NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL STATUS OF PROJECTS

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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
STATUS OF PROJECTS
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October 59 1953
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October 5, 1953 SECURITY INFORMATION
NATIONAL SECUUTY;QOUXIL
I.
II.
Completed
1.
2.
3.
Projects
A. Items
1.
2.
B. Items
STATUS OF PROJECTS
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Table of Contents
Projects
Significant World Developments Affecting
U. S. Security
Reported Decline in U. S. Prestige Abroad..,
Current Budgetary Situation and Outlook
Under Consideration by the NSC
Scheduled on Agenda for the 165th Meeting
Significant World Developments Affecting
U. S. Security
Review of Basic National Security Policy
Awaiting Subsequent NSC Consideration
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
1. FY 1955 Budget Considerations
3
2.
Security of Strategically Important Indus-
trial Operations in Foreign Countries
3
3.
Report by the President's Committee on
International Information Activities Dated
June 30, 1953 (Except Chapter 7)
3
4.
Electro-Magnetic Communications
4
5.
A National Petroleum Program
4
6.
Coast Guard Operations, Including Port
Security
4
7.
NSC 26 Series
5
8.
United States Policies in the Far East
5
9.
United States Objectives and Courses of
Action with Respect to Formosa and the
National Government of China
5
III.
Current NSC Planning Board Projects
6
1. U. S. Objectives and Policies with Respect
to Austria
6
2.
Electro-Magnetic Communications
6
3.
Proposed Directive to the United States
I.
Information Agency
National Petroleum Program
7
7
5.
United States Policy Toward Communist China
and Toward Korea
7
6.
U. S. Objectives and Courses of Action with
Respect to Indonesia
8
7.
United States Objectives and Courses of
Action with Respect to Southeast Asia
8
8.
United States Policy Toward the Soviet
Satellites in Eastern Europe
8
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Table of Cpntents
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9. United States Policy and Courses of
Action to Counter Possible Soviet or
Satellite Action Against Berlin 9
10. Armaments and American Policy 9
11. United States Policy Toward Finland 10
12. NSC 26 Series 10
13. The Position of the United States with
Respect to Iran 10
14. The Position of the United States with
Respect to the Communist Threat to
Italy 11
15. The Position of the United States with
Respect to Yugoslavia 11
16. U. S. Policy Towards Trieste 11
17. Internal Security Aspects of Continental
Defense 11
18. United States Objectives and Policies
with Respect to South Asia 12
19. United States Objectives and Policies
with Respect to North Africa 12
20. Review of United States Objectives vis-a-
vis the USSR in the Event of War 13
21. United States Objectives and Courses of
Action with Respect to Latin America 13
TV. Other Current Council Projects 14
1. United States Position with Respect to
Germany 14
2. U. S. Position with Respect to the Re-
gulation, Limitation and Balanced
Reduction of Armed Forces and Armaments 14
3. United States Export Licensing Policy
Toward Hong Kong and Macao 15
4. Civil Administration of the Ryukyu
Islands, Remaining Under U. S. Juris-
diction 15
5. Organization of the Government with
Respect to Internal Security and Con-
tinental Defense Functions 15
6. Review of Existing Internal Security Laws 16
7. Continental Defense 16
8. Near East Oil Situation 16
9. Effect on National Security Interests in
Latin America of Possible Anti-Trust
Proceedings 17
10. Analysis of Possible Courses of Action
in Korea 17
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1, COMPLETp PROJECTS
(September 28, 1953 - October 5, 1953)
1. SIGNIFICANTyeRLOPMENTS AFFECT;NG U. St SECURITY
Ref: Council. NSC Action No. 918
2. EgEQUE212,521, S PRESTIG
Ref: councl NSC Action No. 921
3. CURR NT B IGFTARY S UA ION AN OUTLOOK
Ref: Counci - NSC 1 1. NSC Action No, 922
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II. PROJECTS DER CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC
A. ITEMS SCTSEDULED ON tylagum_zu_1621-RuuTINQ ON
WaDELSIAY, OCTOBER, 7. l_9)3
(Agenda dated October 2, 1953)
1. .IGNIFICANT WORLD DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTING U S sEowTy
The subject is scheduled for discussion in the light
of an oral briefing by the Director of Central
Intelligence.
