NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL STATUS OF PROJECTS AS OF OCTOBER 23, 1950

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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
STATUS OF PROJECTS
as of
October 23, 1950
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THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NA-
TIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF
THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U.S.C., 31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANS-
MISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO
AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
STATUS OF PROJECTS
1. COMPLETED PROJECTS
(October 16, 1950-October 23, 1950)
NONE
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2. PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC
(In view of the absence of any items requiring immediate Council
action, the regular Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, October
26, was cancelled.)
A. ITEMS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY MEMORANDUM ACTION
NSC 1012
(Memo for NSC from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated June 19,
1950)
Memorandum by the Chairman, NSRB, recommending a revision of NSC
10/2, submitted for Council consideration by the reference memo
of June 19. Approved by State with comments, July 7. Awaiting
action by other Council members. At the request of the Chairman,
NSRB, this matter will be scheduled on the agenda of a later Coun-
cil meeting.
A PLAN FOR NATIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE
(NBC 74; Memos for NSC from Executive Secretary, same subject,
dated July 10, and, September 14, 1950)
The reference report on the subject, transmitted by the Under
Secretary of State and prepared by the organization established
pursuant to NSC 59/1, submitted for consideration by the Council
and the Secretary of the Treasury by the reference memo of July
10. Approved August 4 by State, subject to comments; approved
September 13 by Defense, subject to proposed changes and. con-
ditions. Actions by State and Defense submitted for Council con-
sideration in connection with NSC 74 by the reference memo dated
September 14. Awaiting memorandum action by other Council members
and the Secretary of the Treasury and study by the Senior NSC
Staff. (See also Section 2-B, Item 6, and Section 3-C, Item 3.)
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PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC (Cont'd)
COORDINATION OF U. S. AID PROGRAMS FOR FAR EASTERN AREAS
SC 671-; NSC 61; Memos for C from xecutive ecretary, same
subject, dated May 16 and August 14, 1950)
Pursuant to NSC 61, a report by the Under Secretaries of State and
the Army, and with the concurrence of the President, representatives
for a Working Group were designated by the Secretaries of State,
Defense, the Treasury, and Commerce, and the Economic Cooperation
Administrator, to prepare a report looking to closer coordination
of economic and military aid programs generally for Far Eastern
areas. The report, prepared by the Working Group with the assistance
of a representative of the Bureau of the Budget, was submitted for
consideration by the reference memo of May 16 as NSC 61/1. Approved
by the Secretaries of the Treasury and Commerce; disapproved'by the
Economic Cooperation Administrator, with comment. Reply of the
Secretary of Defense with the views of the JCS, circulated by the
reference memo of August 14, which summarizes the above replies and
suggests an appropriate Council action in the light thereof. Ap-
proved by Defense and Treasury, August 17; by NSRB and ECA, August
18; by.Commerce, with comments, August 19. Awaiting action by other
Council members with respect to the suggestion in the reference memo
of August 1k.
UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD SPAIN
C 72 ; N C 7 ; N Action o. 312)
B. ITEMS AWAITING SUBSEQUENT NSC CONSIDERATION
JCS views on the subject circulated as NSC 72 for the information
of the'Council. State views on the subject in response to NSC 72,
circulated as NSC 7211, also for the information of the Council.
At its 60th Meeting the Council discussed. the subject, deferred
further action until the next Council meeting, and directed the
NSC Consultants to study the reference papers in preparation for
further Council consideration. Discussion of the subject further
deferred at the request of Defense, To be scheduled on the agenda
of a later Council meeting. (See also section 3-C, Ttem 1.)
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PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC (Cont'd)
THE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES REGARDING IRISH PARTICIPATION IN
NATO AND MILITARY A SI AN ND UNDER A B ERA ARRANG -
MENT
SC 83/1; NBC 83)
Memo by the Secretary of Defenses recommending that the NSC Staff
study the matter and submit a report thereon for the consideration
of the Council, was circulated as NSC 83 for the information of the
Council and referred to the NBC Staff for use in preparing a report.
