NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL STATUS OF PROJECTS

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STATUS OF PROJECTS
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NSC STATUS OF PROJECTS
TABLE OF .9Q,NTENT5
I. Completed Projects
II. Projects Under Consideration by the NSC
A. Items Scheduled on Agenda for the 152nd Meeting. .
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1. Port Security
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2.
Significant World Developments Affecting
U.S. Security .
2
3.
The Situation in Korea
2
4.
United States Tactics Immediately Following
An Armistice
2
5.
U.S. Objective with Respect to Korea
Following an Armistice
2
6.
Additional United Nations Forces for Korea.. . .
3
7.
United States Objectives and Policies
with Respect to the Near East
3
8.
Security of Strategically Important Industrial
Operations in Foreign Countries
3
B.
Items Awaiting Subsequent NSC Consideration
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1. United States Policies in the Far East..
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2.
United States Objectives and Courses of Action
with Respect to Formosa and the National
Government of China 4
III. Current NSC Planning Board Projects 5
1. United States Position with Respect to Germany 5
2. Review of United States Objectives Vis-a-Vis
the USSR in the Event of War 5
3. Electro-Magnetic Communications 5
4. Review of Economic Defense Policy. 6
5. U.S. Position with Respect to the Regulation,
Limitation and Balanced Reduction of Armed
Forces and Armaments 6
6. Strengthening the Korean Economy 7
7. U.S. Continental Defense System .. 7
8, The Position of the United States with Respect
to the Communist Threat to Italy .. 8
9. NSC 26 Series 8
10. United States Policy Toward the Soviet Satellite
States in Eastern Europe (Including East
Germany) 8
11. Armaments and American Policy 9
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
(Continued)
12.
13.
United States Objectives and Policies with
Respect to North Africa
The Position of the United States with Respect
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to South Asia
10
14.
The Position of the United States with Respect
to Yugoslavia
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15.
United States Objectives and Courses of Action
with Respect to Latin America
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IV.
Other Current Council Projects
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1.
A National Petroleum Program
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2.
Psychological Operations Based on Thailand
11
3.
United States Policy on Soviet and Satellite
Defectors
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I.
Analysis of Possible Courses of Action in Korea
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5.
Effect on National Security Interests in
Latin America of Possible Anti-Trust Proceedings
12
6.
Status of United States Programs for National
Security as of June 30, 1953
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7.
Japanese Treaty Islands
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8.
Certain European Issues Affecting the United
States
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I. ccaLgTpD rlioggicTq
(June 22, 1953 - June 291 1953)
;E# It it .
Ref: Counci, NSC 1
1
0
C Ac ion Nos. 768, 779 and 820
2. THE SITUATION TR URA
Ref': Council, - NSC Action No. 822
3, OBJECTIVES UD COURSS OF CflON WITh RESPECT
L.Q_ZAPIE.
Ref: COancil, - NSC 125/2, 125/3, 125/4, 125/5, 125/6;
Annex to NSC 125/1i Annex to NSC 125/3; NSC Action
Nos. 660, 761 and 823; Memos, August 7, 1952, April 27
and June 23, 1953; NI-52
4. siGN
Ref: Zawalal NSC Action No.
IC NT WOR DE LO
SS
5. UN # ST ES us. C S D 4CT.. T T T ST
THE -A-p I,T.E SA, 8
Ref: 22ault1 - NSC 158; NSC Action Nos. 817 and 826; Memo
for NSC from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated
June 24, 1953
6. UNITE'? swpp ACTI9NS lipAppq A? EAST
Ref: Council - NSC Action Nos. 801, 8 8 and 827
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II. pRogug? uggp coupgAAT;pN BIug,Nqc
A. T Sc
,_1 3
(Agenda dated June 29, 1953)
1. PORT sEqvalyy
Ref: gaguall NSC 78 Series; Progress Report dated
March 3, 1952, by the Treasury Department and the
Department of the Navy on NSC 78 Series;_ NSC
Action Nos. 606 and 625;nellio, June 23, 1953
Qpi4n: At the request of the Acting Secretary of the
Treasury, his letter on the subject was transmitted by
the reference memorandum of June 23 for the information
of the Council.