2, REVIEW OF BAS C NATIONAL sEqaux_fauly.
Ref: Counci NS 0 1t2 and-153/1; NSC Action Nos. 853,
77 and 886; Memo, subject, "Project Solarium",
July 22, 1953
Origin: The Council on July 30 discussed the three
alternative national security policies presented by
the Solarium Task Forces on the basis of the reference
memorandum of July 22 and a new basic concept pro-
posed by the Solarium Working Committee and circulated
at the meeting, and directed the NSC Planning Board,
with the assistance of representatives of the Solarium
Task Forces: (1) to draft for Council consideration
a new basic national security policy with courses of
action, in the light of the above discussion and
(2) pending the completion of (1) above, to recommend
for Council consideration any details of action pro-
posed by the Solarium Task Forces which should be
implemented at once, including proposed specific
actions with respect to particular Communist-
controlled nations (NSC Action No. 868-a and -b; see
also NSC Action No. 886-b).
Current Status: For consideration of the draft
statement of policy on the subject contained in
NSC 162 prepared by the Planning Board in response
to the above directive.
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B. ITEMS PIAIIIELUEMMILLNMETIEBAII2U
1. FY 1255 BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
Origin: The President has directed that a speeial meeting
of the Council be held on Tuesday, October 13, for con-
sideration of the military program for FY 1955 and its
estimated cost in relationship to the over-all budget
situation.
Current StAtus: Awaiting consideration by the Council at
its meeting on October 13 of the military program for
FY 1955 and its estimated cost in relationship to the over-
all budget situation.
2. LEMBITy_g_dITAILagALLIMPORTANT INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS
IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
Ref: Council - Progress Report dated June 8, 1953 by the
Under Secretary of State on NSC 29; NSC Action Nos.
837 and 844.
Plan Bd. - Record of Meetings, August 26 and 31, and
September 9, 1953; Memos, August 25, September 8 and
28, 1953.
Origlu: The Council on July 2 referred the reference
Progress Report to the Plannning Board for review and re-
port (NSC Action No. 837).
Current Status: A draft report by the NSC Planning Board
is being circulated for the consideration of the Council.
Tentatively scheduled for Council consideration October 22,
1953.
3. REPORT BY THE PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL IN-
FORMATION ACTIVITIES DATED JUNE 301 1953 (EXCEPT CHAPTER 7)
Ref: Council - NSC Action Nos. 836-d and 866; Memo,
July 20, 1953; Memo for All Holders of July 20 memo,
dated July 24, 1953; E.O. 10483; Memo, subject,
"Progress Report on Implementation of the Recommenda-
tions of the Jackson Committee", October 1, 1953
Plant_ B. - Record of Meeting, August 6, 1953
Origin: The Council by reference memorandum of July 20
(NSC Action No. 866) referred the recommendations contained
In the Jackson report with the exception of recommendations
No, 1 and 20 to the PSB for such implementation by the
responsible departments and agencies as is deemed ap-
propriate reporting back to the Council in 60 days on
progress made in this regard.
Current Status: A progress report by the OCB prepared pur-
suant to the above Council directive has been circulated
for the information of the Council by the reference memo of
October 1 and is tentatively scheduled for Council action
on October 22.
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4. ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COMMUNICATIONS
Ref: Council - Progress Report dated September 30, 1953 by
the Director of ODM on the subject; NSC Action Nos.
812 and 840; Memos, June 2 and July 14, 1953.
Origin: By the Council action of July 11 on the subject
transmitted by the reference memo of July 14 the Director
of ODM was esignated as coordinating authority to prepare
a progress report, in consultation with State, Defense, CIA
and other interested agencies for submission to the
Planning Board by October 1 as to the recommendations con-
tained in paragraphs 2,4 and 5 of the Council action and
by January 1 as to the recommendation contained in para-
graph 3.
Current Status: The reference progress report by the
Director of ODM has been circulated for the information of
the Council and is tentatively scheduled for consideration
on October 22. (See also related project in Section III).