Report by the NSC Staff (NSC 83/1) submitted for Council considera-
tion. To be scheduled on the agenda of an early Council meeting.
AND -. NATUM' OR
UNITED STATES POSITION REGARDING STRENGTHENING THE DEFENSE OF EUROPE
on NSC 82)
Progress Report,'date
Circulated for the information of the Council. To be scheduled on
the agerxda of a later Council meeting.
EXPORT CONTROLS AND SECURITY POLICY
(Progress Report, ate October 11, 1950, b the Department of State
on the NSC 69 series and NSC Action No. 347)
Circulated for the information of the Council, the Secretary of the
Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce and the Economic Cooperation
Administrator. To be scheduled on the agenda of a later Council
meeting.
er 9, 1956.,-by--the-Department of State
UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD THE CONFLICT BETWEEN THE USSR AND
YUG S IA N l and ECONOMIC LAT ON ETWEEN THE UN TED
SATES AND YUGOSLAVIA (NSC lU/
(Progress Report, dated October 16, 1950, by 'the Secretary of State
on NSC 18,2 and NBC 18/4)
Circulated for the information of the Council, the Secretary of the
Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Economic Cooperation
Administrator, at the request of the Secretary of State, to bring
the situation reported on therein urgently to the attention of the
members of the NSC. To, be scheduled on the agenda of a later Coun-
cil meeting.
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PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC (Cont'd)
THE FOREIGN INFORMATION PROGRAM AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE PLANNING
rogress eport, dated October 17, 1950, by t e Un er ecretary of
State on NSC 59/1)
Circulated for the information of the Council and the Secretary of
the Treasury. To be scheduled on the agenda of a later Council
meeting. (See also Section 2-A, Item 2, and Section 2-B, Item 6.)
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3. CURRENT NSC STAFF PROJECTS
A. SENIOR NSC STAFF
THE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO IRAN
At the Senior Staff meeting on October 4, it was agreed that this
project should be completed as a matter of priority. After
several revisions, a draft report by the Staff Assistants was
submitted for Senior NSC Staff consideration on October 18. At
its meeting on October 19 the Senior NSC Staff considered the
draft report and referred it to the Staff Assistants for further
revision in the light of the discussion. At a Staff Assistants
meeting on October 23 a new draft was completed and transmitted
for consideration by the Senior NSC Staff. Scheduled as the
first item on the agenda of the Senior NSC Staff meeting on
October 25.
UNITED STATES POLICY WITH RESPECT TO BERLIN AND EASTERN GERMANY
NSC 59; C 73/4, paragraph 2; Memo for S from Executive
Secretary, subject, "Additional Airlift to Su port the Far East",
dated September 27, 1950; NSC Action No. 368.)
At its 69th Meeting the Council noted the reference memo and the
fact that the situation presented therein would be taken into
consideration in the studies on the Berlin blockade referred to
in paragraph 42 of NSC 73/4. Memoranda on the subject by the
Deputy Under Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense
were circulated for the information of the Council and the Secre-
tary of the Treasury as NSC 89, and referred to the NSC Staff for
use in connection with this staff project pursuant to paragraph
42 of NSC 73,4. Scheduled as the second item on the agenda of
the Senior NSC Staff meeting on October 25.
UNITED STATES POLICY WITH RESPECT TO TURKEY
(NSC Action No. 366-.E)
In accordance with the reference action the NBC Staff has been
directed to prepare a report on the subject. Awaiting considera-
tion by the Senior NSC Staff..
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CURRENT NBC STAFF PROJECTS (Cont'd)
POSITION OF THE U. S. WITH RESPECT TO COMMUNIST CHINA
At its meeting on October 19, the Senior NBC Staff agreed that
the Senior State member should recommend at a later meeting
whether preparation of a report or reports on this subject is
desirable, with particular reference to the following points:
a. The contingency of Chinese Communist
membership in the UN.
b. Possibilities regarding the ultimate
disposition of Formosa which would
be acceptable to the U. S.
c. Reconsideration of U. S. trade policy
toward Communist China (NSC 41 Series).
