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Washington, June 29--Action by the Congrese and the President to set up
a *match-dog system to cheek the erations and expeaditerse of intelligence
agencies of the Goverement is recommeardhy the Commission cm 0s-gaadsaittion of
the Executive Brunch of the Government.
In a report to the Congress today on intelligence Activities of the Gov-
t, the BOOVW tommiesion fields that each an arreagament in needed not only
to revive the efficiency and effectiveness of the Intellimee effort, but also
to reassur, the people and inspire greater confidence in the trustworthiness. of
this ph*s, of Federal operations.
The Commandants recommendation involves the creation of tmo committees
which sight collaborate an impartmatattters in this field. Gee would be a
joint congreesional committee on Foreign Intelligence, and the other would be
a compact group of trustworthy private cities= to be named by the President
and to serve on a part-time basis.
The intelligence Task Force, headed by Osesral l4ark Clark, new preeldent
of the Citadel in Charlester4 S.C., in a report to
tahlisknewnt of a watch-dog" group ter the same purposes, but in a different
ors. The task fovea urged the creation of a single smell permanent commiesion
A of Congress for the Intalligencs surveillmics job, to be modeled after
the ioovur Commission and to Include Members of both flbuses of Commas as well
distinguished private citizens.
The ether proposals? of the task force lving both adminietrative and
Mgialative action and including broad recommendations far an internal
Commission proposed the
iNTELLIGE ACTIVIMI
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with its sn
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engross and the Executive agencies invol
Recommendation No. I of the task farce report ezplaiued that tI* CIA
be rsva d internally *te produce greeter emphsais an certain of
function.*
Details and ing factual *itt.r relating to this recommendation
ccutatd in a separate, highly classified report which was submitted
a task co to Nr. Hoover end presented by his directly to President
anchor this data could not be incorporated in the public
t tor security reasons.
oth of the task force reports, based an exhaustive surveysIn this
and firet-hand studies abroad, emphasised that the major **should
concentration au the collection of information about technological
ilitsrjdevelopmemte and plame of "our primary target* --the Soviet bloc--
iliad for boldnene and freed= of action for our Intelligence
to ome the present deficiencies in this country's knowledge of
discussion of the Stat. tnen 1
policies and diplomacy on Intelligence (*prat/
task force has recognised the incompatibility in me
and the effect
report saids
between the
actise ofdiplomacy =doom direct and active operation incident to the
colLection of Intelligence and the conduct of cold war.
"While all contribute to the end in views conflicts
resolv.d, usually en a high level, and alweys in the national interest
be realised that diplomacy is net an end in itself; that, while national
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element in our national welfare and existence.
the attention of the tank force where too conservative
d4 often to the detriment of vigorous and timely
The task force expressed the view that the legislation, and
for Intelligence purposes are sounily conceived, but that
fla have developing and it proposes remedies.
Tailure to predate certain elements of intelligence has
to the restrictive effects of sone of our national attitudes and polieisa
toward the collection of Intelligence es necessary fee effective resistance
to Soviet aggression," the report added. "'Also, among acme of those responsible
for implementation of our foreign policy kf diplomacy and negotiations there
seems to exist an abhorrence to anything that eight lead to diplomatic or even
protocol complications,
wilds negative attitude, usually at the desk ]avsl, at tine. baa stifled
initiative and action in the collection of Intelligence. Some of those efforts
if permitted to proceed properly, nicht have brought direct and immediate
resulte and made positive contributions to the national 'golfere that woad
have justified the attendant political risks and possible inconsequential
diplomatic embarrassment
?Security measures adopted by t Communists have been provokingly con-
and boldly employed. They have been quite effective in comparison with
securityour measure'', which have permitted theiellection of vital seerete in
this countrywith relative ease.
tion we needs particularly for our Armed Forces, is potentially
Tbrougb concentration on the prim* target we much exert every
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ibla and practicable art to. get it. SucceSs in this fielddepends
sr bolss at the pelley levels a willingness to *wept certain cal
diplomatic risks, and full use of toeheelogical
11 e1snti of the IatoUigoc4 it surveyed by the task force,
attention was paid to the GU because of the special automat:a
of that agency and because "it is charged with the overall responethiltt for -
emanating the output of all the intelligence forces."
