1000
1010
1015
1030
1100
1105
1130
1140
Commander Taylar refevenoe memo coveDing convlrsation between I D1rec~ a: C~irman, USCIB, and Q. G.Creaa,-_ I
Lt. Col. ~lack, JRDB - discussion of paper on scientific intelli­ gence -- to be redrafted.
!reference employment as CAF-8, '---.;;R-=-=us--=-=-si:.-a::-:n:--:.t=r=an=s"'la=-=tor. ==r=-,-..r'=orme==r"'"'lr::!y with .FBIS and Navy; OW! in Russi.
~--~--~~)reference vehicles -- to submit report covering assignment, ariver, make, etc.
Col. Edwards re Nm-China (CIG 19). who informed paper had been signed.
Checked with G-2
Mr McManus and Mr. Hunt/ 1- reporting on interviews with Ad.m.L,Ir:-ng::-=l~i-=-s-,-cGe..-=-=n=-.--..Mr.::c""D=on=a~I""'d",-rl---'----'=--=....41 concern- ing operation of NY office. ~----~
Col. T~lor, War Manpower Boald. reference militar,y personnel requirements. Discussed with_ jand Sha.:·,non.
Col. Shannon re draft of paper covering Scientific Branch.
1145 /reference -authority to administer oaths.
12.30 Lunch - Arrrq/Navy Club - Cola. Galloway ,j ~------'
1345
1415
1510
1515
1530
1545
1600
-· Project Review Committee. ,..
Col, Ennis, WDID - reference Arch Dukes Otto, Felix and Charles their visit to WD. Checked with Col. Galloway concerning our prior contacts with subjects and background information.
'-------__] reference inspection of :Co~ .. s.tation.
Comdr. Taylor re visit of Capt. Richardson, COMNAVEU-Intel.
General Sibert reference placement of personnel in certain areas. To discuss with Col. Ennis.
Captl Olsen reference paper on Scientific Intelligence Branch in ORE -- background information. Col. Shannon called in for discussion of the paper.
ubmitted report on vehicles •
. i
Endeavored to call General Gruenther, Nationel War College, reference date for ORE presentation. He was not in. 8all on Monday.
Talked with ieneral Paul reference employment of L-------------~
·'
Officers group on the subj: Present Intelligence Set-Up.
Comdr. Taylorc~ reference Project Review Couunittee meeting scheduled for Friday 10 A.M. - to consider the Hoover Library project.
reference signing of reimbursement vouchers dur­ ~ing--'D~i~r-e-c~t~or's absence.
Ml". Pforzheimer reference date of hearings before Senate Appropriations Committee on Navy budget.
Col. Shannon reference Civil Service Commission statement on duplication; conference set up with esc classification people to clarify our position.
General Sibert reference leak in farm Journal regarding commercial intelligence.
Mr. Earman reference request from Secretary, JIS, for copy of CIG 22 (Foreign Industrial Establishments) • Col. Wright authorized Mr. Earman to refuse on basis paper is incomplete and requires changes.
Lunch - ~/Navy Club - General Vandenberg, Cols. GalloW$1' I I
signatures on efficiency reports. Discussed Rome situation. I /to check cost of living allowances while on trip; investigate personnel standards.
Col. Galloway reference survey -- someone to spend 3 or 4 months with Col. Deane.
Mr. Joseph Acacius Jackovics, Columbia Protekto-site Company, Inc., Plastic Products, Carlstadt, N. J. (with N.Y. office in Empire State Bldg. )-instrumental in swinging Slav vote toward Republican side. (Col. GallowaJ advised and asked to check on background informa­ tion.)
Col. Galloway reference the Russian documents in USFET; also the collection which Mr. Keenan had suggested for library.
I
13 January 1947 - 2
1715 jrererence replenishment vouchers.
1715 Gen. Gruenther, National War College, rererence presentation berore closed session or their students. Scheduled ror 8:45 A.M. Friday, Jan. 24. Talk 4D-50 minutes; questions 15-20 minutes. Col. Wright wlll see Gen. Gruenther latter part of this week or rtrst or next ror further discussion on subjeot.
I'
0920 Dr. Parkman reference his brother-in.elaw (Episcopalian Bishop of Central New York).
1000 Col. Wright departed for New York.
1020 Mr. Montague advised that the Director had agreed upon a presentation before closed-session at National War College 8:45 A.M., Friday 24 January. To prepare !or 45 minute presentation with 15 or 20 minutes !or questions. No informa­ tion concerning this lecture to be released other than to those participating in presentation. · Mr. Montague will discuss with Col. Wright later this week be­ cause he does not feel sufficient time has been allowed.
1105 Mr. Shoneman, White House called. Col. Wright to cal.l upon return.
1155
1400 Capt. Davis, ONI called. Col. Wright to call uplbn return.
1430 Lt. Col. Black, JRDB called.
1500 Jchecking on status of information on vehicles. AdVised tha a memo had been submitted to the Director for certain basic recommendations.
15.30 J-- delivered two papers. Desires to discuss one with Col. Wright the latter part o£ week.
1600 Col. Seeman called. (See item on 15 Jan.)
15 January 1947
_!~ 16 J anuar;y 1947
0850 Mr. Pforzheim.er reference General Donovan's speech before Reserve Officers of Washington-Intelligence Branch, 15 Januar,y--on·national intelligence set up.
0940 reference conversations with Atomic Energy Commission -- their attitude.
1000 General Sibert reference New York office (CB); personnel; facilities for use of G-2, ONI, etc. representatives. Request for information material from S~ate b,y FBIB personn$1.
1030 Mr'. Shoeneman, White House reference application from friend of lti.ss Conwq, forw~ded ) to Col. Wright. "1> •
1035 Major White reference action taken on applicant recommended by Mr. Shoeneman and Mr. Connelly o~~-=-=~
1100 With General Vandenberg.
1135 Mr. Edgar reference proposal that State Department liaison use room original~ set aside for Mr. Kennan's use; plan disapproved.
1140 Cole. Galloway and Quinny-reference cable to be sent at request of Gen. Sibert to applicant. Request from OCD for information. Discussed lines of responsibility in collecting information. Discussion reference Jackovics. · Use of deception material.
I [- applicant for Far East.
1230 Lunch, Army/Navy Club - General Vandenberg, Cols. Galloway and Quinn.
1600 General Vandenberg reference survey of vehicles and transportation.
1610 Mr. Montague reference title of lecture at National War College.
1630 !reference Scientific Branch paper -- believed Col. Black, JIIDB, needs additional background information on CIG.
17 Januag 1942 '
0930 Col. Shannon reference memo to State Department conce~ name .checks. Discussedl_rc--"-----1-- applicant.
0945
1000
1000
1035
1045
1115
1120 .
1145
1230
1520
1530
~eference appearance before Appropriations Committee. L_J4_cllan~us-an-d~l 1-1 I The Director to make~co=n""'ta=-:;o""t:----Tili;::---;N..-.----.;y•.-n-De=c::;ir:s~i--=o=n-:-: ----;H;;.o:-:;l.-::ds-=s=e=ve=r=aH:::t==2w::eeks.
Projects Review Committee -- Hoover Library.
Capt. Frankel reference two/ /papers - delivered to Capt. Frankel. . . Desirability of having representative at CFM in Moscow in MarCh. Checked on status of paper proposing observers at international conferences.
Comdr. Taylor reference discussion with Sir Edward Travis on comm~ications intelligence. -
Mr. Edgar reference State Dept. inquiry 11' was one of our projects. Checked this with Col. Galloway and rvised Mr. Edgar it was aniL_ ______________ ~_
Col. Shannon reference result of his conference with esc classi­ fication representatives.
General Vandenberg reference naval aide or L_ ___________ ~
Quinn commendation. Col. Shannon's conference with CSC representatives. Merger; legislation.
Lunch - Army/Navy Club - Gen. Vandenberg, Col. Galloway.
j !reference request for enlisted stanos for trip to Far East With Secftar. Recommended against this because lack of qualified personnel.
T9L _____ ~/office for conference concerning ORE Utuation.
(
18 Januarz 1947
Call from Mr. Forrestal•s office cancelling lunch engagement wi ih Director.
Prepared memo to OCB on dissemination in CIG of raw information.
Prepared memo to(L ____ _J( reference employment o~L _____ _j
Prepared memo to Capt. Olsen on collection requirements made to OSO.
Talked with Mr. Pforzheimer on merger organization.
it ', .<
./ i'
0915
0930
1015
1025
1030
1130
1135
reference PQlioy on deferment for military service. LC~o~l~.~Wr==---i.-g .... h-=--'t suggested I I as certifting officer in cases of deferment Reference two secretaries mentioned in letter from Mr. Laurence Kuter to the Director.
Col. Black, JRDB - ~ground information on CIG for Scientific Branch.
Capt. Olsen reference dissemination of raw information reports between OSO and OCD. Dissemination of repqrts to JRDB. . .
reference military personnel.
With General Vandenberg.
Asked Mr. Qunningham, OSO to check on status of NY contact.
Gene~al Sibert reference~ I to stress security espec illY With State, War and Navy liaison. Reference personnel training - ~ticularlf language courses.