It was agreed that If the project is undertaken the Senior State
member would prepare for consideration by the Senior Staff a
proposed outline of a report. Awaiting recommendation by Senior
State member.
JAPANESE PEACE TREATY
60/1)
At its meeting on September 15 the Senior NBC Staff agreed that
this subject should be a.,-;continuing NBC project and that accordingl-
the Senior State member should keep the Senior Staff informed of
any security policy issues which may arise, with a view to further
consideration of the subject.
UNITED STATES O ECTIVES AND'PROGRAMS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY
2; NBC 1 and Anngxes to NSO ; C 68; Actions
Nos. 2$ , 295, 302, 344, 307, 308-d, 321, 326, 342-b, 350-b, 351
and 361)
In the light of NBC Actions Nos. 361-a and 361-b, the Senior NBC
Staff, with the assistance of the ad hoc committee on NBC 68, on
October 2:
a. Agreed that the senior Defense and JCS members should as
soon as possible obtain and make available for use in
revising NBC 68/1 the views of the Secretary of Defense
on the military programs under NSC 68.
. Agreed that the ad hoc committee on NBC 68 should mean-
while commence the preparation of revised recommenda-
tions relating to the other programs contained in
Annexes I to 7 of NBC 68'1.
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CURRENT NSC STAFF PROJECTS (Cont'd)
UNITED STATES OBJECTIVES AND PROGRAMS FOR
SECURITY (Cont'd)
,a,. Agreed that Annex 8 of NBC 68/1 would be discussed by
the Senior NSC Staff at an early meeting.
d. Agreed that the Bureau of the Budget should be respon-
sible for preparing for consideration by the Senior
NSC Staff a revision of Annex 9 of NSC 68/1 in the
light of the views of the various departments and
agencies.
e, Constituted a special committee, consisting of officials
of the Council of Economic Advisers (Chairman), the De-
partment of the Treasury, the National Security Resources
Board, the Bureau of the Budget, and Mr, Harriman's
office, with the participation of other departments and
agencies whenever appropriate, to prepare agreed recom-
mendations regarding Annex 10 of NSC 68/1 for considera-
tion by the Senior NSC Staff.
In accordance with the agreement at the Senior NSC Staff meeting on
October 4, the study on U. S. military capabilities" referred to
in NSC Action No, 308-d will be covered in connection with the re-
vision of NSC 6$/1 rather than as a separate project.
At the direction of the President, the Secretary of Commerce de-
signated an official to join with the Senior NSC Staff in the re-
vision of NSC 68/1.
Awaiting report by the Senior Defense and JCS members on the mili-
tary programs under NSC 68, (See Section 3-0 for details on the
progress of other assignments.)
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CURRENT NSC STAFF PROJECTS (Cont'd)
B. NSC STAFF ASSISTANTS
APPRAISAL OF U. S. NATIONAL INTERESTS IN SOUTH ASIA
Memos for from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated June 2,
and June 17, 1949; SANACC 360/14; NSC Action No. 224; NSC 48/2)
Report by SANACC (360/14) on the subject, and amendments proposed
by the Secretary of Defense, referred by the Council at its 42nd
Meeting to the NSC Staff for use in {preparation of a report pursuant
to NBC 48, "U. S. Policy Toward Asia', and for re-examination in
light of that study (NSC 48/2) and the discussion at the meeting.
.After, a number of staff drafts and revisions, consideration by
Staff Assistants temporarily deferred pending further considera-
tion of the subject by State. At the Senior Staff meeting on
October 4, it was agreed that this project, among others, while
not a matter of priority, should be completed as rapidly as
possible. State revision circulated-October 19. Awaiting con-
sideration by Staff Assistants.
THE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO THE PHILIPPINES
At the suggestion of the President, the NSC Staff was requested to
prepare a report on the above subject for Council consideration.