5, A NATIONAL PETROLEUM FROGRAM
Ref: Council - Progress Report dated October 1, 1953 by
the Director of Defense Mobilization on NSC 97/5
Origin: The reference Progress Reporc has been circulated
for the information of the Council.
2...untat_Status: Tentatively scheduled for October 22.
(A further progress report is due from ODM January 1. See
also related project in Section III).
6. COAST GUARD OPERATION.S INCLUDING P9R1 SECURITY
Ref: Council - N.LT Action No. 830; Memo, September 11,
1953; Memos, June 23 and July 31, 1953, subject,
"Fort Security"; Memo, August 31, 1953, subject,
"Coast Guard Operations Affecting National Security";
Progress Report dated March 3) 1952 by the Treasury
Department and the Department of the Navy on the
NSC 78 series; NSC 159
Origin: The Council on July 2 referred the letter of the
Acting Secretary of the Treasury on the subject (reference
memo of June 23) to the Continental Defense Committee of
the Planning Board for consideration in connection with
other continental defense problems, with particular re-
ference to the possibility of the Department of Defense
taking responsibility for certain U. S. ports where U. S.
military vessels are concentrated. The Council also
noted that the Secretary of the Treasury is undertaking
a review of Coast Guard Operations) in connection with
which he will submit to the Council recommendations re-
garding matters involving interdepartmental operations
(NSC Action No, 830).
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COAST GUARD OPERATIONS INCLUDING PORT SECURITY (Cont'd)
Current Status: The recommendations of the NSC Planning
Board on the subject contained in the reference memorandum
of September 11 will be scheduled for consideration on
the agenda of an early Council meeting. (At the request
of Treasury and Budget, Council action has been tem-
porarily deferred.)
7. NSC 26 SERIFS
Ref: gamall - Progress Report dated August 7,1953 by the
Acting Secretary of State
Ortgla: The reference Progress Report has been circulated
for the information of the Council.
Current StaLaa: To be scheduled on the agenda of a Council
meeting at the time that a revision of NSC 26, currently
in preparation (see Section III below), is considered by
the Council.
8. UNITED STATES POLICIES IN THE FAR EAST
Ref: Council - NM?T8 and 1+8/5; NSC Action Nos. 758 and
777-d T2); 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; N1E-47
oriEln: Draft statement of policy on the subject, prepared
by the Planning Board, was submitted for Council considera-
tion as NSC 148, together with a Far East Financial Summary
and an annex constituting an NSC ?taff study on Communist
China.
Current Status: Awaiting further study by the Council of
NSC i1+8
9. UNITED STATES OBJEgana_LEILOURSES OF ACTION WITH RES-
PECT TO FORMOSA AND THE NiTIONAL GOVERNMENT OF CHINA
Ref: Council - NSC 1 , 12" and /5; Annex to NSC 146;
NSC Action Nos. 760 and 624; Memos, April 6 and 7,
1953; N1E-27/1; 3E-29
Origin: The Council on April 2, 1952, directed the NSC
Staff, after preliminary discussion by State, 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 Govern-
ment, and other anti-Communist Chinese forces and in the
light of views of the JCS, contained in NSC 128 (NSC
Action No. 624-b).
Current Status: Awaiting further study by the Council on
NSC 146 as amended by the reference memo of April 6.
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III. CURRENT NSC PLANNING BOARD PROJECTS
1. U. S. 0 CTI A 1 P LIC ES WITH RESPECT TO AUSTRIA
Ref: Council - Paragraph 7 of Progress Report dated
July 23, 1953 by the Under Secretary of State on
NBC 38/49 38/6 and 63/1i NBC Action No. 885
Plan. Bd. - Memos, September 21 and October 29 1953;
Record of Meeting, September 249 1953?
Origin: The reference Progress Report stated (para-
graph 7) that the Department of State considers that a
new NBC paper on Austria should be initiated in view of
changes in the Austrian situation and the full or near
completion of certain actions covered in existing NSC
papers on Austria. Accordingly, a new paper would soon
be submitted to the Council.
Current Status: A draft statement of policy prepared
by the Board Assistants (reference memo of October 2)
is scheduled for consideration on October 59 together
with the staff study transmitted by the reference memo
of September 21.
2. ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COMMUNICATIONS
Ref: ?neil - Progress Report dated September 302 1953
y the Director of the Office of Defense Mobiliza-
tion on the subject; NSC 137 and 137/1; Memos,
June 2 and 30, July 3 and 149 1953; NSC Action
Nos. 812 and 840
Plan. Bd. - Record of Meeting, July 19 1953
Origin: At the request of the Deputy Secretary of Defense,
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 NBC 137
for consideration by the Council of the recommendations
contained in the second and third paragraphs of the
memorandum.
Currept Stas: Further consideration by the Planning
Board of recommendations 39 5 and 6 in the reference
memorandum of June 29 pursuant to NSC Action No. 812-d
and discussion of the Progress Report dated September 309
1953 by the Director of the Office of Defense Mobiliza-
tion on the subject (see also Section II-B above) are
scheduled for October 5.
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3. PO E D r CT T D S ES OR ION
AGENCY
Ref: Council - Memo, July 20, 1953; NSC Action No. 836-a
Plan Bd.- Memo, October 2, 1953
Origin: The Council on July 30 directed the Planning
Board to prepare and submit a draft Directive, for Council
approval, defining the purpose, responsibilities, and
relationships of the United States Information Agency
(reference memo of July 20 and NSC Action No. 866).
Current Status: A draft directive submitted by the
Director, USIA is scheduled for consideration October 5,
1953.
4. iN ETR G M
Re Gouoj - NSC 97
Plan. Bd. - Memo, October 1, 1953
0rig1m Paragraphs 10 and 11-a of NSC 97/5 call respec-
tively for a review by the Secretary of Defense not later
than September 1 of the military requirements for avia-
tion gasoline and a review by the Council not later than
December 31 of the goal of a tanker reserve of 175 T-2
equivalents.
Current Statu: Draft recommendations on the subject,
proposed by the Director, ODM, transmitted by the
reference memo of October 1, are scheduled for considera-
tion October 7, 1953. (See also related project in
Section II-B.)
50 makkjaaja_EILDTpy_TowAm communST TUNA AND T0N1Ap
EQUA
Ref% C NBC 154/12 paragraph 19; NSC Action
Nos. 777..a (2) and 833
OriApl: Paragraph 19 of NSC 154/1, approved by the
President on July 3, directs that, in the light of the
post-armistice situation, a fundamental review and re-
assessment of our basic policy toward Communist China,
as well as our position with respect to Korea, should be
undertaken.
Current Status: U. S. policy on failure of the Korean
political conference and a review of U. S. policy toward
Communist China is tentatively scheduled for discussion
on October 8 and 12 in the light of NSC 146, 148 (see
Section II-B above) and 154/1.
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6. U. S. amgmivEp_App copotsgs OF ACTION WITH RESPECT TO
INDONESIA
Ref: Council - NBC 124/2; NSC Action Nos. 872 and 903;
Memo, September 3, 1953 enclosing a Progress Report,
dated August 27, 1953, by the Secretary of State
and the Acting Secretary of Defense on the subject;
SE-51
?lap. Bd, - Record of Meetings, August 10 and 20,
1953
Origin: The Council on August 6 directed the NSC
Planning Board to study and prepare recommendations with
respect to the developments in Indonesia (NBC Action
No. 872-h),
Current Stats: Awaiting preparation by State of a draft
report for Planning Board consideration. Tentatively
scheduled for October 14. (See also related project
below.)
7. UNITE ES ?B TIVES AJt eUR ES F C I WIT
RESPECT TQ SQUT AS ASIA
Ref: Colyicil - NSC 124/2; Progress Report dated August 5,
1953 by the Acting Secretary of State and the
Acting Secretary of Defense on NSC 124/2; NSC
Action No. 904
Origin: The Council on September 9 noted the reference
Progress Report on the subject by the Acting Secretary
of State and the Acting Secretary of Defense, and referred
it to the Planning Board for consideration of the changes
in policies proposed therein (NSC Action No. 904).
Current Status: Awaiting consideration by the Planning
Board. Tentatively scheduled for October 14. (See also
related project above.)
