CIA CONSTRUCTION - WEEKLY REPORT NO. 2

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• Publication Date: January 12, 1952
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Deputy Director (Administration) 12 January 1952
Legislative Counsel
CIA Construction
17eekly Report 'No. 2
1. No definite site has as yet been selected for a CIA build-
ing.- Three alternate sites are presently under consideration:
(a) the NNevius Tract, (b) the Langley Site, and (c) the Old Soldier's
Home. Detailed studies are being prepared upon which selection of a
final site can be based. These studies include availability of the
site to certain key centers such as the White House, the Pentagon,
and the State Department; transportation facilities; and possibility
of construction of a building for .$38,000,000 or less on the proposed
site. In this latter connection, it is felt that it may be iossible
to construct a building with $33,OCC,000 or less on the Nevius Tract
in view of the fact that such a building must fit into the overall
architectural plans of the National Capital Park and Planning Ccis-
sion. It is generally agreed that if it :were possible to construct
a suitable building there, the Nevius Tract would be the best available
site.
2. Once a site has been selected, it mill be possible for PDS
to produce plans 'or an appropriate building for the site in sufficient
detail for Congressional presentation.
m:iiht have regarding C Lk con truction.
4.. It is felt that, until we are more advanced on the selection
of a site and have more detailed ideas as to the type and cost of the
proposed'buildin,, it would but be advisable for the Director .to com-
mence discussions with Congressional appropriations leaders, as he
would not be in a position to answer detailed questions such leaders
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Memorandum for: Deputy Director (Administration)
From: Legislative Counsel
Subject: CIA Construction
Report No. 9
1. The Bureau of the Budget has included the sum of
$38, 000, 000 in the Military Construction Appropriation bill
forwarded to the Congress this week for the purpose of con-
structing a CIA building.
2. The DCI has discussed with Chairman Mahon, of the
Armed Services Appropriations Subcommittee, the advisability
of requesting an appropriation and constructing a building
during the coming fiscal year. Chairman Mahon informed the
Director that in his opinion it would be inadvisable to proceed
with construction this year as it might subject CIA to undue
publicity and criticism. In view of that recommendation, the
DCI has determined not to request appropriations for construc-
tion at the present time and the $38, 000, 000 request is being
withdrawn from the bill.
3. In view of the above there will be no further reports
issued in this series at this time.
Walter L. Pforzheimer
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 The plan for securing funds for the construction of a
CIA building has been submitted to the Deputy Director
(Administration), and is presently with the Assistant Deputy
Director (General) for action.
Walter L. Pforzheimer Ll,
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Office Memorandum ? UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
DATE: 15 December 19-51
TO Deputy Director (Administration)
FROM a Legislative Counsel
SUBJECT: CIA Construction
Weekly Report No. 1
WLP/blc
cc - Comptroller
Chief, Administrative Services
Col. Hansen
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Office Memorandum
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
DATE: 7 September ly'il
TO Deputy Director (Administration)
FROM : Legislative Counsel
suiuECT: CIA Construction -- Weekly-Report #5.
1. On 14 August the House passed the Military
Construction bill containing authorization for the con-
struction of a CIA building.
2. Following the meeting between the Director
and Senator Russell the. Senate Armed Services Committee
approved the Military Construction bill, including the
authorization for the CIA building. The bill was passed
by the Senate on 5 September 1951 and is now in conference
by the Senate and the House. The CIA building is not an
issue here.
3. No final word has been given as to when the
House Appropriations Committee will initiate hearings
on this measure.
Walter L. Pforzheimer
cc - Comptroller
Col. Hansen
Chief, Admin. Services
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Deputy Director (Administration) DATE: 17 August 1951
Legislative Counsel
CIA Construction -- Weekly Report #3
Memo to DD/A from undersigned
dated 10 August 1951, Subj: CIA Construction
Weekly Report #2.
1. On 14 August the House passed the Military Construc-
tion bill, including the provision for the construction of a CIA
building. This authorization legislation now goes to the Senate
Armed Services Committee for consideration. Tentative plans
call for Senate Committee hearings to commence on 20 August.
2. As soon as we have a definite commitment as to the
site of the building, it is recommended that the Director brief
Senators Russell and Byrd, as recommended in my memorandum
of 31 July 19 51.
3. I have informed George Harvey, Chief Clerk of the
House Appropriations Committee, that funds for the CIA building
are included in the Military Construction appropriations request
which comes before the Armed Services Appropriations Sub-
committee of the House Appropriations Committee (Congressman
Mahon, Subcommittee Chairman and Congressman Cannon, full
Committee Chairman). Mr. Harvey expressed regret that we
had-not included this item in our regular appropriation, thus
avoiding further discussion of CIA activities. I explained to him
how the situation had come about and that the Bureau of the Bud-
get had made the determinations by which we were bound. Mr.
Harvey will inform Congressman Mahon and Congressman Cannon
regarding our funds, and inform me as to what action they desire
us to take as far as testimonytn this project is concerned.
Walter L. Pforz eim
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CIA Construction -- Weekly Report #2
Ref: Memo to DD/A from undersigned
dated 31 July 1951, Subj. CIA Construction.
This legislation will be considered on the Floor o
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Committee approved the $38, 000, 000 project for CIA in full:.-
9 th House on
E: 10 August 1951
1. The House Armed Services Committee has reported
the Military Construction Bill to the Floor of the House, includ-
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Friday, 10 August.
in the very near future.
site of the bun g,
Senators Russell and Byrd, as recommended in my memorandum
of 31 July 1951.
4. The undersigned is planning to inform George Harvey,
of the staff of the House Appropriations Committee, of the existence
of funds for CIA in the Public Works Appropriations legislation
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Id.- it is recommended that the Director brief
as we have a definite commitment as to the
next week. A firm date has, not yet been se
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hearings on this legislation in the very near future, ,perhaps
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nate Armed Services.Committee plans to begin
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This office has nothing to add to Weekly Report No. 2
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.over and beyond'the minutes of the meeting of 16 January 1952 of
the Ad Hoc Committee in regard to a new CIA building, which were
submitted by
ith the approval of Col. White.
waiter torz mer
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Weekly Report #4
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is"ziaag?itncc Weekly Report #3. The
firmed. Services.l ammittee hopes' to begin hearings on ti _e
ubstanti' a 1egislation next week. :j
Col. Hansen
Chief, Admin. Services
cc - Comptroller
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