newspapers published in foreign languages for any
information of value. This coverage was undertaken to avoid
overlooking any source which might yield any information of
intelligence value concerning countries blacked out due to
enemy control. The State Department during this period made
little use of information gleaned from foreign language news
papers and magazines.
5. The only agency to engage in a comprehensive c over1ge o:
the foreign language press was the Foreign Nationalities Branch,
OSS. This coverage was performed in connection with research
into origins, political and economic developments and psycho-
logical reactions of foreign groups in the United States as the
basis for reports on the composition and activii,ies of such
groups. In addition to their own reading and analysis of foreign
press material, the Foreign Nationalities Branch paid the Over-
seas News Agency in New York $1,000 per month to prepare period-
ic summaries of excerpts from newspapers and magazines serving
various foreign groups in this country. This service provided
only translation of selected material with guidance by the
Foreign Nationalities Branch.
6. Organized coverage of the foreign language press in the
United States, for government agencies, ceased with deactiva-
tion of the Foreign Nationalities Branch, OSS, in the fall of
1945. Certain officers of the Department of State read some
of the foreign language publications produced in the United
States to the extent required by its obligation to search out
subversive tendencies among foreign language groups in the
United States. The Overseas News Agency continues to cover the
foreign language press in the United States in order to provide
a news service to its private subscribers, but states that it
does so at a considerable financial loss and is preparing to
abandon this service. Mr. Harry T. Smith, of the New York TIMES,
reads daily and weekly publications in some seven foreign
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languages, in addition to his normal duties as a proof-redder,
but this is purely to furnish possible bases for news stories
in the TIMES. No distribution of the products of these
efforts is made to government agencies.
7. The F.B.I. is satisfied with its present coverage as a
check on subversive activities, and MID, ONI, and A-2 are of the
opinion that the value of this source of intelligence informa-
tion does not warrant their contributing personnel, funds or
facilities to achieve comprehensive coverage.
8. Information of the type obtainable from the foreign
language press in the United States is required primarily by
the State Department as follows:
a. By research personnel as background material for
intelligence studies;
b. By geographic divisions for analysis of influence of
foreign pressures on foreign language groups in the United
States;
c. By the Office of International Information and Cultur-
al Affairs as a means of measuring the effectiveness of its
foreign language propaganda.
The Department of State would welcome the' re-establishment of a
comprehensive coverage of the foreign language press in the
United States, but does not possess the funds required to su_i-
por?t such cover-age.
9. A small portion (apparently eight or ten persons) of the
now scattered Foreign Nationalities Branch of OSS, is still in
Washington and could, no doubt, be engaged by the department if
the need and funds to support it exist .
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR, C.I.G.
W. Europe-Africa Branch
ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR
E. Europe-USSR Branch
SECRETARY, N.I.A.
Middle East-India Branch
Far East-Pacific Branch
CHIEF OF OPERATIONAL SERVICES
Western Hemisphere Branch
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26/6
CHIEF, CENTRAL PLANNING STAFF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFI ER
Policy & Review Branch
Personnel Branch
Information Branch
Budget & Fiscal Branch
Intelligence Branch
Administrative Services Branch
Security Branch
central- Records
Su ort
Branch
-Security Blanch
REFERENCES:
C.I.G.
ENCLOSURES:
Memorandum by DC I;
with: Enclosure;
Appendix "A'
Appendix "B"
ACTION DIRECT REPLY
RECOMMENDATION COMMENT
SIGNATURE FILE
INFORMATION, NOTE
RETURN MAIL
PREPARATION OF REPLY
COVERAGE OF TIM, FOREIGN LANGUAGE PRESS IN THE UNITED STATES
l.. Papers comprising recommended C.I.G. action in subject matter
are forwarded herewith.
2. Recommend that these papers be approved and issued.
3. N.T.A. action in this matter is not believed to be necessary.
25X1A
Captain, U.S.N.
Acting Chief, Central Planning Staff
(Continue "Remarks" on back, if necessary)
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE GROUP
INTERNAL DISTR.u3UTION
17 July' 1946
PAPER: CIG~WProvieion for Coverage of Foreign
Frees in the U. s.)
CLASSIFICATION: CONFIDENTIAL
COPY
CONSIGNEE NUMBER
DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE ^ 1
Deputy Director, C.I.G. hL.
Assistant to the Director
Secretary, N.I.A. 26 thro 35-~_
CHIEF OF OPERATIONAL SERVICES 15
CHIEF, CENTRAL PLANNING STAFF 16
Policy & Review Branch 17
Information Branch 18
Intelligence Branch 19
Security Branch 20
Support Branch 21
CHIEF, CENTRAL REPORTS STAFF _.22
W. Europe-Africa Branch
E. Europe-USSR Branch _
Middle East-India Branch
Far East-Pacific Branch
Western Hemisphere Branch
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 23
Personnel Branch
Budget & Fiscal Branch
Administrative Services Branch
Central Records Section 24 & 25
Security Branch
AUTHENTICATION:
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE GROUP
INTERNAL DISTRir3UTIQN 8 July 1946
PAPER: CIG Provision for Coverage of Forel
Language Press in the U. S.
CLASSIFICATION: CONFIDENTIAL
CONSIGNEE COPY
NUMBER
DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE 1
Deputy Director, C.I.G.
Assistant to the Director
Secretary,.N.I.A. y4 thro 35~~
CHIEF OF OPERATIONAL SERVICES
CHIEF, CENTRAL PLANNING STAFF
Policy & Review Branch 11
Information Branch if
Intelligence Branch
Security Branch
Support Branch
CHIEF, CENTRAL REPORTS STAFF
W. Europe-Africa Branch
E. Europe-USSR Branch
Middle East-India Branch
Far East-Pacific Branch
Western Hemisphere Branch
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Personnel Branch
Budget & Fiscal Branch
Administrative Services Branch
Central Records Section -nom o-_~= Security Branch
AUTHENTICATION:
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