8. UNITED STATE p POLICY Towalp THE SQVIET SATELLITES IN
EASTERN 'UllOPE
Ref: Council - NSC 58/2; NIE-87
Plan. Bd. - Memo for Senior NSC Staff, March 3,
1953; Memos, May 18, July 28 and August 17, 1953;
Record of Senior Staff Meeting, January 29, 1953;
Record of Meetings of Planning Board, April 24,
May 20 and August 24, 1953
OrigiA: 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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TED STATES P L Y aWARD THE V T SATELLITES N
EASTERN EURQPE., C9nttd
gmmtalatillaal Awaiting a revision by State of the
draft statement of policy of August 17 in the light of
the Planning Board discussion on August 24. Tentatively
scheduled for October 15.
9. s S P 1011 ? 'S,S 0 CTION T9 COUNTER
AIMS
Council - Progress Report date September 10, 1953
by the Secretary of State on NSC 132/1; NSC
Action No. 920
OriAn: The Council at its meeting on October 1, 1953
noted the reference Progress Report and directed the
NSC Planning Board to review the policy on the subject
In NSC 132/1 in the light of the discussion at the
meeting (NSC Action No. 920).
Current Status; Awaiting review by the Planning Board
pursuant to NSC Action No. 920. Tentatively scheduled
for October 19.
10. AdUI 5 A D
Ref. Co NSC 1 1; NSC Action Nos. 725, 799, 869,
9 and 912; Memo, July 28, 1953
Plan. . Memo for Senior NSC Staff, February 4,
1953; Record of Meeting, May 6, 1953
Orlgin: The NBC, on February 25, 1953, aft0r discussing
recommendations of the Department of State Panel of Con-
sultants on Disarmament contained in their Veport 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 recommenda-
tions (NSC Action No. 725).
Current Status: Awaiting: (a) further report by PSB
pursuant to NSC Action No. 869-k on progress made in the
development and implementation of the program for inform-
ing the American people, and (b) preparation of a report
by the Ad Hoc Committee with respect to recommendations
2 . 5 of the Department of State Panel of Consultants.
Tentatively scheduled for October 21.
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11. UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD FINLAND
Ref: cou,ncil NSC 121; Progress Report dated August 259
19 3 by the Under Secretary of State on NSC 121;
NSC Action No. 905
aLD,: The Council on September 9 noted the reference
Progress Report by the Under Secretary of State on the
subject and agreed that the FOA should prepare, for
Planning board consideration, proposed changes in U. S.
policy toward Finland as contained in NSC 121, designed
to lessen Finland's economic dependence on the Soviet
bloc (NSC Action No. 905).
Current Status: Awaiting proposed changes by FOA in
U. S. policy toward Finland. Tentatively scheduled for
Planning Board consideration October 21.
12. 22C 26 S.ARIES
Ref: gpuasil NSC
March 97 1953
NSC 26 Series
by the Acting
Series
Action No. 7537 Progress Report dated
9 by the Under Secretary of State on
; Progress Report dated August 77 1953
Secretary of State on the NSC 26
grjala. The Council on March 25 noted the reference
Progress 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 Status: Awaiting revision by State of NSC 26 in
the light of the reference progress report of August 7
(see also Section II-B above). Tentatively scheduled
for October 22.
13. THE POSIT...M.0F THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT
Ref: 26LAn_c_121 NSC 136/1; NSC Action No. g91
aRaaa. . Memo, August 3, 1953; Record
July 301 August 6 and August 247 1953
Q1Klalu: The Planning Board on July 30 discussed U. S.
policy toward Iran in the light of recent developments
and estimates of the situation and agreed to consider at
an early meeting the desirability of a basic review and
revision of U. S. policy toward Iran.
Current ptatus: Further consideration by the Planning
Board is tentatively scheduled for October 22.
TO IRAN
of Meetings,
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14. THE POSIT; F THE VNITED STATES WiTTH RESPECT To TgE
COMMUNIST THR4AT TO ITALY
Ref: Council - Progress Report dated May 20, 1953, by
the Acting Secretary of State on NSC 67/3
Origin: 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.
ug_zmIt_atalal: Awaiting preparation of a draft report
by State. Tentatively scheduled for October 26.