1145 Col. Gallow~ reference issuance of black border passes to OSO personnel.
1200 Col. Edward reference survey of vehicles --requirements b,y each Branch; assignment to offices; those needed for administrative purposes; pool; those to be turned back for credit toward new vehicles. Production of national intelligence requirements -- Col. Wright will discuss further with Director and advise Mr. Edgar.
12.30 Lunch - ArmyjNav:r Club - Col. Adams.
1330
1340
Called General Lewis. To General Lewis' office reference Col. Quinn commendation, etc.
Checked with Mr. Leddy, OSO, status of "-------'
Major White reference applicant -- call from Senator Bridges. Called Mr. Doyle, !~raonnol ro~orince status of applica- tion; recommended that he ca~ _
Comdr. Rulard, ONI, concerning the Molotov-Ribbentrop agreement copies of protoeol furnished to SecForrestal. Advised that Sec Forrestal has C()mplete file. of .agreement.
I
,l
/ .<'~Q~ ~ 20 January 1947 - 2
1600 I I reference discussion with British man; will call Col. Wright Tuesday.
1440 Cols. Edwards and Shannon reference setting up jobs and grades-­ policy reference pay 5evel.
21 January 1947
0900 Staff Conference.
0920 Col. Gallow~, reference organizational charts of OSO for budget purposes -- T.s.
0940 General Vandenberg reference Staff Conference.
1000
Reference discussion with Col. Shannon on establishment of grades and pay levels.
applicant agent. Col. Wright to discuss further with Col. Gallow~ - and with Director -- and to callj i at Lafayette Hotel, Rm. 410, at 3:30 P.M. today.-::Col. Gal oway handled.
1035 Col. Dick McDonald, VA - reference Bronze Star -- personal.
1045 Mr. Montague reference lecture at National War College; to contact Col. Werner, Exec to Gen. Gruenther.
1110 ~ reference reproduction o! paper; also reference declassification of collection of Japanese documents. Called Col. Sands who will discuss subject further with
1130 Mr. Jackovics reference appointment with the Director. Col. Wright informed him it could not be arranged at this time but that he would see him or call him in N.Y. soon.
1135 Mr. Pforzheimer reference an ONI committee which had been set up supposedly to evaluate the "effectiveness" of CIG -particularly with reference to ORE production. Mr. Pforzheimer to endeavor to obtain additional information.
1140 General Vandenberg reference correspondence with "Jimmie Spry" concerning two operatives in Mexico.
1145 Mr. Edgar reference cables furnished for information to Gen. Sibert. Desirability of ORE furnishing all background information and briefing.
1145 General Sibert reference personal communication from Germany.
'--------------'
1215 Col. Galloway-- reference[ [ Discussed communication received from Germany by Gen. Sibert.
1230 Lunch - Army/l&vy Club - Col. Galloway.
li _,.. ~
~~ 21 January 1947 - 2
1420 Yf. Earman reference Operations Memo -- flow of material through Advisory Council.
1430 ORE meeting.
1655 General Sibert reference the technical industrial intelligence group of Department of Commerce --their offer of assistance for research along technical lines. Discussed assignment of to 00 -- certain background information.
;!:Bf;SEc#f 22 January 1947
0850 Col. House, Also reference G~~~···V~ Director concerning subject)
ltr to
0855 I ~eference black border passes for certain individuals; . obtained Ool. Galloway's approval of three additional names.
0920 Mr. Cunningham reference contact in New York; report from Calif. on work record of individual. Will discuss further when investiga­ tion completed.
0940 Col. Galloway reference background information on Jackovics.
0945 With General Vandenberg.
1015 Col. Ennis, War Dept - complaint thatk jproselyting WD cartographers. Discussed with Col. S nnon who will take necessary steps to prevent.
1025 \reference shoulder holsters.
1035 Major White reference Security Regulations; issue new set complete rather than changes.
1040
1050
1100
1110
1150
1205
General Vandenberg reference FBIB reports for Alsop.
Mr. Edgar referenda Director's comments at ORE meeting 21 Jan. Further discussion to be bad with Mr. Huddle and Capt. McCollumb-­ and possibly Capt. Olsen.
Capt. McCollumb reference certain statements b,y briefer at ORE meeting on Tues~.
Mr. Carey reference FBIB reports for congressional distribution; distribution to be continued for those currently on list. To check on FBIB report for l4r. Joseph Alsop--and advise Director.
Col. Gallowq referencel._j __ ____ljinterview; Mr.-Doyle to see him again. Referencej ~emo concerning information formerly furnished bt F'Bl. Information on Jackvics. Reference assessment of two applicants:/ Col. Wright will discuss further with Cok-J:.-.---.,M"'c""'O=ar""'t'"'ny....-,----nu"'S"'W_. __ __j
jreference counter-intelligence dossiers to be turned L-::o-=-=v=er=-=t.:::-o,---,.C'"'I"'G,-;""""" Appointment arranged to discuss with Col. Galloway.
I
Mr. Penrose -- requested complete file on L-------------------~
General Sibert reference status of letter to be signed by Director to recipients of FBIB material.
I land Mr. Edgar reference paper on attendance of observers a international conferences, etc.
Mr. Earman checking on Jan 9 as tentative date for IAB meeting. Agenda to include paper on foreign industrial establishments.
k::eference discussion with Mr. Edgar regarding pre­ ~p=ar~a~t~!~~=n~o=J~· nP.rogress Report for Director.
Major White reference confusion incident to similarity between designations: Central Regis~ and Contact Register as required by CIG Directive 15 and Central Registr,y Section of P&A as set forth in CIG Admin. Order 16. A new designation to be given to latter.
1010 General Sibert reference provisional clearance fo~ former G-2, for assignment in 00. c___ ___ ____j
L_ __ ___J
!045 General Lewis - personal.
1110 reference charter prepared for Scientific Branch for signature by Director and Dr. Bush. JRDB paper •CIG Coopera­ tion in Field of Scientific Intelligence".
lll5 reference Swiss visas.
1120 G~neral Vandenberg reference interview with L___ ____ ___J
·~ .. ·
12.30 Lunch Army-Navy Club - General Vandenberg, Cols. Galloway, j L_ ____ ___J
..
~·
•
1420
1425
1505
1605
1630
1700
0
General Vandenberg, Major White reference Legion of Merit for Col~ I Col. Wright to see Gen. Lewis in this connection.
General Vandenberg reference arranjemen:.: for continuation or office space and furnishings in Col. Gallow~ to send message in this eonnection, to men on slight delay.
J Jchecked OCD requests for information on "personalities". "ol. Wfigbt called Col. Galldway.
General Vandenberg discussed issuance of FBIB material to press and radio.
Col. Sam. Walker - personal.
General Sibert reference reply' to Ericl~ Severeid, CBS,request for FBIB material; letter to be re-drafted.
Called MED, far information for General Vandenberg. ~------'
I
/ l
I
0900
0910
0915
0945
1000
1025
1030
1035
1050
1100
1110
1130
1210
1230
I ~hannon reference preparation of paper on CIG cooperation in field of Scientific Intelligence.
/ /delivered message from Gen. Sir Stuart Menzies, London. Reference wires from Stone, I ~ on Deception
Col. Green, Infantry Journal, reference visit to CIG of Mr. Geo. Pettee, author of FUTURE OF AMERICAN SECRET INTELLIGENCE.
James J. Maloney, new Chief, Secret Service, Treas. Dept - called to extend General's congratulations.
'---------c:=-----c::-!. reference letter from Christensen, Civil Service Comm.
regarding "discrimination" against veterans at fBTS I.ettei prefiously' referred to Gen. Sibert for action. _ _to check status. Reference key military and naval persormel - two year tour of duv. OCE requests for various information from jencies other than those having primar,y interest. J _to call meeting to discuss this situation. Coordination on "action" papers. Eric Severeid, CBS, ME 3200, reference FBIB reports to be made available to press and radio, having offices in WDC.
[ [WDID, War 2468, re anticipated visit from Special Agent, CIC (formerly submitted reports, documentsL_o_n ___ __j
operational intelligence in Austria.)
[ ~ Mr. Carey, 00, reference meeting with Civil Service people on report of discrimination aFainst FBIB veteran personnel. Veterans organizations; and veterans preference.
L_ ___ __j regarding meeting with General on Mondaf in South Bldg.
General Sibert, Mr. Care,y, [ J- discussion of method of handling reports to be subiitted to press and radio.
Mr. Earman advised NIA meeting officially set up for Monday 10:30.
Major White reference efficiency reports for officers.
Major White and reference clipping from NY Times. L_ ____ __j
Lunch - A.rnry/Navy Club with Gen. Vandenberg, Galloway and :Oen .Saville.
Discussion with General Vandenberg regarding TS ltr from Menzies (delivered b,y
Col.
3 January 1947 - 2
14l5 Mr. Earman given permission to cancel plans tor IAB meeting January 9 but to circulate voting sheet on paper which would appear on agenda (foreign establishments).
1430 Mr. Joyce reference ltr to Sec State tor delivery to AsstSecState Braden concerning dates CIG assuming responsibility of\ jin
1430
1525
1535
1545
1600
1625
1630
1700
Ambassador Cor:bigan, Venezuela, tor briefing in ORE and oso.
Col. Shannon reference JRDB paper on CIG Cooperation in Field of Scientific Intelligence.
Cunningham, Security Office, reference request for location of NY office.