CIA Intelligence Memorandum No. 296, "Current Situation in the Phil-
ippines", furnished to Consultants and Staff on June 9; preliminary
ORE 33-50, "Current Situation in the Philippines", furnished
the Staff on June 27. Initial State draft ciruclated June 20,
1950. Views and recommendations by the JCS (NSC 84) were cir-
culated for the information of the NSC and referred to the NSC
Staff for use in the preparation of a draft report. At the Senior
Staff meeting on October 4, it was agreed that this project should
be completed as a matter of priority. Preliminary revision by
State of its draft of June 20 in the light of the JCS views and
recommendations and of the Bell Mission Report, circulated October
10 and considered by the Staff Assistants on October 16. Awaiting
further revision by State.
THE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO GREECE
(NSC Action No. 3 -a, 32)
State draft report circulated August 8, to be revised by State in
the light of the Staff Assistants' discussion on September 7. At
the Senior Staff meeting on October 4, it was agreed that this
project, among others, while not a matter of priority, should be
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CURRENT NBC STAFF PROJECTS (Cont'd)
THE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO GREECE 0ont'd)
completed as rapidly as possible, At its 69th meeting in con-
nection with its discussion of a progress report on NBC 42/1,
"U. S. Objectives with Respect to Greece and Turkey to Counter
Soviet Threats to U. S. Security", the Council noted (NBC Action
No. 366-a, b) that the report on U. S. policy toward Greece in
preparation by the NBC Staff will take into account the desirability
of assisting the Greek Arty in improving its ability to defend
against external aggression from adjacent Soviet satellites.
Awaiting revised draft by State scheduled for completion at an
early date.
THE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES TOWARD YUGOSLAVIA
73/4; par. 37-a- (2); Memo for C from- ecutive Secretary,
subject: "United States Policy Toward Yugoslavia and the Furn-
ishing of Military Assistance to Yugoslavia in Case of Aggression
dated September 5, 1950)
Memo by the Joint Chiefs of Staff circulated by the reference memo
at the request of the Secretary of Defense for the information of
the Council, and referred to the NBC Staff for use in connection
with studies being prepared pursuant to NBC Action No. 348-b,
with particular reference to the review of NBC 18/4. Referred by
the Senior NBC Staff to the Staff Assistants.-for use in the pre-
paration of a revised report on the above subject. At the Senior
Staff meeting on October 4, it was agreed that this project, among
others, while not a matter of priority, should be completed as
rapidly as possible. Awaiting initial draft report by State.
GENERAL STATEMENTS OF: PRINCIPLE DERIVED FROM NBC POLICY REPORTS
0 73
At its meeting on September 6, the Senior NBC Staff agreed that the
Staff Assistants should examine existing NBC policy reports with a
view to deriving therefrom any general statements of principle. At
the Senior Staff meeting on October 4, it was agreed that this pro-
ject, among others, while not a matter of priority, should be
completed as rapidly as possible. Awaiting review of existing NBC
policy reports by the Staff Assistants.
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CURRENT NBC STAFF PROJECTS (Cont'd)
C. OTHER CURRENT NBC STAFF PROJECTS
UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD SPAIN
(NBC NBC 7271'; NBC Action No. 312; Memo for NBC Consultants,
subject: "The Provision of Military Aid to Spain", dated August 3,
1950; Revised Memo of Senior NSC Staff Meeting, August 11, 1950)
JCS views on the subject circulated as NBC 72 for the information
of the Council. State views on the subject in response to NBC 72,
circulated as NBC 72/1 also for the information of the Council.
At its 60th Meeting the Council discussed the subject, deferred
further action until the next Council meeting, and directed the
NBC Consultants to study the reference papers in preparation for
further Council consideration. A memo for the President by the
Secretary of Defense on "The Provision of Military Aid to Spain",
referred by the President to the Executive Secretary, was cir-
culated by the reference memo for the information and use of the
NBC Consultants and Staff in connection with their study of NBC 72
and NBC 72/1. At a Senior NBC Staff meeting on August 11, it was
agreed to reconsider our relationship with Spain on the basis of
a statement of U. S. military requirements with respect to Spain.