Current Status: The subject is scheduled for discussion
in the light of the letter from the Acting Secretary of
the Treasury transmitted by the reference memorandum.
2. SIG
CT G
U S. SEC
The subject is scheduled for discussion in the light of
an oral briefing by the Director of Central Intelligence.
3. Tlip SaTUATION JN KOREA
The subject is scheduled for discussion in the light of
an oral briefing by the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff.
CT .S
iirpREA
Ref: Coyncil NSC 154 and NSC 118/2; NSC Action No.
777-d; Memo June 17, 1953
ppiAJTI: At its meeting on April 28 the Council directed
the NSC Planning Board to prepare for early Council con-
sideration a report on U.S. policy toward Communist
China in the event of an armistice (NSC Action No. 777-d).
Quullt_atItua: The draft statement of policy contained
In the reference report by the NSC Planning Board on the
subject (NSC 154) is scheduled for consideration.
5. 11.,..S...SBJECIIVE WITITASPECT TO 40REA FOLLOWING AN
ARIrTIga
Ref; Qmalaall - NSC 157; NSC 154, para. 17; NSC 118/2
Origin: A report on the subject prepared by State and
reviewed by the NSC Planning Board was submitted as
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NSC 157 for consideration by the Council of the Conclu-
sion and Recommendation contained in paragraph 9 thereof.
gaustaLatragl: The Conclusion and Recommendation con-
tained in paragraph 9 of NSC 157 is scheduled for con-
sideration.
6.
Re
Coupci NC
Paras. 0
NSC Action No.
759-h; Memos,
June 1 and 15, 1953
gElgla, At the direction of the President a letter from
Ambassador Lodge on the subject was circulated by the
reference memo of June 1 for the consideration of the
Council.
Curren qtatus: The letter from Ambassador Lodge trans-
mitted by the reference memorandum of June 1 is scheduled
for consideration in the light of the comments thereon
transmitted by the reference memo of June 15.
7. UNITED TES lB L T E T ESP C 0
NSC 155 and 129/1; NSC Action Nos. 801,
and 827; NIE.73 and NIE-76
alga; A draft statement of policy on the subject,
prepared by the NSC Planning Board, was submitted as
NSC 155 for the consideration of the Council, together
with a financial appendix and NSC Staff study for Council
information.
Current Status: The draft statement of policy contained
in PSC 155 is scheduled for consideration
8. T ? ST? G PO?Tisit
IN FORILI COUNTRI
Ref. C!?uncll . Progress Report dated June 8, 1953
by the Under Secretary of State on NSC 29
grj.gip.' The reference progress report has been circu-
lated for the information of the Council.
Cuyrent Statqa: The reference Progress Report is sched-
uled to be Lloted.
'sew'
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13. T IS LTP1
I .1_
I. Dal= BTT 4?Q1,4cIg8 Nvip,r L.
Ref g C c NBC 148 and 444 1 NSa Action Nos. 758
and (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; Memo, April 30, 1953; NIE-47
OrAgin) Draft statement of policy on the subject, pre-
pared by the Planning Board, was submitted for Council
consideration as NBC 148, together with a Far East
Financial Summary and an annex constituting an NSC Staff
study on Communist China.
Current Stgusg Awaiting further study by the Council
of NSC 148.
2.
TED S E 0
At. 1 11 Cs 'S
RESPECT TO FORM S ADT _THE N IQN4b,GOVE N 2 pp clim4
Ref % Cmwil - NSC 146, 128 and 48/5; Annex to NSC 146
NSC Action Nos. 760, 624; Memos, April 6 and 7,
1953; NIE-27/1; SE-29
Or ing The Council on April 2, 1952 directed the NSC
staff after preliminary discussion by States 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 anticommunist Chinese
forces and in the light of views of the JCS, contained
in NSC 128 (NSC Action No. 624.W.
Currept Atp.tus: Awaiting further study by the Council
of NSC 146 as amended by the reference memo of April 6.