Commander T~lor reference USCIOC meeting.
lllr. Shoiilieman, White House reference! !applicant - arrangements made tor interview on Monday with Ughtsey or Kelley.
Col. Brannon reference Col. Wright's trip to NY.
]reference congressional requests through Legislative L___.,L~i~a~i-s-on~ar~a_jnch P&:A.
Reference "Project 430".
1
4 January 194ft.
Conference with General Vandenberg on product and quality of material received on "eyes only" basis from G-2.
Mr. Gullion, State Department, reference necessity for NIA meeting on January 6th in view of President's Directive to Atomic Energy Commission and letter of 31 December from Mr. Lilienthal to Mr. Patterson.
General Vandenberg to see Secretary of War on exchange of views on above.
.· ,. '·
General Sibert, Mr. Carey reference coordination .of papers. Introduced member of staff. Discussion of W.D.C.-F.B.I.B. reproduction facilities. Flow of cables. ·
j \reference spa~e assignments of various actiVities, and particulsrlf requirements ot MED.
Col. Brannon, W.D. reference New York contact.
reference transfer of certain personnel and Lma---.t_e_r ... ia~lo-·-:tr=-----"om MED.
Mr. Edgar reference his discussion wit~ concerning collection requests for inforLm_a~t~i~o-n-.----~ Del~ in CIG 19, National Intelligence Requirements--China. Col. Wright to check status or paper throughl,__ ____ ___j
j !reference Mr. Edgar's "personal comments" on · Daili and Weekly" SUillllla17.
Mr. Joyce, OSO, called reference article to be written by Brac31', Secretary to President, Dartmouth.
Mr. Edgar reference more positive action at IAB meetings by Director in an attempt to expedite cooperation.
Call from Sec Forrestal to see if we could secure the text ot the 19.39 Molotov-Ribbentrop agreement. Mr. Roz1'1rsk1, OSO, delivered texts. Called Mr. Foz-restal with reference to above.
I !Transportation, reference reservation tor hotel space for Wednesday, preferably at Statler. Reservation secured at Carlton.
I nJSpecial Agent CIC - returning to ,t I Refer;;•• oj:~gs for in~elligeoce personnel in lOat area.
j eference information desired by OCS/WD concerning our o icers. .
errors in ~--~----~~~--------------------------~ strategy and policy.
1230 Lunch.
6 January 1947 - 2
1415 Capt. Olsen reference contacts with FBI on outgoing requests for information.
1430 Comdr. Taylor reference USCIBB meeting scheduled for 3 PM Wednesday.
•
~ January 1947
0900 Star£ Conference. 1. Request that personal contacts between our personnel
and members of Congress be routed, whenever possible, through our Legislative Liaison Branch.
2. Stress coordination on all action and policy matters. 3. Discuss policy with regard to information requests.
0930 Special conference to discuss information requests (Item 3 above).
1030 Mr. Penrose and OSO, reference collection through clandestine mean~s--.--------"
1100 [reference space, personnel, files of the l'oreign Illtelligence Group, MED.
1130 Forwarded translation of certain German-Russian 1939 agreements to SecNav.
1230 Lunch - Armny /Navy Club - Cols. Galloway ,j '----___ _J
1330 seeking
1400 Discussion with Director concerning transfer of funds in connection with Swiss versus French francs.
1430 ORE meeting cancelled due to move into Tempo M.
1500 Mr. P£orzheimer to discuss use of Farm Journal and Pathfinder magazines for propaganda purposes.
1530 Comdr. TS1lor reference request b,yl ~or IBM equipment for I [use. '-------------~
- :::t9PflB!tET" e January 1947
L___ ____ _j checking on status of travel allowance memo.
Mr. Joyce to confirm trip with Gen. Vandenberg to see Ambassador Dunn.
Col. Galloway reference Panama conference.
Col. Shannon reference interview on Thursday with prospective librarian-1 I and Mr. Edgar to attend.
L___ ____ _jlreference funds from Atomic Services. ~--------,
Mr. Chawner, ORE, reference cable to be sent to! I American citizen employed as Economic A:~.-ca=v=i-=-so=r=-=t=o___J
~Ir=8ri1~'-an~Government; preparation of letter to Sec State to dispatch cable. Later, Mr. Chawner delivered letter.
:
1. :~~;k- Jai:t Research & Development Board called concerning __ ___ _ ~B/00, contact with reference to paper prepared
L.-....~po"""'"c..----.c"'o"'un~c;r1l. Col. Wright checking with Gen. Sibert in this connection.
called; will call again Thursday morning.
I
9 Janu,ary 194?
0900 Called Adm. Leahy after discussion with Director concerning the Admiral's call of Wednesday regarding NIA 6.
0910 Called Col. Galloway to ask Mr. Joyce to stand by for possible further interview with Dr. Alexis Gierowski.
0920 called from N.Y. asking for further intefview with Mr. Joyce in N.Y. Col. Wright informed him a decision would be made and would be informed.
1140 General Sibert reference! ~CB/OO - contact with JRDB Polia,y Council on Scientific Intell gence paper.
1145 Mr. Montague and Mr. Knowles reference preparation of area maps and availability of briefers.
1000 Mr. Montague reference certain items of information supplied
1.355
1400
1.440
1500
1510
Transfer of personnel and equipment of Foreign Intelligence Section, MED.
~----,--_____Jcase -~ /"tiling" in his office pending further developments.
reference contract for Dr. Ladislas Farago-to '--wr-------.-i t.-e-s-.-tudy---_j of li.ussian pqchology.
Ernst Englander file - suggest Mr. Crowe acknowledge Gen. McDonald's letter on personal basis and state that Mr. Englander has been informed there is nothing available. Storage facilities and personnel handling of medical supplies, particular reference to narcotics. Maj. White's application for advance for trip - approved.
Col. Shannon reference preparation of paper on Scientific 'Branch-- his discussion with Col. Black, JRDB.
Comdr. Tqlor reference Capt. Safford, Navy CoiDill1lnications, who had suggested a discussion with Mr. Loesche-use of music in clandestine gransmissions. Director's request for information concerning 11Ronke11 • I
L_ __ ___j/asked to check. ~-__ _____J
~~
1615
1640
1645
Comdr. Taylor reference request by Col. Marr-Johnson t'or space from CIG. Imminent visit of I I ~--------------------~
General Sibert reference need for additional office help in 00. Called requesting temporar.y relief.
Mr. Montague reference classification or material used in possible briefing in Executive Session. Request from National War College for a presentation before closed session of their students. Will discuss this item furtar on Friday.
.JQP EIECllif
1230 Lunch, Statler - Col. Galloway
1415 Mr. P!orzheimer reference ONI committee on evaluation of CIG; certain 11 hostUities 11 •
1500 Capt. Olsen reference collection requests; policy on lines of primar,y responsibility. Capt. Olsen and Col. Galloway to
. discuss subject further.
1530 General Vandenberg referaace. letter to Gen. Kuter regarding PICAO conference; letter to be rewritten.
1600 ~pplicant - Called Personnel to determine status of application; file being forwarded for review.
...
0900 . .
General Vandenberg - reference discussion with General Snow, State 3878, concerning Japanese documents to be released to commercial interests. Called Gen. Snow and informed him that Col. Sands would contact him for further information on subject. In conne:~n: :th ihis subject, brought ou:t; t~e fact that[
I had stated they had unclassified docume~n~t~s~far~~ releasees red to do so simultaneously with US releases.
0945 Congressman 11 Ham" Andrewa reference[ ~pplicant. Called Col. Shannon regarding subject -- to review case.
0950 Mr. Edgar reference liaison letter addressed to Attorney General.
1100 '------------' OSW, reference applicants. Discussed these two applicantLs_w_i"'th..-~C,--o'"l-. --,G;;-a--:;l'"""l_o_w_ay_. __ ____j
1230 Lunch - Army /Navy Club - Col. Galloway.
1330 Capt. Olsen reference acknowledgement o£ material being received from FBI.
1340 Jreference proposed legislation.
1515 Mr. Houston and Mr. Pforzheimer reference proposed legislation.
1530 General Sibert reference use of SO communication facilities.
16oO
Reference liaison with Passport division; advisability of liaison with Customs.
~; ··.
Lecture - National War College. (CIG/ORE presentation)
Mr. Robert Lovett stopped to pay respects; had read copy o£ proposed legislation.
Col. Shannon reference~ l::::i•:nt. Reference application orj , !(sister-in-law of General Paul.)--Col. Shaiinon tO dete eend of' school year" and process papers at appropriate time.
General Sibert.
-- applicant. ~=======;--'
!reference proposed legislation contained in National c__,.,-ne=t..-:·e=n=s=e-A ... c=t=-'.
Mr. Pforzheimer reference resignation of certain State Department personnel.
Mr. Crimmins, State Department, concerning declassification of .FBIS reports - referred to Mr. Carey or General Sibert.
Mr. Edgar reference agreements with British on FBIS material; proposed agreement with British Broadcasting Co. ·
Col. Galloway reference conference between OSO and OCD on information requests. Reference State Department ltr on Russian propaganga--toJrepare replY.
Lunch - ~/Navy Club - Col. Gallow~.
Col. Galloway reference utilizing direct teletype between 00/C and NY office - contact Mr. McManus.
iomo, applicant - referred by Gen • .Ferenbaugh. L..-.-L-=-an=guag==-c=e;:-;:s~:--...Fi'=-e=n::-:c::'l:h=-,----,.,ae=rman==' 1 Italian, Spanish; free lance writer;
Appointment arranged to see Col. Galloway.