Awaiting paper b Senior JCS member, scheduled for completion at
an early date. (See also Section 2-B, Item 1.)
RELEASE OF INFORMATION REGARDING NEW WEAPONS
(Memo for Consultants and AEC Representative from Executive
Secretary, same subject, dated July 5, 1950)
At the direction of the President, the Council and the Chairman,
Atomic Energy Commission, have undertaken a consideration of the
general problem of weapons information, including atomic weapons,
in order to make appropriate recommendations to the President on
the subject. A draft report prepared by the Executive Secretary
in accordance with the discussion at a meeting on June 22, has been
circulated to the NBC Staff and a representative of the AEC by the
reference memo. Awaiting redraft of this report by Defense.
A PLAN FOR NATIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE
MC 74; Memo C from Executive ecretary, same subject, dated
September 14, 1950)
In light of the divergent views with respect to NBC 74 (reference
memo), the Senior NBC Staff, at its meeting on September 15, agreed
that the organization established in the Department of State pur-
suant:to NBC 59/1 should. make a further effort to reconcile those
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CURRENT NSC STAFF PROJECTS (Cont'd)
A PLAN FOR NATIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE (Cont'd)
views at an early date. Awaiting report by this organization, to be
presented to the Senior NBC Staff at an early date. (See also
Section 2-A, Item 2, and Section 2-B, Item 6.)
U. S. COURSES OF ACTION IN THE EVENT THE SOVIETS ATTEMPT TO CLOSE
E N01 C
(NBC 8)
Memo by the JCS circulated for the information of the Council and
the Secretary of the Treasury and, upon the recommendation of the
Secretary of Defense who concurs in paragraph six thereof, referred
to the NBC Staff for use in the preparation of a report for Council
consideration. At its meeting on October 19, the Senior NBC Staff
agreed that the Department of State should prepare for consideration
by the NBC Staff a draft report on the subject taking into account
the views of the JCS in NBC 88. Awaiting draft report from State.
THE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO INDOCHINA
At its meeting on October 19, the Senior NBC Staff agreed to
consider this subject further upon receipt of a draft paper on
the subject prepared by the Southeast Asia Aid Committee, together
with the comments of the State Department, the Joint Secretaries,
and the Joint Chiefs of Staff thereon. Awaiting draft report by
Southeast Asia Aid Committee with comments thereon by the State
Department, the Joint Secretaries, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
UNITED STATES AND ALLIED WAR OBJECTIVES IN
THE EVENT OF GLOBAL WAR
C 79; Memo for from ec utiv-e S7ecr?tary; same subject, dated
September 6, 1950)
Memo on the subject by the JCS (NBC 79) circulated at the request
of the Secretary of Defense for the information of the NBC and
referred to the NBC Staff for use in the preparation of a report
for Council consideration.
The NBC was advised, by the reference memo, of the Senior NBC
Staff's decision to designate an ad hoc group of specially-qualified
officials to undertake preliminary work in a draft report which
will include both a statement of war objectives, in the event of
global war, and such related questions as a statement of the con-
ditions that the U. S. would be willing to accept for a peaceful
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CURRENT NSC STAFF PROJECTS (Cont'd)
UNITED STATES AND ALLIED WAR OBJECTIVES IN THE EVENT OF GLOBAL WAR
Gont'd
settlement with the USSR and its satellites. After preliminary
exploration of the problem by the ad hoc group, the State Depart-
ment Policy Planning Staff will prepare the first draft of a report
in the light of the discussions by the ad hoc group. At the Senior
NSC Staff meeting on October 2, it was agreed to establish Novem-
berS15, 1950, as the target date for completion of a report on the
subject for Council consideration. At the initial meeting of the
ad hoc group under the chairmanship of the State Department mem-
ber on October 6, the form and content of a response to the pro-
blems posed by NSC 79 were discussed and agreed upon. Awaiting
draft by the Policy Planning Staff in the light of the discussion
by the ad hoc group.
