DDCI WRIGHT APPOINTMENTS

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• Publication Date: January 3, 1948
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3 January 1949_
En route to San Francisco, California (St. Francis Hotel.)
called; is leaving for Canada on Friday, 7 January
but will con act Deputy Director on return, about 17 January.
Personnel ceiling of L _]positions was established for the Office of
Director for remainder of fiscal year 1949.
By memorandum to Exec Secy, NSC, the Secretary of Defense recommended
monthly oral presentations to NSC by DCI to supplement the CIA
World Situation Report. The recommendation will be discussed at
next NSC meeting.
This has reference to call from General Todd on subject on 22 Dec.
Reference proposed legislation on visas--MRr. Fisher Howe, State, called
Mr. Pforzheimer to say he would "concur completely with. bill as it
now stands provided DCI did not contact Mr. Lovett."
called to say that the Voice of America was opening their
Washington broadcasting station this afternoon -- North Penthouse,
South Interior Building -- that the DD was invited to attend
opening ceremonies.
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all next week to arrange appointment to brief
DD on activities of the working staff on Coordination of Foreign
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Deputy Director also stated he had talked with
who was
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member of Eberstadt Committee which submitted report on Scientific
Intelligence. DD infor
med hat we had been successful
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to head Scientific Intelligence, which
information was well received by
and he stated he would
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submit another memo to the Committee Indicating the progress made.
Also advised the Deputy Director about the call from Budget Bureau
concerning his length of "active government service";
about trip to Honolulyt and that he was to
arrive in Los g on 4 January.
About the notice received concerning meeting of Selection Board
to consider promotions. The Admiral and will handle 25X1
letter to the Selection Board with recommendation for promotion.
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4 January 1949
In San Francisco inspecting Inter-Agency Office
25X1 (called on DCI, in absence of DD.
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5 January 1949
En route to Los Angeles. In L.A. inspecting Inter-Agency Office) I 25X1
Deputy Director called concerning additional information on
(Orig of SO #6160, Memo to DD from Exec becy,
SO, re subj - handed to DCI for information 1/5/b9)
advised he would return
to DD some T.S. material within the next few days.
Also requested translation of article appearing 4 January in
Polish language newspaper published in New York, "NOWY SWIAT",
.believed written by Michael Zmirski, concerning Polish Army and
Army High Command--and mentioning instructions for Polish
Ambassador and for Polish M.A. Believes article has something
to do with General Modelski.
Also asked to borrow the paper.
Request cleared with Mr. Bagnall, FDB/00, who will obtain paper,
have translation made, and forward both to advising 25X1
this office when it has gone forward.
Later,) )also advised that the Polish language paper,
"DZIENNIK ZWIAZKOWY", published in "Chicagd ? carried a similar
article on 31 December, and they were desirous of obtaining the
paper and translation. Stated we would be interested in article.
Requested Mr. Bagnall, FDB/00, to handle this request, and because
of implied interest to this office, suggested copy of each trans-
lation be furnished the DD.
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6 January 19-42
In Los Angeles inspecting Inter-Agency Office
ladvised that Army orders indicated ould
arrive in the States about 27 February, with 6 day delay authorized.
Deputy Director advised of change in scheduled arrival.
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7 Ja j.26_
En route from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., arriving 1:30 P.M.
called to say that during his absence in Canada
that any message may be left with his secretary
First monitored reports of foreign reaction to the President's State
of the Union message were received and forwarded to Exec Secy, NSC.
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10 January 19h9
Col.l deference step-son, ,I in town for today and 25X1
tomorrow; desires General Wright to mee ; is hopeful of connec-
tion with CIA. Luncheon appointment arranged for 11 January, 12:30, 25X1
at Col. esidence, 25X1
ce NECID 5--paragraphs 1 and 2 "such other agreements";
Col. called regarding the "other agreements" and was told
the only thing current and effective is NSCID 5 -- although previously
there had been both NIA and IAB papers to cover.
Col. nd Co1.0 brought in draft of letter to 25X1
Commanding General, Panama, on subject.
Col. Edwards, I&S, reference
Capt. advised that the Intelligence conferences held in the
Pen agora on Mondays and Thursdays have been discontinued.
CaptiinF---]briefing DD on developments during past two weeks.
Major
SO, reference cables, etc.
reference papers on Captain medical officer.
Coi. reference new minature camera in which DD may be interested.
Will bring over next time in this area for DD's inspection.