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NSC
1. 0 ON
Ref: 99upc41 NSC Action No. 77
apt, Bd, - Memos. May 29 and June 24, 1953; Record
Of Action, June 5, 1953
Qrigin: At its meeting on April 28 the Council directed
the Planning Board to prepare for early Council consideration
a report on the above subject (NSC Action No. 777-d).
Current St4ty.p: A revised statement of policy on the sub-
ject (reference memo of June 24),prepared by State in the
light of Planning Board discussion of the May 29 draft, is
scheduled for consideration on June 29.
2, UILELS.LJOUTELIELTU!UIEWIglalithcIalBEJMILIE
THE EVENT OF WAA
Ref: C NSC 153/1 and NSC 20/4; NSC Action No, 811
Plan, Bd. - Record of Planning Board Meeting, May 29,
1953
Ori in: The Planning Board on May 29 agreed that the
verbatim inclusion in NSC 153 for Council consideration of
the paragraphs of NSC 20/4 relating to United States ob-
jectives vis-a-vis the USSR in the event of war (paras. 22
and 23 - see Annex in NSC 153/1), should be regarded as
a temporary response to NSC 79 pending Planning Board re-
view of these paragraphs.
Cur Statue: Review of the objectives contained in the
Annex in NSC 153/1 is scheduled for June 29.
3. ELECT 0-Mt N IC COMM ONS
Ref: CounD4.1 - NSC 137 and 1 7/1; Memo, June 2, 1953;
Memos, subject, "The Use of Radio as a Medium for
Psychological Operations and the Impact of Its Use
on National Security", dated March 26 and May 13,
1953;Memo for All Holders of May 13 memo, dated May 18,
1953; Memos, subject, "Intelligence Support for the
Voice of America with Regard to Soviet Jamming",
January 2, February 26 and 29, 1952; Memo, subject,
"Potential Soviet Attack on our Essential Communi-
cations Systems and Organizations"?January 26, 1951;
Memo, subject, "Current U.S, Telecommunications
Planning Program", dated April 21, 1953; SE-38; NSC
Action No. 812
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ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COMMUNICATIONS Coot'
Origin: At the request of the Deputy Secretary of De-
fense, his memorandum and its attached report by the Joint
Chiefs of Staff on "The Effect of Radio as a Medium for
the Voice of America on Military Operations and Upon
Military and Civil Telecommunications" were transmitted
as NSC 137 for consideration by the Council of the recom-
mendations contained in the second and third paragraphs of
the memorandum.
Current Status: Awaiting (pursuant to NSC Action No. 812-c
and d): (1) report before July 1 by Defense and CIA,
in consultation with the Federal Communications Commission
as appropriate, on a feasible basic plan to provide moni-
toring activities designed to achieve the objectives set
forth in recommendation 3 of the Planning Board (reference
memo of June 2), and (2) further consideration and report
early in July by the Planning Board on recommendations 2,
5 and 6. Tentatively scheduled for Planning Board con
sideration on July 1.
4. REVIEW OF ECONOMIC DEFENSE POLICY
Ref: Council - NSC 152, 104/2, 91/1, 122/1; NSC Action
Nos. 738 and 806; Progress Report dated January 19,
1953, by the Secretary of State and the Director
for Mutual Security on NSC 104/2
L.qaaaaj. - Record of Meeting, June 5, 1953
04gin: The Council on March 18, 1953 directed the NSC
Planning Board, with the participation of the Department
of Commerce, to review the existing policy on this subject
(NSC 104/2) and submit appropriate recommendations for
Council consideration (NSC Action No. 738).
?.argat_atAIma: Awaiting preparation by the Economic
Defense Advisory Committee, with the assistance of such
special consultants as the departments and agencies repre-
sented on the Committee may designate, of the initial
draft report called for by NSC Action No. 806, for Planning
Board consideration not later than July 1. Tentatively
scheduled for Planning Board consideration July 6.