Call from Dr. Carroll Wilson, Atomic Energy Commission - War 79.362 - (returning General Vandenberg's call ·of several days ago---Col. Wright was unable to get him on telephone.)
•..
1430
1640
:
nll Sh:n~on reference application; discussed further I _r...,.applicant '----~==~-----,
·-; . ~ . . ·.
Tried to contact Dr. Carroll Wilson, Atomic Energy Commisaon, without result.
Reviewed new draft of legislation.
Message to General Vandenberg. Code Clerk will be in 1030.
I
0900
0905
0930
0945
0950
1000
1050
1115
1120
1145
1145
1150
1155
1200
1345
1350
Mr. Pforzheimer reference change ·in CIA section in proposed National Defense Act.
Col. Gallow~ reference cable from General Vandenberg.
Col. Sands reference communication from ONI - L---------------~
Call from Irene McCune, Route 4, Lilac Ave. Dayton, Ohio - complaint.
General Sibert, Mr. Carey, Mr. Shepherd reference !proposed trip to London in this c~on~n-e~ct~i'o-n~.----~
'------.Arrccc=-anc:-g-e-m-e-n-.-t-s -t.,--o-t"be cleared through State.
..
Lt. Col. Black, JRDB, reference final draft of paper on scientific branch.
Mrs. Rawling - personal.
General Sibert reference request from War Department concerning lecture.
Mr. Pforzheimer reference call from Mr. Murphy on CIA section in legislation.
Capt. M. C. Cheek, USN(Ret) - applicant for Intelligence Advisor to Congress. (Had called on Capt. Olsen.)
Call for Gen. Vandenberg from Gen. Marshall.
Col. Gallow~ -- reference organizational charts for budgetary purposes only.
Lunch - Army/Navy Club - Col. Galloway.
reference eudget.
Col. Galloway picked up OSO organizational charts prepared for budgetary use only -- to have revised •
27 January 1947 - 2
1400 Col. Ennis reference nomination for Strategic Intelligence School. Called Mr. Care,y, 00, and informed that it was only necessar,y to submit ?arne of applicant for school.
1405 ~ further discussion on forthcoming budget hearings.
1430 )reference call from Mr. Lambert concerning authority for CIG eXistence. Coll Wright called Mr. John Pugh, Clerk of House Appropriations Committee in this connection, who in turn called Mr. Lambert.
. ::.-.. )
0930 Col. Stack, Aide to Chief of Staff - to convey meusage from General Vandenberg.
1500 General Sibert,! reference FBIB personnel in Hawaii receiving over seas differential (natives). to get ruling from General Counsel.
e
I
0940 !reference bound folders showing organizational charts, etc., for budgetary purposes only.
0945 Lt. Col. Black - delivered final paper covering Scientific Branch - hold for Director's return and signature.
1030 status of application of hio ··sister-in-law and tw o£ his:
forms 57
1045 Col. Reed - personal - possible assignment in CIG. Appointment to be arranged upon Director's return.
1100 Mr. Pforzheimer reference change in CIA section of National Defense~: legislation.
1130 reference declassification and publica- tion of documents. Discussion with Mr. Green of Commerce Dept, with Glen. Snow, State, and with Security Advisory Board.
1210 1- Col. Galloway reference discussion with Gen. S. Ander- son on immlnent purge in Hungary. Assistance in removing certain ne'I"'Rtlr
1230 Lunch - Col. Galloway - Arrrry/Navy Club.
1445
1500
15.30
1540
1545
1610
1650
1700
Call from a Mr. Mike Dollan (connection: General Ferenbaugh).
Callc,from Mr. Jacob Landau, Overseas News Agency on status o£ his Digest.
General s. Anderson reference material turned over tol concerning certain persons in Hungary. L. _____ _J
General Sibert and Mr. Pforzheimer reference French infiltration in US. '----------_J
Mr. Pforzheimer reference draft of memo to Mr. Clifford.
Captain Olsen reference request for additional copy of Summary by ONI.
Mr. P£orzheimer an1L ____ ___.llreference memo for Mr.
-
J~r 1/29/47
0900 reference nomination of to War College. Reference memo to be published on~ to Assistant Directors. Reference security cases.
0920 Col. Shannon reference the two applicants about whom Gen. Paul called Jan. 28; Personnel has been alerted. Discussed need of !CAPS for cop,y of approved projects. DECISION: Col. Wright stated that c opy would be forwarded to !CAPS on all projects on vouchered funds--that is, all but SO projects.
0950 Col. Edwards reference the letter to DMI submitting bame ofl to attejd Stratedc Intelligence School; to be rewritten asL__ ___ ~ note to_ )certain points to be eliminated.
0955 Mr. Carroll Wilson, .AEC, returning Director' s call of last week - reference the foreign intelligence group; believes investigation will be completed shor~.
1100 Col. Edwards reference future pUblication of N.I.R.s.
1115
1145
Mr. Edgar reference collectors' evalua. tions on reports; proposed stand&rd information report form. Capt. Davis, ONI, reference status of NIA 6.
1200 Col. Shannon reference letter to Director from General Bissell regard­ ing Col. Solborg former MA Lisbon - Col. Shannon will interview on
1215
1330
1.345
14l0
1445
1535
1540
1545
1630
1640
L__ ____ ___jlreference call from Mr. Wilson, AEC.
Admiral Inglis - personal.
Col. McDonald, VA - personal
~reference security of certain personnel.
l___________jreference replacement for telephone opera~ors.
l.i ol. Hanson, V.A. -personal
,_' .-
~- ·· -+.'f-- ~;t ___ ~- -~~~~~ ~~-L---~~&£~--~ f·-· from
o~t+.-t ·~ &~ ,_;~-. ttl'f,,.D _:f"._ r~~ __ ;f ___ t-,_ __ "~----
----
--·- --------------- --·- --- --- ------------ --------- --~--·--
JANUARY Jl, 1947
0930 Col. Edwards reference call from Col. Hinds on 30 Januar,y. Also reference call from SecWar Patterson regarding NIA meeting.
0945 Mr. Corhal D. Orescan, Clerk, House Appropriations Committee (Capitol x 215) reference setting definite date and time for Director• s appearance for camnittee hearing. Col. Wright to call him the afternoon of February 5 •
1020 Col. Gallo~ reference French situation.
1100 FBIB - checked with/ ____ __)/ FBIB - call intended for '-c=o---=1:-.-=Wh=-i-:-ct:-e-'. - ·
1500 General Chamberlin called reference ORE request far information on USSR - 400053 of January 15. Col. Wright asked Gen. Chamberlin to ret~ reouast. Called /to send cop,y of request.
1630 General Chamberlin called to ask Col. Wright to come to his office Monday -- he wants to discuss CIG 18 and CIG 19.
' ,, '1. '
T.QE sEaft.'ET 1 .FebruarY 1941
Talked to Montague about changing the hour of completion of the Wee~ from noon to 1300.
Called b,y Arthur Vandenberg, Jr. He desired information on release of Chennault, which I said I knew nothing.about.
Studied NIA 7 and CIG 18 and 19 •
.Forwarded Memo to President on French situation reference Chief of Staff, National Defense.
e -
0900
0915
0930
1045
1050
1100
12.30
1415
1615
Mr. Edgar reference preparation or· pBE program -- discussion of adequacy . of Daily and Weekly S\lll1lllaries.
I · Jrefer.ence release of Capt. McCollum to Armed Forces star School. Col. Wright okayed request.
Col. Shannon reference applicant:! I checked to determine Director's personal interest iri case.
Call from Col. McCartll3", osw, refereace date for NIA meeting; suggested report be made b,y Director to NIA on developments.
General Sibert reference request for two days leave - Februar,y 1.3 and 14.
General Sibert reference material to be screened b,y CIG Research Unit - Hoover Library.
Lunch, Armf/Navy Club - Col. Galloway.
To General Chamberlin's office for conference regarding CIG 18 and CIG 19, NIR-China and NIA Directives. (See Memo for Director, dated 4 Februar,y concerning discussion.)
·'
letter subjr Atomic Intelligence--Paris, and their contact in MA office.
I !applicant. Formerly with WAA--investigative work. Reierred by Schoeneman and Connelly of White House. Col. wright asked Col. Shannon to cheek on status of application.
General Sibert reference two interviews with Col. Amoss.
Mr. Edgar reference Col. Wright's discussion with General Chamberlin on CIG 18, CIG 19, NIR-China and NIA directives.
Col. Shannon and Mr. Pforzheimer reference Atomic Energy Comm.
Mr. Earman reference date of NIA meeting and agenda.
I !reference preparation of list of personnel to be transferred from UED to CIG. to see him. Brief'edh pn background of the transfer--personnel to ra ~t under ORE ~a separate cell. arranged for__ Ito see him at 1 PM today.
Lunch, Army .Navy Club - Col. Galloway.
Capt.Sheppard advised of cable from General concerning arrival TWA flight 96.3, 12 noen 5 Februar,y. Has arranged for Capt. Brockman to meet the General with connecting flight space.
