INFORMAL MINUTES OF MEETING OF INTERDEPARTMENTAL FOREIGN INFORMATION ORGANIZATION- SEPTEMBER 11, 1950

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• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 13, 2001
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• Publication Date: September 11, 1950
• Content Type: MIN

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September 11, 1950 - in Office of Director
INT&ADEPART1IENTAL FOaEIGN INFORMATION ORGA)ITZATION
INFORMAL MINIITES. OF MEETING OF DIRECTOR AND CONSULTANTS
Present:
Economic Cooperation Administ
Central intelligence Agency
Department of State - Mr. Sargeant -- Acting Director
Mr. Stone - Executive Secretary
.Mr. Oechsner
Mr. Phillips
Department of Defense - General Magruder
Joint Chiefs of Staff ? Admiral Stevens
National Security Resources Board ,. Mr. Sheppard
Berd ing
As Acting Chairman, Mr. Sargeant introduced Mr.
Andrew Berding who has been appointed liaison represen-
tative of the Economic Cooperation Administratio .
the technical report on balloons by the Joint Meteoroiagicai
Introduced Qf
introduced of CIA who presented a '
Taking-up the first item on the mends,
countries. Mr. Berding undertook to arrange for further
analysis and evaluation by the Paris office of ECA.
No decision was taken by the Board on.the balloon
paper" It was agreed, however to continue discussion
of this subject at the special. meeting on September 13,
returned; fifty ca ids bave .been returned-Pram the YIron
curtain area. The maximum radius of these toy balloons
is five hundred miles. ECA plans call for a number of
similar projects in Germany. Italy and other Ruranean
ommitee. reviewed the various types of
balloons now avaa a e,, techniques for use of balloons
as propaganda carrying devices, meteorological factors
and current information on accuracy.
by ECA InEcunneetlonowrith Marshal]sPlan exhibits?ins
Europe. He noted that 207,00.0 small rubber balloons have
been released by individuals during the past flew months,
Each balloon has carried a message. and return post card.
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Turning to Item two on the agenda, Mr. Sargeant
requested Mr. Phillips to report on the status of
working
groups. Mr. Phillips-stated that three working
groups
have been set up to prepare psychological warfare
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p
ans.
1.
China headed by Mr. George Taylor
2?
Korea initiated by IFIS
3.
Germany initiated by IFIS
In response to a question by Admiral Stevens,
Mr. Stone stated that IFIS was considering similar pro-
jects covering certain other situations in addition to
further work on the national organization recommended
in NSC 74.
Admiral Stevens reported that he had forwarded to
Mr. Barrett three copies of the psychological warfare
plan prepared by JCS in support of current emergency
war plans. He requested that special security precautions
be observed in handling'these papers and suggested that
they be Carefully reviewed. Admiral Stevens pointed out
further that the State Department should prepare a similar
plan covering itz responsibilities and tasks in the event
of war. After general discussion, Mr. Sargeant asked
that the Executive Secretary report at the next meeting
on target dates for completion of the State Department
plan. General Magruder noted that the Defense Department
had not yet forwarded its com?nents on NSC 74.
Mr. Phillips reported that the State Department
rlanning Staff is currently working on the political con-
tent of U. S. policy in the event of war with Russia' and
that Mr. Barrett has been asked to prepare a report on
psychological objectives. Mr. Schwinn, who has been
assigned to this project, will be prepared to report at
the next meeting.
Mr. Sargeant reported that the Secretary of State
has forwarded the letter to the Secretary of Defense
requesting Air Force support for rel : f o::.'earthquake
victims in Assam.
on adjourning the meeting, Mr. Sargeant reminded
members of the special meeting on September 13 at Mr.
Barrett's home.
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