The reemmendations included provisions for lifting the prestige of the
Intofligoeo. forces, developing career impentivess providing greater flexibility
of rearu tment of "the best qualified individusis," and relieving the shortage
of trained personnel.
They also embraled suggestions for stx boning security surveys or
talligence workers and *Try
of indesicial
engaged in "sensitive"
in the awttsr of personnel security checks, the task force had this to say:
wrbe methods used for selection of peritoneal wore reassuring in the light
talons 'Mei have been wised that subversive and Commenistio element,
infiltrating into these sensitive jobs. Our investigations
indicated that the Intel-110000 leadership in all branches is Alert to its
responsibility and is functioning under strict rules to prevent any such
tnfiitrttion.,
one flew in the present system, wwvor, seems to be the absence of a
plan for periodic review of thascurtty status of every person after
employment in Intelligence activitiesguard against the possibility that
some employee who was ompletely dependable and honorable when starting
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fallen from graces or succumbed to aim
sem personal weskaess such as strong drink or veinal
pervers ."
Toksildmize this heard, the task force recommended tWalmasures be
iiwtttoted in all agencies for rechecking the security stems of all peramenel
engiged in isatelligenees at periodic intervals not to exceed five years in
vidual case. The Federal Bursae of Investigation makes such a
periodic check of all its personnel.
The investigations of the task force with respeet to industrial personnel
security indicated "a serious veakness" arising from the feet that an individual
who baa been declared to be a security risk athmsghreemmed fronvmrk of a
classified nature, might still be retained on some other work in the saplant, be in me
6114 contact with workers engaged in sensitive production and
enjoy freedom of movement within the plant.
"The military departments are aware of the situations" the task farce
said, "and have recommended legislation to correct this deficiency. The task
force commends such a proposal and feels that this loophole in our security
barriers should be closed pronptly.
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"Although detailed study of the policies, functions and procedures of the
tmonts and agenciee collecting and handling Intelligence data, as out-
to us by the Commissions did not primarily entail the inriftgetion of
scurity angle of every individual engaged in Intelligences me recogniseeat that d
the character of personnel affects theme Intelligence functions,
r faced oral; the issue of individual cases under suspicion or brought
attention from various sources. A number of names came to us with
edly tory information or merely with derogatory implications.
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s wash 1Morti or any namewas breught to our attention
eny source concerning als employed in the Intelligence fi$tdb or
t so amp
omeept these obviou,s.
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the nu, or where appropriate, to the responeible agency, or to
with. a request for a report.
0Ep to the tine this report was prepd, sone replies to eur inquiry
Loped ormutioe to the effect that the records contained no adequate
ifor ie ion of the individuals as security risks. ScNO replies indi
thzt the individuals were under investigation and that the investigations
Ono of the individuals is on leave without pay, pending
etion. of an. investigation now in process, and appropriate dispoeition.ft
The report by General Clark's group said its investigations showed that
eertive and vital week of the Intelligence community in being led by
tp which is inners, and dedicated to the service of the nation and that
It the an people "can and should give their fall confidence and
rt to the Intelligence program, and contribute in every possible way to
Work."
found the Director of Central Intelli it continued, to be
active, selfless, enthusiastic and imaginative. we are can-
vinced, however, that in his enthusiasm he has taken upon himself too many
burdensome duties and responsibilities an the operational side of CIA's
activities."
The report suggested that the Director of CIA employ en asscutive director
or "chief of Eaten,* so that he might be relieved of the chore of many dey-to-
intrative and operational problems, and thus be able to rive acre
tiwa to he broad, overall direction of the agency and the coordination of
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The task force expressed concern over the *possitdlity of the growth of
license and Abuses of power where disclosure of costs, orgenisatioa, perso*l and n...
tions are preeluded by Immo* as is the esae with CIA. Although
tion shooed no indication of such abuses, as a 'Bettor of future
insurance it recommended that its proposed *watch-dog" commission including
distinguished public-spirited oitiseme ae members, be empowered by law to
ask for and receive, under adequate safeguards against "leaks sitY Warm
tion from amy source it night need for its eon use.