Col. Galloway to send over file on formerly with oss. lr==-=-'-='------==~~IL ..-la-t.---e-r---.br-o~------.h't-of_e_r-----.t"h-e--;;-f1-;-;.l.----ie and discussed applicant. I !mentioned_ former connection with FBI. '---------'
reference paper originally presented b,y Gen. Sibert '----::------.--_____J
concerning paying of tuition and certain travel expenses for CIG employees. Col. Wright disapproved an overall plan but st~ted that in certain instances within oso, such expenses would be paid.
Capt. Olsen reference ORE meeting. After checking with ORE, advised Capt. Olsen there would be ao meeting at 2:.30 today.
~ 4 February 1947 - 2
1415 Mr. Walter .Fitzmaurice, Newsweek Mag. - interested in doing an article on the measures to be taken to protect the atomic bomb from foreign~spionage. Suggested he see~
I ~ and later called! lin this connect~ Mr. Fitzmaurice desires to talk with the Director and Col. Wright will arrange an appointment during the week of Feb. 10.
1600 Col. Shannon reference security checks.
1615 Mr. Oh~, Executive Secretary of President's Advisory Committe e on Universal Military Training -EX 3300, ext. _ -- Appoint­ ment arranged for further discussion of his problem at 1000 Wednesday, 5 February.
r.
and Col. Shannon reference security checks. .'========-=!
!reference Director's speech to be made before ~H~o_us __ e_A~:p-pr~o~priations Committee.
Mr. Oley, Executive Secretar.y, President's Advisory Committee on Universal Military Training. Members, Karl Compton, Chairman, Jos. E. Davies, V-Chairman; Rosenberg, Judge Rosenman, Dodge, Father Walsh, Georgetown U; Gibson; Wilson, Pres. Gen. Elec; and others. Gen. Chamberlin has addressed group. Harriman will speak; J. Foster Dulles to be asked to speak, etc. Arrangements to be made for Director to address their group.
General Sibert, Mr. Cary, Col. White, communication: ·problems - particularly~c~o=no-::;c""e=~=--==-~ messages. Col. Wright to discuss with
'------~==~----, Col. Shannon reference status of application of
I lconcerning communication problem involving classified messages from offices other than SO.
Dr. Robertson introducing Dr. Burchard - nominee for head of Scientific Branch, ORE. Appointment to be arranged to see Director.
Calledk !reference status of his application. To beiscussed further with Col. Shannon--question of "graden. RE-7500, ext 72756.
L_ ____________________ ~ app - arranged appointment for 2:30 today.
Lunch - Arrq/Navy Club - Col. Galloway and party.
'-------.-------.'~orrected information submitted early in day concerning arrival of General. ATC via Azores, will arrive W.D.C. 6 Feb 2 PM. - Alert Blankenship to pick up.
!reference call from·General Richards. He volunteered ~t-o--si~t~i~n~o~n hearings before Appropriations Committee.
Reference request from Researc~ and Development Section, War Dept. for equipment we have in stock.
1 applicant - andl l OSO - c____,;;r=r~an-g--e"'m""'e""n"'t ... s ....... tO=-"oe=--'m""'a"'d;;r.e~tor someone to c~h onl rrom
time to time after he returns to Europe to pick up any material he may have for us.
.l
1515 To OSO for conference with Col. Gallow~.
Conference with Capt. Frankel, ORE.
........
0930 General Sibert reference Dr. Robertson's suggestion that Dr. Goudsmit's services as overall scientific advisor be obtained.
1000 Mr. Orescan, Clerk, House Appropriations Committee reference appearance of Director for hearing -- 2 o'clock Monday, lOth, Full Committee Room, House Wing, across hall from barber shop.
...),_LJ~'<
1045
1050
1055
1100
1130
1200
1215
1230
1445:
1450
1520
who writes for Liberty or This Week; suggested she telephone Tuesday for appointment to see Director.
reference appearance before Military Liaison "--=-~~-___J Committee concerning transfer of foreign intelligence group.
concerning establishment of employee welfare fund. L__ ____ _J
Capt. Olsen, reference scientific intelligence requirements in order to start collection program.
Capt. Olsen reference Navy nominations.
Mr. Lightsey reference! ~ plan to use her in Q Bldg. EmergencL::y:::---rRO,--,--:-om=-. _____ __j
Dr. Robertson checked on arrival of Generalj will arrange for Dr. Burchard to return to w.D.C. next week to see Director.
Col. Galloway.
General Sibert reference new location for FBIB Silver Hill.
Col. Edwards and Mr. Earman concerning interdepartmental monthly meetings on implementation of collection directive.
•
)
;
G-2 liaison officer--
1600 Called Capt. Frankel and Col. Galloway concerning Russian in$erpreter; advised to contact Col. Gallow~.
1640 Col. Edwards reference ORE's rebuttal to Mr. Edgar's memo concerning certain changes in ORE activities.
Congratulator,y calls from:
General Lewis Col. T~lor Coll McDonald Col. Kingman ·Col. Hanson General Sibert Col. Harris Mr. Edgar Dr. Robertson Mr. Pforzheimer Capt. Olsen Kittie Fuller
e
0900
1000
1015
1045
1100
1105
1110
1115
1120
1215
1430
1445
1520
1600
1610
1620
Col. Pierce - called congratulations.
Mr. Bob Harper, Chief Clerk of Armed Services Committee in House- reference applicant formerly with RFC (clerk); sending Form 57 to Col. Wright's attention.
Col. Fielder - congratulations.
Mr. Dohert7, FBI - congratulations.
Mr. Meehl, letter of introdu:t~on from General Lewis and Col. Stone - applicant. I ~eference applicant. Appointment has been arrange o see ersonnel people.
Mr. Dohert7, FBI reference newspaper article on AEC intelligence group.
Mr. Houston.
Lunch - ~/Navy~Club - Gen. Vandenberg, Col. Galloway.
I ~and Col. Shannon reference personnel ceiling for OSO; lateriscussed with Col. Gallowa7.
Mr. Densmore - applicant -- complaint.
I I concerning funds originally made available to CIG bY Navy - question of returning to Navy or using.
Col. D,yer, congratulations.
S February 1947
•
•
reference request for release. '-------'
General Sibert refereqpe letter from Gen. Norstad forwarding letter from applicant:L I
Mr. Edgar and Col. Wright to Director's office for discussion of draft paper on economic and scientific intelligence requirements.
General Sibert reference Mr. Green, Department of Commerce, offer of assistance and personnel from Technical Industrial Intelligence group apparently withdrawn. Reference documents available at Documents Branch to business
!reference foreign intelligence group. '--------~
"--=-------,~~reference USCIB study prepared by Capt. Wenger, Navy Communications, at request of Gen. Vandenberg as chairman, USCIB.
!reference Dr. Ray Smith, one of lecturers at NWC - ~t_o_a_c_c_o-mpany~ Director F.t.iday for appearance before President's
Advisor,y Committee on Universal Training.
1115 reference wearing of uniforms at budget hearing.
1145 Col. Galloway reference draft of reply to Sir Stuart Menzies.
1200 Lunch - Army/Navy Club - Col. Galloway, General Vandenberg.
1430 Miss Julia Bridgeman, correspondent, reference appointm•nt to see Director. Tentatively set for 10 A.M. Thursday.
1500 Capt. Frankel and Dr. Ray Smith reference discussion with Mr. Ohly, ~Exec Secy to President's Advisor, Committee on Universal Training; request for Director to appear before their committee; background information on their requirements. Meeting scheduled for 3:30 Friday, Conference Room, East Wing, White House.
1600 Col. Galloway reference documents forwarded by to be screened b,y his Latin American desk and then forwarded to ORE.
1615
1700
With General Vandenberg and Col. Galloway -- reference results of budget hearing •
With General Vandenberg reference report to Discussion of activities for Tuesday in NY.
11 February 1947
Conference with Mr. Dulles.
Col. Wright:
For your information --
0900 Col. Galloway stopped to say "good morning" on way to Staff Conference. General Vandenberg also looked in.
0945 General Sibert inquired if you were out of town.
1000 Mr. Edgar submitted copy of paper prepared at Director's request; wanted your comment and suggestion prior to handing paper to Director.
1010 Capt. McCollumb looked in.
1025 Col. Banks, Military Liaison Committee, called. ·Arranged an appointment to see you Wednesday, 10.30 A.M. He wants 10 or 15 minutes.
11.30 !applicant - delivered form 57 and personal history
1145
statement. Had an appointment to see Personnel today.
General Barr called. Did not wish to speak with Gen. Vandenberg - nor Col. Edwards. Will call tomorrow.
1150 Col. Wilson called concerning assignment of an officer. Said he believed you were the only one who had been contacted so he would call again tomorrow.
1200 Mr. Earman came in; will see you tomorrow • ...
1210 An unidentified gentleman called for General Wright -- will call 'tomorrow.
1220 checked to see if all was under control.
1415 Mr. Obly, Exec Secy, President's Advisory Committee on Universal Training confirmed Director's appearance before their group at 3:30 Friday, Conference Room, White House.