UNITED STATES OBJECTIVES AND PROGRAMS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY
Annexes Nos. 1-7 to NSC 1
In accordance with the agreement at the Senior NSC Staff meeting
on October 2, the ad hoc committee on NSC 68 was directed to pre-
pare revised recommendations relating to the programs contained
in the subject Annexes.
At a meeting of the ad hoc committee on October 6, assignments of
responsibility for revision of Annexes Nos. 1-7 were agreed upon
in a schedule designed to meet the deadline of November 15.
At a meeting of the ad hoc committee on October 16, Annex No. 7,
"The Internal Security Program", was accepted in general as a
balanced program within the framework of the NSC 68 project and is
now ready for consideration by the Senior NSC Staff. Revisions of
the other annexes are scheduled for completion within the frame-
work of the present deadline schedule, and Parts I, II, III.and
IV of NSC 68/1 are to be revised in the light of the revisions of
the annexes.
Scheduled for the meeting of the ad hoc committee on October 26
are a revision of Annex No. 4, "The Information Program"; a
balance sheet relating to Annex No. 5, "The Stockpiling Program";
and a revision of Annex No. 3, "The Civil Defense Program."
(See also S c,t!.or_ 3--A, item 8, and other related projects immedi-
ate_L -7 helcr,
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CURRENT NBC STAFF PROJECTS (Cont'd)
LONG-TERM POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK
Annex No. to NBC
At its meeting on October 11, the Senior NBC Staff suggested
revisions to the outline on political and economic guides, 1950-55,
presented by the Department of State, and agreed that the Depart-
ment of State should proceed with a draft revision of Annex 8 on
the basis of the outline. Awaiting revision of Annex 8 by State,
(See also related project above and in Section 3-A.)
ORGANIZATION FOR COORDINATING NATIONAL SECURITY POLICIES AND PROGRAM
Annex No. 9 to S 68/1)
In accordance with the agreement at the Senior NBC Staff meeting on
October 2, the Bureau of the Budget assumed responsibility for
preparing a revision of the subject Annex in the light of the
views of the various departments and agencies. Awaiting revision
by the Bureau of the Budget. (See also Section 3-A, Item 8.)
THE ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF THE PROPOSED PROGRAMS: REQUIRED FIS-
CA BUD E A A OTHER E7NOMIC CI S
Annex No. 10 to NBC ' 1
In accordance with the agreement at the Senior NBC Staff meeting
on October 2, a special committee, consisting of officials of the
Council of Economic Advisers (Chairman), the Department of the
Treasury, the National Security Resources Board, the Bureau of
the Budget, and Mr. Harriman's office, with the participation of
other departments and agencies when appropriate, was constituted
to prepare agreed recommendations regarding the subject Annex.
First meeting of the special committee held on October 9, at which
a schedule was agreed upon for revision of this Annex. Awaiting
recommendations by the special committee. (See also Section 3-A,
Item 8.)
UNITED STATES POLICY ON DEFECTORS
1 ST C 86; MiC Action No. 3
The reference report by the Secretary of Defense, enclosing a memo
by the Joint Secretaries on the subject, was submitted for con-
sideration by the National Security Council and the Secretary of
the Treasury of the Recommendation contained therein that an ad
hoc committee be appointed to undertake a study of the entire de-
fector problem.
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CURRENT NSC STAFF PROJECTS (Cont'd)
UNITED STATES POLICY ON DEFECTORS (Cont'd)
At its 69th meeting the Council referred NSC 86, without endorse-
ment of the proposals contained therein, to the'`.NSC Staff for the
preparation of a study of U. S. policy on defectors, with a view
to making appropriate recommendations to the Council. At its meet-:
ing on October 13, the Senior NSC Staff agreed to notify the Execu
tive Secretary at an early date of the names of representatives on
an ad hoc committee on this subject, which will include representa-`
tion from the Department of Justice. The following designations
have been received as of this date: State, Mr. Fisher; Defense,
Secretary Matthews; NSR$, Mr. Lanphier; Treasury, Mr. Glendinning;
JCS, Rear Admiral Stevens; CIA, Mr. Carey; Mr. Harriman's office,
Mr. Berger; Justice, Col. Naramore. Ad hoc committee meeting to
be scheduled at an early date.