Within the Armed Services Committee, it explained
channel, there ie a lts.iecs
between the Congress and CIA shish *serves a worthy purpose but
which cannot include private citisens and does not encompass the wide scope
service and continuity which the investigators oronider essential for this
teak. It found the same defect lemma than a more of hills introduced in
this session of the Cameron to provide for review of CIA'. work.
In a discussion of the evolution and growth of our intelligence program,
giving be public a clearer conception of the significance of the oPeratiami
the task force report as
-preservation, the defenders of a free world need complete
prompt and continuing information on the plans and potentialities of those
who would enslave it. Nations and people who value liberty and a sovereign
tional existence IR a free world now look to the United State, for leadship er
and inspiration in their struggle to safeguard these inherent rights.
In the historie family of nations, this country ranks as a comparative
14 the serly dews of the RepublIA--not so long ago as the world
ssure /Re-...oar people felt comfortably distant from the hotbeds of foreign
Lntr&gw: end conflict.
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"Transportation and
the pony =prose mere
once of isolation and
ti
in the dere of clipper
so sloe that they fostered a
protection against possible
Our early philosophy of poses still prevails* but within
ser generation, and fee our ems protection* organised Intelligence hse bean
forsed upon us by the rapidly shrinking world of electronic** nuclear weapons
whichand. pla travel at supersonic speed.
be United States emerged frmatiorld. War II se the political leader in
fe.wcrld affairs and the outstanding military power. The advent of Stelae
benbe, together with the development of advanced methods for their delivery*
intensified the used for adequate and timely intelligence so that we might
fulfill our responsibilities in international affairs and immure omr.oun
survival.
"Effective Intelligence has become increasingly necessary for our pro-
tectios against the infiltration* and eggeassivenese of the
Cmmiet leaders. Bi tri and errors study and skill* we have made progress;
but me mist not labor under any complacent delusions. There is still mneh to
be done by our intelligence community to bring its achievements up to an
acceptable level."
The task force report cites Rtbo tremendous importance to our country
nt the Intelligence effort and the unpublicised and selfless duties performed*
and says that these services "demand that the preilt*ge of this function and
at thepersonnel involved* be recognised through the tee of edgleate career
incentives and benefits to encourage full development of talent within the
Intelligence community."
To that end the task force recommends that the Executive Pay Sill of 19k9
be emended to increase the annual salary of the
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t? the Talent of that of the DeputirSocretery of Defense
bring the Pey of the Deputy Director of Central intelligence
that of nest under eemeteries of the Executive nr h
operating directors of area* of responsibility in intelligence with
proportionate salaries
The recommendation further would provide that the chiefs of the liwrious
Intelligence unita of the military services be elevated in the orgenisetionel
structur. to the level of Deputy chiefs of Staff la the Army and Air Force
and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations in the levy
alder this plSfl oleo the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 would
emended to provide additional medical and hospital benefits and services
for dependents of CIA employees when stationed overseas, similar to the benefits
authorized for dependents of the members of the Foreign Service; and statutory
leave benefit., or acculaletion of leave for emplanes of CIA oversee*, es
nnr d to members of the Foreign Service.
Th task force sells attention to Important contibationswhich sight be
sede to the Intelligence effort by retired civillens withibmog business expe-
rience in the
foreign field, and suggests that wthie resource should be
exploited .0 it gelato also to the 'enable reservoir of retired military
personnel with foreign experience which night be utilised.
Ins major advantage in the exploitation of these trained groups, accord-
the teak force, would be the spood with which they could be fitted into
lligence picture. Certain outmoded restrictions now are placed an
the full use of this pool of talent.
To remedy this situation, the recommendation is made that the Central
telligence Agency Act of 1949 be amended to authorise the employment by the
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CIA of retired at1ity persocnel of the Armed Services "without an arbitrary
*jtation an the number of such empIeyees. The limit now is fifteen. Such
personnel would be authorised to accept either their military retirement Pilir
pins any difference between their retirement pay and the proper pay of the
office tneyiesal hold in CIL, or the proper pay of the office but not both.