1430 Security indoctrination and oath administered to by and Navy officer. '-------___J
15.30 Mr. Earman advised the NIA meeting scheduled for lo··'i'.M. Wednesday has been set ahead to 11 A.M.
1555 Mr. Stanley Buford, STATE, came in to discuss the reorganization in State Dept. intelligence (along lines of newspaper article in Post.)
r .. ,
0900
0910
0920
0925
09.30
10.30
1035
1040
1045
1050
11:00
1130
1140
1145
1200
1215
Col. Julian Wilson reference Col. John F. Franklin, Jr., 0-19476,Cav., an~ ~- possible applicants. Advised that Col. Fr8rikl1ri was expected to return to States in J~ 47 for reassignment.
General Sibert reference contact with Willoughb,r. Confirmed leave for Thursday and rriday.
General Sibert and Col. Edwards reference paper on exploitation of FBIB material. Status of foreign interrogation paper.
reference Employee Welfare Fund Conference.
With General Vandenberg.
Col. Banks, Military Liaison Committee to AEC, reference meeting to discuss security of atomic information, etc.
Mr. Earman reference present status of NIA 6. Col. Wright reviewed latest developments.
General Barr - congratulations.
~-----------~_j~ congratulations. Reference discussion with Gen. Chamberlin on CIG implementing directives; NIR-China, etc.
Gen. Sibert and Mr. Weaver. Col. Wright informed Mr. Weaver of his ?iscussion with Mr. Lovett concerningL__ ___ ____J
Lt. Col. Black, JRDB, reference request for list of strategic industrial targets in Russia; appreciation of their vulnerability,etc.
Mr. Edgar reference propuction paper. Suggestions made by branch chiefs at Staff Conferences should be submitted in writing for further consideration b,y Director.
'-------- for signature on letters.
Col. Gallowgy reference/ ~terial; Burger contacts; c__ _____ _j[request for reassignment.
General Vandenberg reference NIA meeting.
Lunch, Army/Navy Club - General Vandenberg, Col. Galloway.
_- ·~ * 12 February 1947 - 2
L_ ________ ~feference disposition of certain vehicles.
Appeared before House Appropriation Committee regarding Budget.
[] e - ;pp £3I1'eFi£f
1-3 il!{ February 1947
0900 reference luncheon appointment.
0915 Dr. Robertson reference Dr. Burchard. To contact him and advise Col. Wright.
09.30
0940
1000
1045
11.30
ll45
12)30
1230
1445
1450
1525
reference transfer of n,rsonnel of foreign intelli- ~g=e=n~c~e~gr==o=up~. Requested_ _to call SeeWar•s office (Col. Waters, Aide) concerning date of transfer.
Dr. Robertson reported that Dr. Burchard had talked with Dr. Compton, MIT, and was unable to secure release. Col. Wright will discuss with Director who may desire to talk with Drl Bush.
Projects Review Committee.(FBIB, Reseda, Cal.)
Mr. Eddy, State Dept, concerning space for CIG.
F=~~~~~~eference Gen. Sibert's request for Ft. Hunt location. c____ ___ ____,~urveyed facilities, etc.
Julia Bridgeman, correspondent, discussed necessi~ for more rigid legislative security measures, etc.
Col. Clarke, G-2 - refArAnCA nna n£ GIG publications. with Col. Ga11owq an~ J
'---------___J
Discussed
r.,mch - Armv~Navy Club - General Vandenberg, Col. Galloway, J(honoring General wright.)
~=======;----' !reference his conversation with Col. waters,SECWar office,
c____,.on...--u----an........,s .... l~er,_-Jof foreign intelligence group. Calle~ I and adviwed reason for delay.
!reference a report made to him concerning inter- '----c--Vi,.-e-w-,-WiCTCC'th.,.----,r__jeturning MA. Col. Wright to follow ORE for plan of
interrogation. Reference security clearance for certain individuals in FBIB with foreign born relatives. Liaison with AEC had been established for security name checkf, etc.
Col. Shannon reference CJ- possible assistant to Col. Shannon -­ grade CAF -l4. Reference establishing job grades for those currently held b,y militar,y and naval personnel. Reference letter to General Vandenberg from Brantz Mayor concerning applicant.
14 February 1947
0900 Capt. Knowles, Presentation Div. ORE, reference briefing General Hodge and Gen9ral Macon. Col. Wright suggested a memo be prepared for Director's signature to War Department suggesting that these Generals visit CIG upon their return.
0910 Dr. Carroll Wilson, Gen. Mgr. AEC, reference transfer of foreign intelligence group; stated the survey would be completed b,y end of next week at which time they would make their recommendation to SecWar concerning this group.
0915 I !concerning certain of their foreign personnel. AdVised hllD of conversation with Dr. Wilson.·
1020 OSW, concerning transfer of foreign intelligence
1030
1035
1040
1055
1100
1200
1230
1415
1430
1445
group.
I /reference status of and Col. Haabrouck. (War X 78'777) '----------"
Called Col. Hasbrouck reference transfer of foreign intelligence group to GIG.
jwill go ahead and issue transfer order covering ~p~e-rs~o~n~n~e~l-,~t~h~eir working equipment and files--although physical
transfer will not be made immediate~.
and Lt. Adams (USCIB) reference availability of '-s=WN=c=c..------pa_p_e_r_Js to USCIB.
Mr. Earman reference discussion and recommendations made at NIA meeting.
Lunch - Army /Navy Club - Col. Galloway.
Dr. Robertson reported that he had talked with Dr. Bush, who in turn is going to tr.y to obtain Dr. Burchard's services. Decision will be rel~ed next week.
Mr. Klee, State Dept., reference CIG space requirements in NWD. I ~ill contact him for further discussion.
Capt. Frankel reference suggestion that observer attend CFM. To arrange meeting with Mr. Eddy, State, to discuss situation.
Mr. Carey, reference opportunity for cover for observer to CFM. Reference FBIB reports available to press prior UP, AP, etc •
/
1500 Mr. Tom Braden, correspondent, reference material for article.
1545 /further discussion of action being taken by War Dept on transfer of foreign intelligence group to GIG. Reference reassignment of certain general officers.
1555 Mr. Pforzheimer reference report from Justice Department on proposed security legislation. Col. Wright told him of discussion with Mr. Lovett and Mr. Dulles on proposed legislation and their comments and suggestions.
1615 Col. Shannon reference! ~ applicant. Question of grade. To advise him there is nothing available. Reference Agreement signed by Director and Dr. Bush re cooperation between JRDB-CIG on scientific intelligence.
1620 Mr. Doherty, FBI.
D J£P:1'!QPJE-
17 FebruarY 1947
0900 Col. Edwards and Mr. Earman reference issuance of future NIA papers and directives and CIG directives. Will discuss further with Mr. Edgar.
0915
0930
0940
0945
1015
1230
1.3.35
1.355
14.30
1510
1525
1530
1600
1615
With General Vandenberg.
Col. Carroll, War .3542, for Gen. Eisenhower, reference mine detonator.
With General Vandenberg.
Lunch, Arrlr:f/Navy Club.
Col. Perry reference pe~sonnel for Project 00-4. (CIG Unit, Hoover Library).
General Sibert and Mr. Carey reference preparation of Marshall reoort: oro,sional clearance for certain personnel ;L__ ____ __j
reference OCD chart and functions; collection ~r""e"'que......-.s_.t..,s";'r'"'e""s'"Ul"t..-----..-oi' Navy investigation of CIG;
Mr. Ray Smith reference return of OHly file (President's Advisory Committee on Universal Training).
Mr. Earman reference issuance of NIA directive 9 as a result of NIA meeting; views expressed by Mr. Edgar and Col. Briggs.
Mr. Jim Youngerman - congratulations.
Capt. Davis, ONI, re CIG 15; also status of NIA 6.
Col. Galloway reference provisional clearance for applicant.
-e
L_ ________ ~freference status of transfer; call referred to
Mr. Earman reference Director's desire not to p~blish NIA directive covering authorities given at NIA meeting.
L_ ________ ~ reference security cases.
Major Edmondson, G-2, reference Lovett Reports to be made available to Gen. Vandenberg.
}reference SecWar signature on tr~nsfer order ~c=ov~e~r~1n~g~ro~r~e~~gn intelligence group.
Mr. Earman reference NIA Minutes.
General Sibert, '-;.-------;-c:;-;--,~----;------------__jreference Fort Hunt location - facilities, etc.
General Vandenberg reference status of application fromj I Mr. Carey will inform Director. L__ _ _j
c____,R;:;;-ef:r:'e'"r--e"'n"'c,._Je Flight Lieut. z. M. Grozek, RAF.
Col. Galloway
Lunc.h, Army/Navy Club - Col. Galloway.
Stuart Hatch, Secy to Senator Hatch, New Mexico, reference Major E. C. Haggard, out-patient at Walter Reid. Matt. Connelly had
· suggested calling Col. Wright. Appointment arranged for 2:.30 19 Feb.
Miss Waueh. Secy to General Paul reference status of applications £rom/ /Col. Shannon checked status and Col. Wright advised Miss Waugh that applications were being processed. (neither applicant desired a W.D.C. post.)
ORE Meeting
Col. Galloway
reference ORE publication. /
19 February 1947
0900 and Mr. Edgar reference CIG 18; General Chamberlin's proposed memo on subject.
0930 General Vandenberg reference I !(inquiry from Gen. Davis, UNRRA). Checked application file and called lleEl. Davis, suggestingj !call. Appointment arranged for 3 P.M. today.
1000 6aptain Frankel reference someone just returning from China, with "something" for NIA; referred to Mr. Earman. (Later developed it was applicant for job.)