Mr. Carey reference chief of Contact office;) 25X1
acting, very well liked and capable. designated chief, 25X1
is former newspaper man, prominent and well. liked. However, it 25X1
was suggested that careful check be made to reaction of contacts
to "newspaper man".
DD also called to ADOO's attention the outstanding qualifications
of the and suggested they might wish
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to cheL
Reference I (trip to Hawaii. had told Mr. 25X1
Carey that the Arlington Hall people a told m ey were not 25X1
getting the material which FBIB can furnish and were anxious for
00 to continue on it; hence trip to Hawaii for further 25X1
arrangements (similar to activities.) 25X1
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10 January_ 1949 - 2
Mr. Helms, SO, reference ADSO memo recommending two candidates to work
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with Army and State and apparently no one had Information about
proposed visit. DD stated we were not involved. Verified this
fact with OSO.
Col added they were querying MA, Paris, with copy to
DELWtJ, London, and EUCOM, for any information on news release.
of 8 January, New York Sunday Times--statement that General Jean
De Lattre de Tassigny, Commander Ground Forces Western Union, had
been invited to this country for visit. Col. had checked
reference news item, Paris dateline
Captain Tietgen reference Report of Sub-Committee on Medical Intelli-
gence of the Committee on Medical and Hospital Services of the
Armed Services.
DD called General Cabell, AF, in connection with above report
inasmuch as minutes of last IAC meeting reflected the AF had
"non-concurred" in recommendations embodied in subject report
Subcommittee headed by the AF representative, Col.
Report submitted to Secretary of Defense over signa uresof the three
Surgeon Generals and Dr. Paul Hawley. Gen. Cabell will determine
if report was submitted to SecAir Force and/or Chief of Staff
because non-concurrence was by Air Intelligence.
The Report of Sub-Committee was forwarded to Dr. Machle for study.
Mr. Carey, 00, reference arrival ofl on or about 12 January
via MATS; under Air Force control; to alert his people.
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11 January 1949 - 2
Mr. Carey, 00, reference DD's memo regarding suggested changes in
operation of Inter-Agency offices, with particular reference to
"auto transportation" and "investigation of sources in the area".
Captain I (reference SO cables, etc.
Col. to say "hello".
Dr Machle, ADSI, referenc rojects.
Col. Mr. Houston, Mr. Pforzheimer reference inclusion of
sa ary or DD in legislation on pay rates...
nd step-son
residence,
Reference contact with ing from) 25X1
where he has been Advisor to th Government on establish- 25X1
ment of a central intelligence system. ORE Presentation Division
was interested in arranging a presentation by pon 25X1
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12 January 1949
25X1 Coll advised that General
had inquired if we had an exchange of information
on uranium piles.
25X1 Col. advised that from the intelligence angle, the policy
had been o exchange and discuss the end product. However, from
the technical aspect, the policy, has been not to exchange anything
Mr. Kingsley, OSO, reference
possible applicant.
step-son of Col.
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25X1 Col: Babbitt and Capt. ~ ORE, reference selection of research
man for transfer to OSO for eventual assignment to General) 25X1
Mr. Carey, 00, reference operation of field offices -- suggested changes;
observations of recent visit.
-- personal.
Mr. Houston, General Counsel, reported additional information in N.
Mr. Howard VA Assistant Administrator for Claims, reference case of
Col. San Francisco area---personal.
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12 Janue"ry 1949 - 2
Mr. Carey reference recent lecture by Mx. Andrews, ManagementBranch,
to group of MA's in G-2 preparatory to foreign assignments.
DD will discuss matter with Executive.
Mr. Carey, 00, reference growing conts.ct between Chief, Contact Branch,
and f OSO.
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1a January 1949
Director's Weekly Staff Conference.
Conference: Mr. Carey, Mr. Kirkpatrick,
Mr. Babbitt
Dr. Andrews
Capt.
Capt.
Reference observations at Inter-Agency offices recently
visited; suggested changes and procedures to be promulgated.
Maj .
reference completed translations of Polish
articles requested by Col. will be delivered by special
messenger today--copy to be provided DD.
Mr. Carey, 00, would like to see IAC minutes in order to check on
matters pertaining to 00. DD stated that ADOO could not receive
minutes but an arrangement could be effected whereby the Assistant
Directors could receive IAC minutes on regular routing before
papers are filed by DCI.
Capt. L___1and Mr. Shannon reference erroneous information given by
Mr. Andrews, Management Branch, at recent lecture to MA's in G-2;
queried "why" Mr. Andrews should be lecturing; and the fact that
speakers should be thoroughly informed before making lectures.