15. T pos;Tiow pp xlip ulimp _sTATq. WITH HEpppcT Tp
YUGOSLAVIA
Ref: Counc4 NSC 18/2 and 18/6
Plan. Bd. - Record of Meeting of Senior Staff,
January 29, 1953
pzulx The Senior Staff on January 29 agreed to prepare
recommendations for Council consideration on several
urgent and immediate policy questions, including this
policy question.
Current Statp$: Awaiting preparation of a draft report
by State. Tentatively scheduled for October 26.
16. U. S. POLICY TWARpS TBIESTE
OrUin; Mr. Cutler on September 14 called the Planning
Board's attention to the new project being initiated on
this subject.
Current Status Awaiting a report from State. Tentativel:
scheduled for Planning Board consideration on October 26.
(See also related projects just above.)
17. INTERNAb quAITy ASPEC Tp op COTIpENTAL DEFENSE
Ref: Council NSC 159/1 and 159/4; NSC Action No. 915-c
and
ri NSC 159/4, approved by the President on Septem-
er 25, provides: (a) (para. 20-b (3)), that action on
Recommendation 8 of NSC 159/1, should be deferred pend-
ing report to the Council on the results of a 30-day
check of actual entry of unaccompanied Soviet bloc
diplomatic baggage and shipments; (b) (para. 20-b (4)),
that pending the results of this check, Recommendation 9
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INTERNAL SECURITY ASPECTS QF CONTINENTAL DEFENSE (Cont 'd)
of 159/1 should be confined to accompanied baggage and
effects; (c) (para. 204.,e)), that the elements in the
program of countermeasures relating to more effective
prevention of illegal arrivals of persons and more
effective control of sMuggling require further considera-
tion by the Planning Board before action is recommended
to the Council.
Current Status: Awaiting: (a).report from Treasury and
Justice on the results ofthe 30-day check referred to
above, (b) further consideration by the Planning Board
of the recommendations referred to in (c) above.
Tentatively sechuled for October 28. (See also related
projects in Section IV below.)
18. UNI ED STA ES CTI LS D C S WIT ? SPEC TO
SOUTH
Ref:
ASIA
Coun41 -
Plan. Bd.
Record of
Record of
August 19
NSC 98/1
- Memos, June 9 and August 13, 1953;
Senior Staff meeting, January 29, 1953;
Planning Board meetings, June 22 and
7 1953
Oripin: The Senior Staff at its meeting on January 29
agreed to prepare recommendations for Council considera-
tion on several urgent and immediate policy questions
including this policy question.
Current Status: Awaiting revision by State of the
statement of policy on the subject dated August 13
the basis of the Planning Board's discussion on
August 19 and completion by State of a staff study
responsive to the questions of the Board members.
19. TED ST TE
NORT111 AFRICA
Ref: - Memos for Senior Staff, March 4 and 16,
1953; Memo, August 18, 1953; Record of Meetings of
Planning Board, May 11 and August 20, 1953;
NIE-69 and supplement.
Origip: Draft statement of policy and staff study pre-
pared by State were transmitted by reference memo of
March 4 for consideration by the Senior Staff.
draft
on
CTIVE ? P?L ES WITH RE PE T TO
Current Status: Awaiting consideration by the Planning
Board of the draft statement of policy of August 18.
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20. REITplAr QF UNITED STATES OpJECTIVES VIS-A-VIS THE USSR IN
THE EVENT OF WO
Ref: Counc4 NSC 153/1 and 20/4; NSC Action No. 811
. - Record of Meetings, May 29, June 29,
July 6 and 13, 1953; JCS Draft "U. S. Objectives
in the Event of General War," dated June 26, 1953
Qrj.gill: 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
objectives 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 review of these paragraphs.
Current Stqtus: Awaiting consolidation by the Board
Assistants of the various drafts before the Planning
Board on the basis of Mr. Cutler's draft of July 7.
21.
E STATES
SPECT
eB 1 C IVES AND
L.? C
Ref: Cpunpil - NSC H 1; Annex to NSC 144
SES OF CTION W
Origin: NSC 144/1, approved by the President on March 18,
stated (para. 3) that its limited purpose was to define
our objectives and courses of action concerning important
problems common to the area; policies toward specific
country situations, such as those in Argentina and
Guatemala, were left for subsequent papers.