1030
1100
1215
1230
1400
1415
1445
1500
1510
I !reference draft of letter for Admiral Leahy's reply to applicant: I I
Col. Clarke, G-2, reference·eable.
Col. Galloway reference fitness report.
Lunch, Army/Navy Club - Col. Galloway.
Col. Galloway, Gen. Vandenberg, Major White - reference European trip.
Employee Welfare Fund meeting.
applicant - referred b,y Gen. Davis, UNRRA. Former professorship at Harvard; possibly for ORE-Latin Amer. Section.
Col. Gallowq and Mr. Richard Helm concerning Sec.War request -l:.ha t CIG assume responsibility for overseas microfilm project. DECISION: CIG will assume, at specified amount; written agreement vdll be for­ warded 2/20.
1515 I !reference request for his assignment as AMA, Rio. Disapproved.
1530 Col. Grunert and Col. Ford, Command and Staff College, reference questionnaire for use at school; background information on CIG; interdepartmental coordination; FBIB, etc.
Col. Wright advised Miss Scott, Mr. Schoeneman's office, White House, that applicant! !had been informed by letter of 10 Feb. that there was no vacancy for one of his qualifications at· this time, but his name would be kept in active file, etc.
20 February 1947
0910 With General Vandenberg.
0945 I !reference em~loyment of certain ·individual {Col. Shannon interest}
1200
1230
1500
1545
Lunch - Army/Navy Club - General Vandenberg, Col. Galloway, Mr. Allan Dawson.
I lreference dismissing offices at 3:45 with exception of skeleton force.
1--------· ~eferenc~ !applicant - to have L___ ____ _j[Check medical record at Walter Reid Hospital ••
• _.:rgp 8EOJC!!
reference blanket transfer of military personnel '------c~.-----------! of foreign intelligence group; reference action taken on transfer of civilian employees, same group.
General Lewis for Gen. Vandenberg
Col. McDonnel, VA, personal
reference General Sibert's request for Dun & Bradstreet L___~ __ __J
service; submit as regular project for review. ·
Conference - Mr. Edgar reference War Department directives to the field covering NIA 7.
L__ ____ __jl reference space.
Lunch, Army/Navy Club - General Vandenberg, Col. GalloWay".
I !reference authorization to dismiss offices at 4:30, w~th except~on of skeleton force.
Col. Shannon
To Dispensary
1630 With General Vandenberg
• -----
'
General Vandenberg concerning Drew Pearson broadcast 23 Feb. Called Col. Galloway to learn if he or anyone on his staff had heard broadcast.
General Sibert, Col. White, Mr. Huston, Mr. Pforzheimer reference monitoring of broadcasts~
reference draft of memo re space requirements for ~C~I~G,.E'x~e~cu=t~i~ve offices in N.W.D.
L__~---~reference Russian intelligence. Reference Project 002, Reseda, Cal. location.
General Vandenberg checking on reply to message td Col. Galloway ad~sed a follow-up had been forward~e~a~.--~
Mr. Harper, Chief Clerk of House Armed Services Committee, Cap. x 1394, reference status of application - Sara Evelyn Reese.
Con Galloway.
Capt. Olsen reference reading panel.
reference Project 004. L_ ____ _j
Mr. Doherty, FBI
~ _____ reference funds for Capt. Frankel for trip to CFM, Moscow. Reference hiring o~L-------~' security check.
General Sibert and Mr. Weaver.
hannon reference librarian.
•
0945 Project Review Committee - considered 2 ne~ projects.
1030 Dr. Fisher, Stanford U, reference conference with }Ar. Edgar and Capt. Franlcel. Suggested 10 A.M. Wednesday.
1040 Conference - Col. Gallow~, L___ ____ ____J
1100 Capt. Knowles, Presentation Div, ORE, reference briefing ·Ambassador Wiley at 1500 Wednesday and Ambassador Steinhardt, at 1500 on Thursday; official rece:P:bton of the Ambassadors­ Gen. Wright to discuss with Capt. Knowles.
D
1120 Col. Edwards reference publication of paper on CIG polic,y concerning release to press of articles written b,y employees, etc.
1145
1200
1215
1230
1400
1430
1525
1615
1630
1645
1650
1655
Col. Galloway, I ~--------'
Vandenberg, Col. Galloway,
ORE meeting.
reference vehicles for field use. ~----_J
Major White reference Mr. Jim. Underwood and the Larson file.
'-------~-~~eference a list of key non-Communist personnel, organizers, in Latin:,.American area.
I
With General Vandenberg.
Dr. H. H. Fisher, Stanford University, Mr. Edgar, Capt. Frankel reference the CIG Research Unit, Stanford.
With General Vandenberg
Lunch, Ar~Navy Club - General Vandenberg, Cols. Galloway
I - Major Zoller, ID, WD, x 72640, reference 2/24 memo to Sec War subj: Safeguarding information and communications which refer to CIG activities; wanted clarification on c oints before publishing their directive, Checked with (office of origin) and advised Maj. Zoller that
I Fommunications P&A, would ca11!o-..---.t-o----.-d-.-i-sc_us_s_m_e_m_o_. ----'
reference foreign intelligence group personnel; '-to.-----p-u-.-b...-1-.-is"h--..:Personnel Order to cover and assign to ORE.
land Maj. White reference assignment. ~======~ L---------~
L__ ____ _jl reference personnel for London office, car, etc.
Col. Galloway reference Moss, former UNRRA, China--possible assignment in CIG.
'---~~~-~~and Col, Galloway reference procurement of new vehicles.
ORE briefing of Ambassador Wiley - official reception.
Mr. Doherty, FBI, reference unofficial check o~ ~ (possibly for Securit¥ Division .assignment.) .___ ______ ___,
•
•
0900
0930
0945
1000
1030
1130
1145
1200
1230
1400
1430
1500
1530
1600
1615
1630
General Sibert reference request for leave Friday afternoon, 2/28.
reference his discussion with ~~~~----~~~~~~~~~ Major Horan, War Dept. library.
Wanted to consider further the status of personnel assigned to Research project. (Will be at NY address)
Mr. Edgar reference Gen. Chamberlin's obiection to paper written as result of conference 2/25 betwee~ J
Edgar and Gen. Wright.
General Sibert, reference possible locations far FBIB radio receiving station; to resubmit letter covering the Fort Hunt location.
Col. Edwards reference assignment of Col. Sterling, AAF.
Mr. Bforzheimer reference proposed legislation "National Security Act of 1947" as submitted b,y the President. (See p. 12 for CIA)
Col. Galloway,, Ire£. Maj. White assignment.
Lunch, ~/Navy Club, General Vandenberg, Cola. Galloway, L_l ___ _j
Mr. Clark Beach, Associated Press, reference complaint of FBI South America agents on destruction of files, etc.
Captain McCollumb reference security clearance for personnel to be assigned to GIG Research 'Unit, Stanford.
!reference suggested ~i~n=c~liili==~,--~--,1 '-------------------------~
'------------'
lreference personnel case; I Ito check medical ~r~ec~o~r~a~s~a=t~Bethesda on subject. · ·
Col. Shannon and! !reference foreign intelligence group; establish branch in ORE for group; write charter; establish T/0; arrange liaison be~ween group,and ORE and group and OCD.
Col. Shannon reference head for Security Branch.
28 February 1947
0845 Col. Dickins, War 5509, reference availability of Gen. Hodge for briefing. Advised Capt. Knowles to contact War 6071 for arrangements to pick up Gen. Hodge, etc. - ; 1530 'I'uesday March 4.
1000 Conference reference Foreign Intelligence group assigned to ORE; their charter, liaison, etc.
1100 Mr •. Carey reference letter signed by Director to Associated Press.
1120 Brig. Gen. Gaffrey, Lt. and Mr. Tidwell, ORE, reference situation in South and Latin America.
1200 Mr. Lewis Dayton, Management Planning, State Dept., reference letter over signature of John C. Shaffer, with rep~ envelope to Mr. Edward Dougherty, for "editorial·work". ~-. J I q l
1210 Col. Shannon reference above complaint; to arrange conference for ~500 today.
1215 Col. Gallow~ reference discussion with Brig. Gen. Gaffrey.
1220 Dr. Robertson reference head for Scientific Branch.
1230 Lunch, Arrrry/Navy Club - General Vandenberg, Cols.;;:-l&alloway, '-1 __ ____J
1345 Mr. Maury reference British document (A-5).
'-------~-
suggested forward information to !CAPS for study.
1430 Lt. Col. Black, JRDB, reference request for information on Russian budget-- referred call to Capt. Olsen, OCD ••
1500 Conference - Cols. Shannon, Mr. Weaver, Mr. Carey, etc., reference complaint by Mr. Lewis Dayton, STATE.
1530 With General Vandenberg.
possible applicant to head Security Branch. ~. .
28 february 1947 - 2
reference War Department outgoing cable to '---t-.--o_ar_r_a_n_g_e~with G-2 to furnish information copies to CihG~r-ath~e-r--
than Gen. Groves on such matters.
Mr. Buford, State - to offer congratulations on behalf of Mr. Eddy and himself.
·.~ •• ;::1 .. ·-~
0900 I lreferenoe assignment of Col. Edwards; reassignment of'-! _____ _j!etc.; reference future assignment of Major White.