The recommendation further propagate that the Department of Defense asks
ezteneive nee of Schedule A of the Civil Service Regulations (non-coupetitive
appointnte) in the emplayment by the military services of civilian Intelli-
gence anayets and other specialists in order to provide the necessary
flexibility in the recruitment of qualified civilian personnel and to facili-
tate the interchange of auch personnel between ZOGO of Interior competitive
service and the overseas excepted service. Such appointments would take in
tired citizens with vide previous business experience in the foreign field.
"Lack of adequate linguistic preparation often has proved to be a serious
handicap to our representatives abroad," the task force further reports. Maio
became painfully apparent during the Korean War. The ability to writs and
peak the language fluently, and to interpret foreign words and idioms accu-
rately always helps an American to get around in a alien land, to win the
confidence of its people, and to understand them."
To meet the present deficiency, the task force recommends that
ye, coordinated program be developed to extend linguistic training among
ricen citizens serving the Intelligence effort; and that the Department of
Defense expand and promote language training by offering credit toward Reserve
coii nylons to ROTC students and drill credit to Reserve personnel for com-
pletion of selected language courses."
As an added means of insuring adequate supervision oar certain
izedowses of Intelligence activities, the task force also urges that promp
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be n "to introduce highly selective me
tnatin committee on atomic energy I
of service by the wet competent individuals, but
long tenurein this important assignment.*
On the ground that efficient and economical
jnftjon demands soden% quarters for the pet
Clark's group recormends that the Congress apperop
funds to construct adequate neadquarters facilities
of Intelligence
records, Oenaral
soon as possible*
CIA in or neer
Tolashingtons D. C. It palate out that after eight years of operation,
agency still lacks such faciiities
The CIA is known to have its heakuartor6 records
the
workers scattered
about in more than thirty buildings here, some of them outmoded
dating back to World War Lt A bill nom before the Congress
erection of a central Oia structure estimated to cost about
t more than $6,000,000 additional for an appropriate alto and
rents.
Officials? of the agency have estimated that about i2,52u,000 email be
*Awed annually if all of it. offices, records and headquarters pe =noel could
be brought under one reef.
The savings would include $8$3,000 mow spent for tmentyi.four..baur guard
service in all buildings and for extra verde necessary in protecting infonme.
tion and records, order* and other material etdch met be shuttled about
dail,y from *120 office to anothert $607,000 in loss of time nom required Itzr
officials and employees to ..;et from building to building; $133,500 now being
paid for some rented quarters $80,000 for receptionists required at each
est of offices) $36,800 for shuttle service between offieesi $32,600 in tele-
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f iildthg se mina and more than $l,CXX $000 to
for ulteratior and isprovemente to old buildings to keep than in eult-
able
e and for heavy expense in moving and switching offices*
These xpenee items now are said to come to $30800,00u a year,
could ha cut to $e0,000 a year in a single tweadquartere building, accordi.
to CIA estimates*
The task for fixds Lault with the present system of gathering and
assayin. foreign scientific progisse, and proposes new methods for handling
the po
ts Intelligence forces are not fully e,loiting
Is d,Utary and technologieal data potentially
available in scientific reports and technical publicatione issued in foreign
countries," the report comments* The State Department now is cilaremd with
this duty* under this arrangement, we lack adequate collection facilities
and staff experts to evaluate the material**
To correct this situation, it recommends
procur*uent of foreign autilloations and for
ence be elswed fro. the State Department and placed in the
uith authortt.y to appoint such scientific &ttaehes a te no to
carry: n thiswork abroad*"
ming with Ueneral Clark on the Intelligence Task roma u
tithard L. ly (retired), of Brooklyn* now :reeident of Long island University;
ernest j. Ilellings, Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina; Henry Kearns* marn-
facturer
executive, of La Verne, Calif.; Captain "ilddie* Riekehbacker,
New York, chairman of the board of iastera Air Lines; and Donald 5. Russell
t of the University of South Carolina* The staff director was Major
ty for
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of CIA,
James U. Cnristianeen (retired)*
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