CulTeAt ptatps: Awaiting a draft report from State based
upon its review of United States policy towards Latin
America, including United States policy towards specific
countries in Latin America.
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IV. OTHER CURRENT COUNCIL PROJECTS
1. UNITED STATES POSITION WITH RESPECT TO GERMANY
Ri?: nuncil - NS-0 166/1; NSC Action -Nos. 881 and 917
Origin: At its meeting on October 1 the Council (a) re-
affirmed the statement of policy on the subject in
NSC 160/1, pending review by the Council in 30 days; (b)
requested the Director of FOA, in collaboration with
State and Defense and the Bureau of the Budget, to pre-
pare for Council information in 30 days a revised finan-
cial appendix on the subject; and (c) requested the
Secretary of Defense to report for consideration at the
Council meeting on October 13, 1953, as to the desirabil-
ity of establishing a revised planning date for EDC rati-
fication later than November 1, 1953, as a guide to the
scheduling of production and delivery of equipment for the
German military forces (NSC Action No. 917).
Current Status: Awaiting a report from the Secretary
of Defense-FE-outlined in c above scheduled for Council
consideration on October 13, 1953, (b) a revised finan-
cial appendix from the Director of FOA due by October 31,
and (c) review of NSC 160/1 by the Council (tentatively
scheduled for November 5, 1953).
2. U.S. POSITION WITH RESPECT TO THE REGULATION, LIMITATION
AND BALANCED REDUCTTON OF ARM FOAM ANTIARMAMENTS
Aef: Council -NSC 112 and 112/1; Progress Ileport 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";
February 17 and June 3, 1953; NSC Action Nos. 717.b,
899 and 909
Origin: At its meeting on September 9, 1953, the Council
adopted the recommendations contained in paragraph 7-b and
8 of NSC 112/1 and agreed to recommend to the PresideEt
that the Secretaries of State and Defense and the Chairman
of the Atomic Energy Commission be appointed a special
committee to review, as a matter of urgency, the current
policy contained in NSC 112, with particular reference to
the international control of atomic energy, and to report
back to the Council their findings and recommendations.
(NSC Action No. 899)
Current Status: Awaiting report by the special committee.
Tentatively scheduled for Council consideration on
October 29.
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3. UNITED STATES EXPORT LICENSING POLICY TOWARD HONG KONG
AND MACAO
Ref": bouncil: NSC 152/2 and 122/1; NSC Action No. 864-12
Origin: The Council on July 30 directed the Economic
Dififiie Advisory Committee to review NSC 122/1 on the sub-
ject in the light of NSC 152/2, and to submit recommenda-
tions for any revision in NSC 122/1 required to make it
conform to NSC 152/2 (NSC Action No. 864-b).
Current Status: Awaiting results of review of NSC 122/1
53r gDAC. Tentatively scheduled for Council consideration
October 29.
4. CIVIL ADMINISTRATION OF THE RYUKYU ISLANDS,
MEP U.S. MYRIOIMON
Ref: Council - Mimo, August 7, 1953; Memos,
Japanese Treaty Islands", June 15 and
1953; NSC 125/50 Para. 4
REMAINING
subject, "The
August 7,
Origin: The Council on June 25 in connection with its
action on "The Japanese Treaty Islands" (see NSC Action
No. 824, para. 4 of NSC 125/6 and reference memo of
August 7) agreed that the Secretary of Defense, in col-
laboration with the Department of State, the Bureau of
the Budget, and other interested agencies, should recom-
mend for Council consideration a policy on the civil ad-
ministration of those Ryukyu Islands remaining under U.S.
jurisdiction, which would reduce U.S. responsibility for
such civil administration as rapidly as compatible with
U.S. military requirements.
Current Status: Awaiting report by the Secretary of
Defense. Tentatively scheduled for Council consideration
November 5.