Security Board meeting: Mr. Houston, Col. Edwards 25X1
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Mr. Shannon and stenotypist -- to consider security case of
Dr. Andrews andl I OCD, reference request by
for appointment with Admiral Souers.
DCI discussed matter with Adm. Souers, who agreed to see subject
on DCI's recommendation. (2:30 PM, 14 January)
Mr. Carey informed, and was requested to have Mr. Kirkpatrick
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13 JanuExy -2
Coll H personal.
Mr. Childs, ICAPS --reference initiation by JCS of a study of "wartime"
operation of CIA.
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14 January 1949
With Director and Executive.
Mr. Warner reference proposed legislation to cover salary of
Director, Deputy Director, etc.
Reference lack of cable traffic from Yugoslavia 13 January:
Message from 0 stated there was no indication whatsoever
of severance of co mnnication. Communications appeared normal.
Message from indicated there had been no break in
communications.
Message from 0 indicated everything was normal.
OSO furnished the additional information that according to
the old calendar, 13 January was New Year for Grek Orthodox
Church--which may have occasioned lack of traffic.
ORE advised the Yugoslav Government had expressed regret at
delay in traffic due to "technical" reasons.
FBIB reported they were receiving bulleting of monitored broad-
casts during period in question.
DD reported to Mr. Lay, for ExecSeey, NSC, that everything
appeared normal.
Mr. Carey, 00t reference discussion with Mr. Kirkpatrick regarding
r-personal.
Col. Foreign Liaison, ID, expressed appreciation for transla-
tions of articles in Polish language newspapers.
Major Baird, AF, reported he had been working on the medical/reportigence
and had been discussing report with General Cabell. Queried
if CIA had received copy of the report for comment. DD advised
that copy had been received for information but comment was not
requested.
Major Baird stated he had talked with Dr. Machle about subject.
DD stated that if we were asked to comment, we would have to
disagree with recommendation that there should be a separate
medical intelligence agency and recommend that medical intelligence
be incorporated within the intelligence divisions of the services
,and OIA. We plan to go ahead with our own medical intelligence
branch within the OSI, for our own purposes.
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14. January _ - 2
Discussed draft of revised Special Funds Regulations with Executive;
later with DCI.
General Chas. Y. Banfill,; Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, --
personal.
Col. Edwards, I&S, reference OPC request for clearance o
DCI had talked with Mr. Wisner about case but will discuss
case with him again.
Dr. Andrews, OCD, reference inventory to be made in OCD Library
of JCS papers on hand. Copy of inventory to be forwarded to
Advisory Council for information and to permit them to determine
those papers which had not been made available to Advisory Council.
A copy of each paper received is to be forwarded to A.D. for
briefing and file.
With Director, Mr. Carey, Col.
from field offices:
Mr. Kirkpatrick,
/and Contact Branch representatives 25X1
Captain) preference trip and OSO matters.
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17 January 1949
reference commodity currency.
25X1 (reference conference with Bureau of Budget on personnel
ceiling, budget, etc.
Attended presentation by Ambassador Wiley of Iran.
Forwarded copy of letter of commendation of Col. ~ to General
Gillem, 5C565 Pentagon, for use by Selection Board.
Mr. Wisner, OPC, reference
MO chief)
(former OSS
Col. Babbitt reference request for assignment of man to staff of General
DD requested priority be placed on this action.
Col. Babbitt indicated the man under consideration for this assign-
ment had indicated interest but no enthusiasm.
25X1 Col. I reference letter being prepared by SecArmy to
SecDefense on coordination of service attache system. Stated that
Secretary of Navy had recommended that action be initiated by the
SecDefense to determine degree of progress being made in collection
overseas in accordance with NSC directive.
State had issued directive to field based on the NSC directive.
Any progress report should be issued by the Secretary of State.
25X1 COL.( Ireferencel (project proposed by
alternative suggestion's DUI' in reply to Air Force (23039).
25X1 Capt.l deference status of action to be based on findings
and recommendations of Board in case of 25X1
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17 Janus 1949 - 2
re ortin:. back from trip to Honolulu, as advisor to
n establishment of a central intelligence
agency. Stated he had submitted his report and left it for the
signature of the President. As soon as it has been received here,
via pouch, he will make it available to DD and DCI.
Col. OSO, reference Army ruling which precludes the recall to
active duty of certain OSO personnel for temporary periods in
grade above lieutenant.
Col. will submit complete file and DD will consult General
Brooks regarding the problem involved.
Dr. Colby, AEC, reference suggested alternate
Lunched in office.