OPERATION OF ISBRANDTSEN COMPANY, INC. SHIPS TO COMMUNIST COUNTRIES
7; Memo for Senior S Staff from Executive ecretary, subjec_.._,
"Strengthening of Export Control Laws", dated October 16, 1950)
Memorandum by the JCS circulated, at the request of the Secretary
of Defense, to the Council for information and referred to the
NSC Staff for use in the preparation, as a matter of priority, of
recommendations as to specific governmental measures to be taken,
for early consideration by the Council, the Secretary of the Treas-
ury, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Commerce..~At".its
meeting on October 13, the Senior NSC Staff agreed that the Depart-
ment of Commerce should proceed with investigation and appropriate
.enforcement action in the light of NSC 87. The Senior Staff
further agreed to consider at a later date any questions of policy
that might arise as a result of such investigation and enforcement
action. In the meantime the Senior Staff agreed to study a draft
proposal for strengthening the export control laws informally
submitted by the Department of Justice representative and cir-
culated by the reference memo. To be considered further by the
Senior NSC Staff at a future meeting.
NSC DETERMINATIONS ON EAST-WEST TRADE
In connection with the Council's responsibilities on the subject
under Chapter XIII, Section 1304, of Public Law 843, 81st Congress,
2nd Session,, approved September 27, 1950, the Senior NSC Staff a-
agreed at its meeting on October 4, that the Senior State member
should present recommendations on the subject for consideration by
the Senior Staff. Awaiting report by the Senior State member.
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OTHER CURRENT PROJECTS
APPRAISAL OF FOREIGN ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE REQUIREMENTS FACILITIES
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emo for NSC from ' xecu ve ecr ary, same s ject, dated February
1950.; NSC Action No, 282)
In approving the proposal by the Acting Chairman, NSRB, in the refer-
ence memo, the NSC directed (NSC Action No. 282) the Central Intelli-
gence Agency, in collaboration with the Governrrspnt agencies concern-.1.t
ed, to organize and conduct a study of foreign economic intelligence
requirements, facilities and arrangenents related to the national
security and, based on the findings of this study, to prepare for
Council consideration and action a comprehensive plan for satisfying
the foreign economic intelligence requirements of the national se-
curity and for a coordinated interagency effort to this end based on
a definite allocation of responsibilities among the agencies con-
cerned.
Pursuant to the President's direction, the Director of Central Intel-
ligence was requested, on September 1, 1950, to prepare a report on
the present status of this project.
On September 8, 1950, the Director of Central Intelligence reported
that (a) a draft statement of requirements was undergoing internal
CIA coordination to be completed by September 15, 1950; (b) pre-
liminary surveys of Army, Navy and Air Force facilities relatin to
the production of economic intelligence had been received; and (c)
plans in collaboration with the Bureau of the Budget were in prepara-
tion for a survey of governmental economic facilities outside the
Defense Department. It was also reported that close collaboration
with Budget was necessary because, when this project was assigned
to CIA, Budget was already engaged in a survey of Foreign Service
economic reporting and was planning a survey of the use of commodity
specialists in the Government. Accordingly, CIA and Budget agreed
to execute these projects jointly. The Foreign Service survey is now
in draft form but the commodity specialist survey has been delayed.
CIA has requested Budget to release CIA from the commitment for a
joint survey in order that CIA may proceed with its project. It was
also reported that NSRB representatives had participated in CIA
plans pursuant to the basic directive and have been kept informed
of progress to date.
On October 4+, 1950, the Director of Central Intelligence reported
further that the draft statement of requirements was still under in-
ternal CIA coordination and that agreement has been reached with the
Bureau of the Budget for CIA to proceed with departmental surveys of
facilities in consultation with the Bureau. Awaiting final report
by the Central Intelligence Agency.