5. ORGANIZATION OF THE GOVERNMENT WITH RESPECT TO INTERNAL
gEnRITY AND CONTINENTAL15EFEN8S CTIONS
e : _ounc an para. ? NSC Action
No. 873-d
Origin: The Council on August 6, 1953 (NSC Action No.
noted that the President requested Mr. Flemming to
estalish a special task force to study and make recom-
mendations on improving the organization of government
with respect to internal security functions and with
respect to the continental defense functions covered in
Part VI of NSC 159.
Current Status: Awaiting recommendations from Mr. Flem-
ming. Tentatively scheduled for Council consideration
November 5. (See also related projects below and in
Section III above.)
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6. REVIEW OF EXISTING INTERNAL SECURITY LAWS
;let: bounci1"- NS d Action No, 910-b
Origin: The Council on September 17 agreed that the De-
partment of Justice, with the assistance of the IV and
the ICIS, should review existing internal security laws
in their entirety with a view to submitting for Council
consideration constructive proposals regarding possible
legislation which might be introduced at the next session
of Congress (NSC Action No. 910-b).
Current Status: Awaiting report by Justice, Tentatively
scheauled for November 12.
7. CONTINENTAL DEFENSE
Ref: Council - AC 159/3; 159/4; NSC Action No. 915
Ori in: The President on September 25, 1953 approved NSC
as a guide to the respective departments and agen-
cies in implementing their programs during FY 1954 and in
developing their programs for future years, subject to
(1) Before November 15, a more precise definition by the
Department of Defense of certain programs and their
phasing, and the identification of the portion of Defense
Department effort and costs related to such defined pro-
grams; and (2) Before December 1, determination by the
Council of the manner of financing the recommended inte-
grated programs for continental defense in FY 1954 and
future years, in proper relation to the over-all budget
and taking into account FY 1955 budget submission by the
departments and agencies; and noted that the Director of
Central Intelligence will submit recommendations to the
Council regarding the implementation of paragraph 11 of
NEC 159/3 on "Improved Intelligence" at the time that the
Council considers the report by the Department of Defense
submitted pursuant to (1) above.
Current Status: Awaiting: (a) Report before November 15
from the Department of Defense pursuant to (1) above, (b)
recommendations from the Director of Central Intelligence
regarding the implementation of paragraph 11 of NSC 159/2
and (c) a determination by the Council before December 1
pursuant to (2) above. (See also related projects above
and in Section III.)
8. NEAR EAST OIL SITUATION
!ler: douncil - NC Action Nos. 875 and 891
Plan. Ed.- Record of Meetings, August 19 and 24
Origin: The Council on August 6 noted the President's
request that the Attorney General, with the assistance of
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other appropriate departments and agencies, seek to
develop a solution which would protect the interests of
the free world in the Near East as a vital source of
petroleum supplies (NSC Action No. 875-b).
Current Status: Awaiting report by the Attorney General.
Tentatively iEheduled for Council consideration January 1
1954.
9. EFFECT ON NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS IN LATIN AMERICA
OS
Ref: CounC11 Memo, June 1, 1953; NSC Action No. 805
Origin: A report by the NSC Planning Board on the sub-
ject reference memo fo June 1) was considered by the
Council on June 4, 1953 and it was agreed that in view
of the adverse effects and national security interests ir
Latin America of the proposed anti-trust proceedings:
(a) The proposed anti-trust proceedings should be post-
poned, without prejudice to the Goverment for one year,
and ;b, The Attorney General should be directed to nego-
tiata with the company, as a matter of urgc:mcy, 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 by Attorney General.
Tentatively-ITheduled for June 1954.
10. ANALYSIS OF POSSIBLE COURSES OF ACTION IN KOREA
Ref: Council - NBC 147; C action os. 77-e, 782
77-ENT 794; Memo, "Future Courses of Action in
Connection with the Situation in Korea", March 30,
1953; NIE-80; SE-41
Origin: A report on the subject prepared by the NSC Pled
fiTilg-gbard in the light of the estimate of the JCS trans
mitted by the reference memo of March 30, was submitted
NSC 147 for the consideration of the Council.
Current Status: A political annex setting forth the
foreign policy implications of the course of action
selected by the Joint Chiefs of Staff has been prepared
State pursuant to NSC Action No. 794-b. Further consi-
deration of the subject by the Council. has been deferred
in view of the Korean Armistice.
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