Mr. Howard, VA, reference claim of Col. 25X1
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18 January 1949
With Director.
Co).. ailed regarding letter of commendation.
Mr. Lloyd George, OSO, queried if there was any objection to Col.
OSO, talking with State Department, pending receipt
of his report on establishment of a central intelligence agency
DD stated there was no objection
but suggested discussion be based on general information only.
Executive, reference case ofl equested by SO to 25X1
eemoved Decision to keep in FBIB and 25X1
Reference space problem. Deputy Director will discuss further
with DCI because additional space can only be procured as a
result of Presidential directive.
Reference requirement by NEG for additional clerical personnel
(several CAF-4's or 5's); handled.
Col. Babbitt, ORE, reference) assignment to staff of Gen. 25X1
Will arrange for discussion with DD on 19 January.
reference recall to temporary active duty of OSO
personnel in view of ruling that only grade of lieutenants may be
so recalled. DD will discuss with Genera
Edwards and
to be AEC employee -alternate to Dr. Colby--to report
about 1 Februery; only needs a little indoctrination by Col.
, called DCI to arrange tentative meeting between
Mr. Souers for discussion of the 25X1
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19 January 1949
Conferred with Maj. Gen. Edward H. Brooks, GS, P&A, reference active
duty requirements for career agents.
Particular ease in reference: action initiated for recall of
to replace Lt. Col.
(Supporting file forwarded by OSO and 'transmitted to Maj.
ror further handling.)
DD reported results of conference with Gen.
Col. ~ eference additional clerical personnel -- necessary action
taken by Deputy Exec for two additional people; action also taken
with regard to reclassification.
Capt. Tietjen reference meeting with Dr Machle to be held in DD's office.
Date not set due to Dr. Machlets absence.
DD queried) TI Deputy to Mr. Helms,OSO, regarding report on
which had been made in 1946-1947. reported the 25X1
report had been sent to the field and no copy remained in OSO.
to
Communications, reference message to be forwarded via OSO
at request of State re-
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Captain
pS0 - cables, etc.
With Director to confer with General) end General
eference OPC space and budget.
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19 January 1949 - 2
Director conferred with Mr. Souers, NSC, Mr. Blum and Mr. Ohly of OSD
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ICAPS, reference activity of the SANACC subcommittee on
psychological warfare. Have now undertaken the redefinition of
P?w?
Mr. Wisner, OPC, was informed of above activity on part of the sub-
committee. He will check into the matter and have continuing check
on activity of the subcommittee.
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24 January 1949
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H reference appointment for 1030 Tuesday 25, January.
Dr. Andrews, OCD, reference inventory of JCS and SANACC papers.
Also reference arrangements to be made for passes to JCS hPAd-
Quarters for liaison officers:
DD requested Chief, I&S to handle.
reference suggested appointment for interview with qtr.
~n Philadelphia. DD will arrange through Col. 25X1
contract renewed on 2-year basis.
Col. ~ -- appointment arranged for luncheon 25 January, Army-Navy
Club; further details to be made at that time for to 25X1
Mr. Car, reference oject; some of people had been talking
wit tact Office DD had discussed 25X1
general background o ith 25X1
When Gen. Cabell intro uce 25X1
he stated that the Air Force was in no way sponsoring the Project.
Immigrration & Naturalization. code 1237 x 3.It_ rPfPrArr-P
DD checked with OSO who knew of subject from
OSS days but there had been no official connection. Believe
CIC had checked subject rather than CIA. Cable going out to field
to verify this fact.
informed.
OSO, stated the summary evaluation of
Col. Edwards, I&S, brought over securit file o
picked up security papers on
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24 January 1945 - 2
Maj.
advised house obtained for Col.
Dr. Machle, OSI, reference personnel.
Dr Machle, OSI, and Capt. Tietjen, Medical Div. - reference Medical
Intelligence Report submitted to OSD and forwarded to CIA for
information.
Col. Babbitt ORE, reference su ted assignment of I to 25X1
Gen. Staff ess unavailable for personal reasons.
Mr. Helms, OSO--reference IN 22120. DD suggested he call AD/OPC'a
attention to cable and urge coordination.
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--- applicant. (Given Forms 57 and PHS).
Mr. Childs, ICAPS--reference NSC staff paper on peacetime planning
for War-time conduct of overt psychological warfare. DD suggested
he talk with Mr. Wisner.
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Col. Edwards, I&S, reference request by 00 for use of
as consultant on WAE basis (050 pd).