5. U.S. P9SITION WITH 4SPECT TO THE_Emaaua,jkUaLTITIQA
ANP BALAELMJNOMELPIE-01.101.3.2.40a-AED AlW4ENTS
Ref: gouncj.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", dated
February 17. and June 3, 1953; NSC Action No. 717-n
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Orign: At its meeting on February 18, 1953, the Council
agreed to explore, prior to the next UN General Assembly
meeting in September, the possibility of a new U.S. pro-
posal on the subject (MC Action No. 717-W.
gummulLataa; Awaiting consideration by the Planning
Board. Tentatively scheduled for July 6. (See also
related project below.)
STRENG
Ref:
11. L CO
- NSC 1 NSC Action No. 828
OrAgin: A report on the subject by the mission headed
by Mr. Tasca, Special Representative of the President
for Korean Economic Affairs (DISC 156) was referred to the
Council by the President.
gaugaLatataa: Awaiting preparation by the Planning Board
of recommendations based upon study by a Special Committee
consisting of representatives of the Director for Mutual
Security (Chairman), the Secretaries of State, Treasury and
Defense, and the Director, Bureau of the Budget. Tentatively
scheduled for July 8.
Las_goluguTA4 DgpsE SYSTEM
Ref: Council - NSC 140,140/1, 131, 131/1; Memos, May 28
and June 1, 1953; Memo, subject, "Organized Evacuation
of Civilian Populations in Civil Defense", June 9,
1952; NSC Action Nos. 651 and 804
Plan. 13th- Memos, May 8 and June 1, 1953; Record of
Meetings of Planning Board, May 6, 22 and 27, 1953;
rTentative schedule for National Security Council
Action on Continental Defense", dated June 17, 1953
20zigin: The Planning Board on May 6 discussed the subject
and agreed that preliminary work should be initiated within
the departments and agencies concerned on existing and pro-
posed programs, with costs in each case, in anticipation
of preparation of a draft report after receipt of the
report of the Special Evaluation Subcommittee (see NSC 140/1)
and the Department of Defense Ad Hoc Study Group on Con-
tinental Defense.
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Current StAus: Awaiting preparation of a draft report by
the Continental Defense Committee of the Planning Board in
accordance with the terms of reference transmitted by the
reference memo of June 1, which will also cover the problem
of organized evacuation of civilian populations in civil
defense (see NSC 131/1, MC Action No. 651, and memo of
June 9, 1952). Due not later than July 15.
8. In_EgaIng_g_NE UN TEP ST WI HR SPEC TO THE
COMMUNIST T REt O
Ref: g2gnall - Progress Report, dated May 20, 1953, by the
Acting Secretary of State on NSC 67/3
OriyAri: The reference Progress Report on the subject
advised 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 conclusions
drawn from the outcome of the Italian national elections
held on June 7, 1953.
aument_alLul: Awaiting preparation of a draft report by
State.
9. 02.16_401Ed
Ref: gsmall NSC Action No. 753; Progress Report dated
March 9, 1953, by the Under Secretary of State on
NSC 26 Series
OriAn: The Council on March 25 noted the reference Pro-
ress 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).
Current .Satus: Awaiting report by State.
10. UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD THE SOVIET SA _gLLITE STATES
IN ES RN laRoPE IN L IN
Ref: Coungll NSC 2; NIE-:7
- Memo for Senior NSC Staff, March 3, 1953;
Memo, May 18, 1953; Record of Senior Staff Meeting,
January 29, 1953; Record of Meetings of Planning Board
April 24 and May 20, 1953
grigin: The Senior Staff agreed on January 29 to prepare
recommendations for Council consideration on several urgent
and immediate policy questions, including this policy
question.
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IN E A ST RN EURO-_, 4$4444141W411214a09041111
Currept Pt_Dtvp: Awaiting a coordinated revision by the
Board Assistants of the staff study on the subject, in-
cluding material from NIE-87.