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OTHER CURRENT PROJECTS (Cont'd)
NATIONAL MANPOWER MOBILIZATI-ON POLICY
(NM C Action o . 328-]~)
At its 63rd Meeting (NSC Action No, 328) the Council, the Secretary
of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Labor considered a report by
the Chairman, NSRB, on the subject (NSC 77) and noted the President's
directive that the Chairman, NSRB, in consultation with the Depart-
ments of Defense and Labor, should develop a national manpower mobil-
ization policy. Pursuant to the President's direction the Chairman,
NSRB, was requested, on September 1, 1950, to prepare a report on
the present. status of this project. The Chairman, NSRB, is develop-
ing an agreed policy in consultation with the Secretaries of Defense
and Labor for submission to the Council at an early date. Awaiting
report by the Chairman, NSRB.
SUPPORT FOR THE VOICE OF AMERICA ,IN THE FIELDS OF INTELLIGENCE AND
A
Memos for NSC rom Executive Secretary, same subject, dated
April 4, May 11, and September 11, 1950)
The reference report by the Secretary of State submitted by the ref-
erence memo of April 4 for consideration and memorandum action by the
Council, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Chairman, Federal
Communications Commission. In accordance with the suggestion of the
Secretary of State, the Secretaries of State and Defense, the Chair-
man, FCC, and the Director of Central Intelligence, were requested to
designate representatives in advance to prepare a report for consid-
eration by the Council, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Chair-
man, FCC, in the event that the recommendations in NSC 66 were ap-
proved. The following actions have been received:
State: Approves recommendations; designates
Mr. Howland $argeant.
Defense: Recommends no further action by the Council until
an ad hoc committee of the IAC completes its cur-
rent investigation of the problem.
Treasury: Approves recommendations.
NSRB: Approves recommendations.
FCC: Disapproves recommendations, with comment that there
should be a re-evaluation of the entire "Voice" op-
perations; designates Mr. Curtis B. Plummer,
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SUPPORT FOR.THE VOICE OF AMERICA IN THE FIELDS OF INTELLIGENCE AND
on
CIA: Designates Mr. Ralph L. Clark, and reports on
current related activities.
Defense, FCC., and CIA comments transmitted by the reference memo of
May 11 for Council consideration in connection with NSC 66. The
departments and agencies concerned agreed informally that this item
should not be scheduled for Council consideration until the Director
of Central Intelligence and the IAC had submitted recommendations in
the light of the report of the ad hoc committee of the IAC referred
to above. Pursuant to the President's direction, the Director of
Central Intelligence was requested, on September 1, 1950, to prepare
a report on the present status of this project. An interim report by
the Director of Central Intelligence transmitting a "Report of the
IAC Ad Hoc Committee on Soviet Jamming of the Voice of America",
dated June 2, 1950, and comments thereon by the Director of Intelli-.
Bence, Headquarters, USAF, has been circulated by the reference
memo dated September 11, for the information of the Council, the
Secretary of the Treasury, and the Chairman, FCC,.pending receipt
of the views of the USCIB on Recommendation three in the report of
the ad hoc committee.
4..-I A second interim report by the Director of Central Intelligence,
dated October 3, 1950, stated that USCIB agreed to establish an ad
hoc committee to consider with VOA representatives the problem of
providing assistance to the VOA program to include the determination
of estimates of personnel, facilities and funds required to carry
out the program envisaged by the VOA: and that the military ser-
vices would proceed'on an interim basis with an effort to determine
what assistance to the VOA could be rendered with existing facili-
ties and personnel. Awaiting the views of the USCIB and final
report by the Director of Central Intelligence.
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5. DEFERRED PROJECTS
DISCUSSION OF U. S. POLICY TOWARD INTER-AMERICAN MILITARY COLLABORA-
TTON
NU 56/2; NSC Action No. 301-b)
When adopting the reference report, the NSC agreed to discuss the
subject of the report at a later date prior to the anticipated trip
to Latin America of the Secretary of Defense. To be scheduled on
the agenda of a future Council meeting.
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