Case discussed with DCI, Mr. Carey, and Col. Edwards and it was
directed that 00 review their equest. If it is actually determined
to be necessary to use subject, it is recommended that it be handled
on a "job" basis, with payment from unvouchered funds. It is
deemed inadvisable to employ subject on government payroll status.
Chief, I&S9 requested that if subject is used, he be informed in
order to permit him to advise the FBI.
Mr. Carey, 00, reference TS report (covering Soviet plans for
East-West conflict. (Copies of report disseminated to President,
NSC, and OSD.)
Lunched at Army-Navy Club with Col.
meeting of OSO,
. Arrangement
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January 25, l% _ - 2
Mr. Richard Davis, Newsweek Magatine, reference appointment for 0930
Wednesday, 26 January.
25X1 , ORE -- reference possible assignment to Gen.
arey, ADOO, reference
Mr. Houston, General Counsel, in connection with letter recently sent
to State concerning "passports".
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Navy cables from Adm. Badger re ESD personnel with DD on Wednesday AM.
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26 JanuarZ 1 2
OSO, reference appointment to meet at
River Club, E 52nd St., adelph , at 10 AM, ton ay, 31 January.
NY C.
Captai
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ESD personnel.-
bSO, reference 25X1
)SO,
Mr. I reference A&M Project #22-49-1 reference garage. Approved
by DD; to discuss with DCI.
Mr.Childs and reference DCI's request for comments on the
Dulles usions and Recommendations" regarding their
particular activities. Comments due 15 February.
(By memo, comments also requested from AD/ORE, AD/00, and AD/OCD)
Inventory of JCS, JIC, SWNCC, SANACC, etc. papers in ORE and OCD files
given to Advisory Council for information.
Mr. Carey, 00, reference Weekly Target List put out by Contact Branch
for guidance of Field Offices. Retention had been extended from
two weeks to one month by DCI; additional extension granted by DD
to "indefinite retention".
Mr. Lay, NSC, reference additional copy of Dulles Report made available
to DCI on loan basis--may have as long as required. DD stated we
would need until 15 February.
Mr. Lay also stated that Illy. Geo. Elsey, office of Special Counsel 25X1
to President, had expressed interest in eaction 25X1
to President's inaugural address; also would be interested in receiving
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26 Januarl949,
Mr. Houston, General Counsel, reference "passports".
Brigadie eference who desires job.
Luncheon appointment scheduled for 1 PM, 1 February,
Col. Edwards, I&S, reference policy guidance for supplying intelligence
reports to Agriculture.
Reference request for clearance of personnel for OSI, S&S Unit.
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Col. Babbitt reference preparation of comment on the Dulles Report.
(Authorization to reproduce denied.)
Also reference interest in assignment to General F----] 25X1
Staff, but not for required length of time.
DD discussed with DCI and advised that candidate must be transferred
to 050 and also accept assignment on the 2 -year contract basis.
reference move of NEG from South to M Building. Approved.
Mr. Richard Davis, NEWSWEEK Magazine, reference article on China.
Also with reference to rumor concerning CIA-Latin American Branch.
Cold OSO, requested authority to have Mr Kermit Roosevelt go to
New York to contact General Donovan regarding his preparation of
Preface to the OSS History. Printing being held up pending receipt
of his comments. Approved.
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With Director.
Director's Weekly Staff Conference.
Captain) OSO, reference State Department communication
regarding Ambassador Smith's remarks regarding efficiency report
of (23092)
Mr. Babbitt, ORE, further discussion regarding candidate for assign-
ment to EUCOM.
Mr. DeLoach, FBI, reference membership of IAC. Query as result of
recommendation of permanent membership on Committee of Director,
FBI. (Picked up most recent communication from Intel. Research Bureau.)
reference situation at Warehouse.
Dr. Andrews, OCD,--~ _ r delivered to Mr. Gibson, Asst. Secretary
of Labor, at DCI's request. Liaison officer reported, after discussion
with Mr. Gibson, that a copy of recent working paper issued by ORE/
FE-P Br. (SECRET) would be most helpful. DD authorized dissemination
of paper to Mr. Gibson after Dr. Andrews has discussed matter with
Mr. Babbitt.
'eference airplane travel in Europe--will require DCI signature.
Reference reassignment ofl OSO.
reference draft paper of SSE 14/4 - proposed SANACC 304/18 -
Definition of the term "Psychological Warfare". Opinion to be
expressed by CIA representative and was seeking guidance.
DD referred paper to Mr. Wisner, OPC, for information and comment
prior to 1 February. (ER 0-3015.)
Dr. Andrews, OCD - reference liaison with International Bank.
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