11. ARM TS
Ref: C9u4gi1 NSC 1 NSC Action Nos. 725 and 799
klga4_1116, - Memo for Senior NSC Staff, February if,
1953
9rigin: 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).
qurrent,Stat4s: Awaiting: (a) preparation of a report
by the Ad Hoc Committee on Armaments and American Policy
of the NSC Planning Board on Recommendations 2-5 of the
Panel of Consultants and (b) an outline plan to be prepared
by PSB pursuant to NSC Action No. 799-d of the specific
steps, including speeches by government officials, which
should be taken to carry out the recommendations contained
in NSC 151. (See also related project above)
ITE "TA ES TI S POLICIES WITH,R4SUCT TO
NORTH AFR CA
Ref: - Memos for Senior Staff, March if and 16,
19 3; Record of Meeting of Planning Board, May 11,
1953; NIE-69 and supplement
igigu: Draft statement of policy and staff study prepared
by State were transmitted by reference memo of March if for
consideration by the Senior Staff.
=rent Sta ul: Awaiting further consideration by the.
Planning Board of the draft? report transmitted by the
reference, memos of March kand 16,
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13. THE P 110 F H UNIT STA WI
ALAIL.
Ref: Counc4 NSC 98/1
glaa4_DA, - Memo, June 9; Record of Senior Staff
meeting, January 29, 1953; Record of Planning Board
meeting, June 22, 1953
9E1Eln; The Senior Staff at itS'meeting on January 29
agreed to prepare recommendations for Council consideration
on several urgent and immediate policy questions, including
this policy question.
gurreat_qtaIla: Awaiting revision by the Board Assistants
of the draft statement of policy on the subject transmitted
by the reference memo of June 9.
14. THE POSITION OF THE UNITED 44004 WIZH
Ref; Council- NSC 18/2 and 18/6
Plan, - Record of Meeting of
January 29, 1953
gri,gin: The Senior Staff on January 29 agreed to prepare
recommendations for Council consideration on several urgent
and immediate policy questions, including this policy
question.
ktESPECT TO YUGOSLAVIA
Senior Staff,
Current Stlis; Awaiting preparation of a draft report by
State.
15. UNI D STA ES OBJECT VES AND C ION TH R PEC
ILLAILEAKERIgA_
Ref: Council - NSC 144/1; Annex to NSC 144
Origin; NSC 144/1, approved by the President on March 18,
stated (para. 3) that its limited purpose was to define
our objectives and course of action concerning important
problems common to the area; policies toward specific
country situations, such as those in Argentina and Guate-
mala, were left for subsequent papers.
gaulat_dIa/m2; Awaiting reports on specific country
situations in Latin America from State (including especially
Panama, Argentina, Guatemala, Chile, Venezuela and Brazil).
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1, A NATIONAL PETROLEUM PROGRAM
Ref: Council - NSC 97/3; NSC Action No. 798; Memos,
June 2 and June 29, 1953
Origin: The Council at its meeting on May 28: Adopted
the statement of policy contained in NSC 97/3, with the
exception of paragraph 8 which was adopted in principle
on the understanding that the Director of Defense Mobiliza-
tion will: (1) Coordinate the implementation of sub-
paragraphs 8-a and b in the light of a review of the
railitary requiremenTs by the Secretary of Defense;
(2) Coordinate the implementation of subparagraph 8.c in
the light of discussions by the Secretary of Commerce
with representatives of the tanker and shipbuilding
industries; (3) Submit to the National Security Council
a progress report, with particular reference to (1) and
(2) above, not later than July 1, 1953. The Council
also suggested that NSC 97/3 be referred for comment to
Civilian Consultants to be selected by the President (NSC
Action No. 798-b and d).
Current Status: Awaiting preparation by the Director of
the Office of Defense Mobilization of a progress report
pursuant to NSC Action No. 798-b. The ODM progress report
and the comments of the Consultants (reference memorandum
of June 29) are tentatively scheduled for Council action
on July 9.
2. PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS BASED ON TH ILAND
Ra: Counci NSC Action Nos. 0-d an 788
Origin: The Council on May 13 (NSC Action No. 788) noted
a brief oral report on the subject by Mr. C. D. Jackson,
and directed the Psychological Strategy Board to submit
for Council consideration a plan for coordinated
psychological operations based on Thailand.
Current Status: Awaiting the report from the Psychological
Strategy Board pursuant to the above action. Tentatively
scheduled for Council consideration on July 9.
3. UNITED STAIS POLICY ON SOVIET AND SATELLITE DEFECTORS
Ref: Council - NSC 86/1f Progress Report on NSC 86/1,
dated July 11, 1952; Memo, May 20, 1953
Plan, Bd. - Record of Meeting of Planning Board on
May Is, 1953
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UNITED STATES POLICY ON SOVIET AND SAT LL TE DEFECTORS
(Conttd)
Origin: The NSC Planning Board on May 18 in connection
with its submission of a draft amendment to NSC 86/1 to
the Council for its consideration (see reference memo of
May 20) noted that CIA would submit a progress report on
NSC 86/1 about June 30.
Current Status: Awaiting a progress report on NSC 86/1
by CIA.
4. ANALYSIS OF FOSS IBL COURS.0 OF TION IN KO EA
Ref: Council NSC 7; NSC Ac ion Nos. 1 777-e 782,
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787 and 794; Memo, "Future Courses of Action n
Connection with the Situation in Korea", March 30,
1953; NIE 80; SE-41
Origin: Report on the subject prepared by the NSC Planning
Board in the light of the estimate of the JCS transmitted
by the reference memo of March 30, was submitted as NSC
147 for the consideration of the Council.
Current Status: A political annex setting forth the
foreign po icy implications of the course of action selected
by the Joint Chiefs of Staff has been prepared by State
pursuant to NSC Action No. 794-b. Awaiting further con-
sideration of the subject by the Council after completion
of related studies now under way.
5. EFFECT ON NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS IN WIN AMER CA
OF OSSIBL AN I TRUST PROCEEDINGS
Ref: Council - Memo, June 9 3; NSC Action No. 805
Origin: A report by the NSC Planning Board on the subject
(reference memo of June 1) was considered by the Council on
June 4, 1953 and it was agreed that in view of the adverse
effects on 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 Status: Awaiting report from the Attorney General
on the results of the above mentioned negotiations.
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NNW' 6. STATUS OF UNITED STATES PROGWS FQR NATWNAL SEORITY
AS OF JUNE 30
Ref: Counci NSC 153/1, 149/3, 142
Origin: The President has directed that, in accordance
with established practice, the departments and agencies
responsible for the several national security programs
prepare reports on the status of those programs semi-
annually for the information of the President and the
National Security Council.
Current Status. Awaiting reports due August 1 on the
status of United States programs for national security
as of June 30, 1953, to be prepared by the departments
and agencies concerned with the assistance of the NSC
Special Staff.
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7, JAPANESE TREATY ISLANDS
Ref: Council - NSC 125/6, para. 4; Memo, June 15, 1953;
NSC Action No. 824
aula: On June 25, 1953, the Council: (a) adopted the
recommendation of the Department of State, contained in
paragraph 18-a-(2) of the enclosure to reference memorandum,
to relinquish civil administration over the Amami group to
Japan as a matter of policy; subject to the understanding
that, in view of the current situation in the Far East,
implementation of this policy and any public announcement
as proposed in paragraph 18-b will be deferred pending
review of the situation by the NSC on the recommendation of
the Secretaries of State and Defense within 90 days; and
(b) agreed that the Bureau of the Budget, and other
interested agencies, should recommend for Council con-
sideration a policy on the civil administration of those
Ryukyu Islands remaining under U.S. jurisdiction, which
would reduce U.S. responsibility for such civil administra-
tion as rapidly as compatible with U.S. military require-
ments (NSC Action No. 824).
Current Status: Awaiting (a) review of the situation by
the Council beforeSeptember 25 upon the recommendation
of thu Secretaries of State and Defense pursuant to NSC
Action No. 824-a, and (b) a proposed policy by the Secretary
of Defense on tEe civil administration of those Ryukyu
Islands remaining under U.S. jurisdiction.
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8. CERTAIN EUROPEAN ISSUES AFFECTING THE UNITED STATES
Ref: Council - NSC li5i'Memo June 2v3,1955
Origin: At the request of the President a letter to the
res dent from Ambassador Draper transmitting a study on
the subject was circulated to the Council for consideration
and study by the reference memorandum of June 23.
Current Status: Awaiting the views of the incoming Joint
Chiefs of Staff on the letter and report from Ambassador
Draper.
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