0930 Col. Shannon reference! ~applicant for OSO; letter from Mr. Eddy, STATE, concerning app icant. Later discussed case with Col. Gallloway.
0940 General Sibert reference request for leave about 17 March.
0945 General Stearley - personal.
0950 I reference'=------::--------' "----=m"""'e,--,n'""t~ar=r=an~g-cce~a~I~·oc=!r 10 A.M. Tuesday.
applicant. Appoint-
1015 General Sibert reference facilities for passing reports to.SecState Marshall in Moscow.
1030 and Edwards reference transportation survey -- assignment of vehicles.
1145 General Sibert, Mr. Kirkpatrick, reference getting report to SecMarshall in Moscow; proposed trip to London for Kirkpatrick to assist Krve in screeninv material for report. To discuss further with_ I
1230 Lunch, Army/Navy Club -I I ~~~~~--~· ~--~r 1330 reference communication intelligence.
1400 Call from Dr. Fisher t•eference appointment for r'riday afternoon - set for 2:30 -- with group. Later advised Mr •. Edgar.
1445 General Sibert and I reference I I faclli ties for h:;:E! renort to Moscow for Sec. Marshall.
I reference cables for I Jgroup from London; w scuss With Col. Clarke; G-2, availabili y of MA reports.
1450 General Sibert reference list of names supposedly furnished b,y editor of Philadelphia Record. (.i: ~'(!,_)
1520 eference suggested agreement with AEC-- suspend until AEC hearings completed; reference charter for their group under consideration by Col. Shannon.
. . . :
·--~ , 3 March 1947 - 2
1540 Mr. Edgar reference information to be forwarded to Sao. Marshall in Moscow •
. e
4 March 1947
0900 Staff Conference.
0950 Capt. Knowles, Presentation Div. reference arrangements to pick up Gen. Hodge prior to meeting this afternoon.
0955 loRE fres., advised that Gen. Wright would attend presentation at 1530.
1000 applicant - economic analyst (referred by General Mcintyre.)
1020 Mr. Lewis Dayton, State x 3196, reference list of names supposedly furnished b,y Mr. Lister, Phila. Record, and which were circula:tizea.rb,y procurement letter from CB/00; expressed regret and thanks for calling to our attention.
1100 reference personnel cases; charges to be preferred
1115
through Civil Service (4 FBIB and 1 Personnel Section) Reference internal security on information--such as attendance at ORE presentations, which are primarily for ORE researchers and the Director. Reference availability of FA, 06941, for assignment to CIG.
I ~alled rei ~--suggested for ICAPS spot or ORE Far Eastern sectio«h-. --------"
1130 I ~eference Col. Mayer; Capt. Henry T. Jarrell, USN, report1ng about 25th to head Far Eastern desk in ORE. (date of rank 1 Jan 42).
1215 Lunch - Army/Navy Club - Cols. Galloway and[L___ __ _j
1345 General Chamberlin reference item 6 in Daily Summary 3 March. Called! !ORE, to furnish cable on which item based.
1400 Congressman Stockman, Cap. x 537, Appropriations Committee - personal. (Call before lOAM or between land 2).
1530 General Hodge presentation.
1545 Col. Mayer -- appointment arranged for 1030 Wednesday.
'/
-
5 March 1947
0900 !reference applicant: I I going to assessment, 56 years old; possible Security Branch head; suspend pending report from Mr. Doherty, FBI.
0930 1and W~. Pforzheimer reference congressional request lor persona history statements of certain individuals. Reference action to be taken in several civil service personnel cases.
0945 With General. Vandenberg.
1030 Col. Wm. Mayer, applicant; possible spots in ICAPS oreORE Far Eastern Section. Tined over t9 Mr. Edgar for further interview; will also talk with 1
L..._._ ____ __J
Col. Shannon reference requirements for economic analysts.
I } reference message to be prepared tq Ito r~port on s1tuation re FBI liaison in London.
Col. Galloway. .
applicant.
******************* General Wright:
When Mr. Doherty was in this after~oon, I inquired if he had a report for~ou on your recent request (I was referring to I ' and he said he had nothing in writing, but d~ want to talk with you about subject, in case you were interested in hiring subject.
Chris
0845
0850
0900
llOO
1530
Col. Galloway called.
\ I Personnel Procurement, called reference Capt. ClaibOrne, formerly with 7th Fleet. Will call Gen. Wright at a later date on subject. Background info: Capt. Claiborne was desired b,y 00 and OSO; subject had applied for retirement.
[ \advised thatl lmd been ordered here for inte~ew by General wright. Subject now on leave in Chicago, Feb. 17 to 19 March. May be reached in care of Mrs. Ann Jackovec, 2637 South SBringfield. Chic,go 23, Ill. General Wright may desire to write I · _to o~tline reaSOljl for ghnvA nrdAfSo
'--------~
Capt. Pierce called to pay his respects; will be en route to China tomorrow.
CAPTAIN EDWARD SUMNER PEARCE
~~()~ I
'
7 March 1947
1515 - applicant - form9rly with FBIS when under FCC -- t.o subni t PHS and Form 57.
1530 With General Vandenberg and General Chamberlin.
1600 Mr. Doherty, FBI - report on! I Also asked to check on .I _____ _____JI< suggested by L__ ____ _j
for security spot.} -
1615 reference War Department request for authority for transfer of Document Center and FBIB to CIG; showed ~~em cop,y of President's letter of Jan 22, 46. r--------,
Also refelence report from War Department on[ land security file. ~-----~
L_ ___ __j
'
0930
0945
1030
1100
reference~ ~- Lkn __ e_w __ h~im~i~n~Moscow; "veLry ___ g_o_o~d"11 -.~A'p_p_o'i~n·t~m~e~nt~ar==r~an~ged for ll A.M.
a~~ Called Col. Galloway re message on fki dhWA/tnlliSCC.
Mr. Doherty, FBI, reference Prof. Needham, Cambridge u., head UNESCO, reported Communist.
1130 General Sibert reference provisional clearance of Povalski.
1145
1215
1350
1415
1430
1500
1545
16o0
1630
General Vandenberg checking on Mr. George Mischanowsky, Executive Secretary, CIO. General Wright checked with Miss
Cate of Gen. Chamberlin's office to determine if there had been recent contact.
Lunch. r/Navy Club -General Vandenberg, Cola. Galloway, I .
Col. Galloway reference discussion with To look over record. L-----------------~
!reference Summary item 7, 3/10; later advised L.i~rif~o~r~m-aTt'i~on had been confirmed.
Col.·Galloway reference! ~Col. Galloway advised SO would like to have Mr. Morgan if ava bl.e on full time basis. General Vandenberg had suggested possible part time use in 00.
Mr. Doherty, FBI reference Afr· George Mishanowsky, Exec Secy CIO. (Asked to check whereabouts of subj.)
Col. Mayer reference appointment to see Gen. Wright, 11 March.
General Brereton called concerning a formerly with OSS; reported ex,ert : :ar :..,., :t. :s;ciallv .Java Mal1Y1 etc. Called Col. Galloway,_ !for information concerning suo<ec~ero • Galloway submitted ora:l report and information relayed to Gen. Brereton, (Civilian, about 46; Marine World War I; married Britisher but made anti­ British statements; considered unreliable; British reported subject to have been in institution; ~born "Alex Smolensky"; •JOSS in '42, pictorial projects--minor job.)
'-.-.----------,;----c;;--:- reference appointment on ll March on subject of =v!: t:"~:~n receipt of cables in SIUP BR£f
e
11 March 194.7
0900 Staff Conference
0930 !reference General Vandenberg's request to de~erm1ne time element between arrival of cables in State, War and Navy Departments and when they reac~ our ORE shop.
1015 reference discontinuance of weekly Personnel Orders.
1025 I I I I
1040 I !applicant, industrial analyst. General VYrl.gn~ ~o review file.
1100 Mr. Doherty reference Mr. Mischanowsk:y-New York.
1115 to contact Central Officers Assignment Group, WD, reference detail of Col. Mayer to CIG.
1130 Cola. Edwards and! ~eference handling of congressiona+ mail. Routine mail, those letters not signed by member of Congress, to be handled as ·routine. Those letters signed by Congressman and/or Senators and if reply favorable,·to be signed b,y Director or Deputy Director.
1145
1215
1430
1530
1600
1615
1620
1630
Jlllllletters of rejection, or containing unfavorable comment, to be signed by Exec. Director.
Cola. Galloway andLI ----~feference cable from Scott.
Lunch. fmy/Navy Club - General Vandenberg, Cola. Galloway and I -
ORE Meeting with Director.
Further interview
IL ----------~~eference unfavorable report on Col. Mayer.
General Sibert reference applicant; possible use in FBIB; formerly employed by FBIS when under FCC.
requested to explore possibilities of 1st floor '------~~-,!
space, North Interior Bldg. Had reported earlier that space had been offered on 7th floor, same bldg. To arrange inspection of space for Gen. Wright on Wednesday.
\reference enrearance of State on "hill"; suggested he talk With '--1 ______ _J
j
11 March 1947 - 2
----- ____ .. -- ..
1100
1115
1125
L_ ______________ ~
not be openedb,y Central Records. Advise~L------------~
1200 Mr. Pforzheimer reference merger legislation.
1210 Capt. McCollum reference Yugoslav writer Rydutska (?) who had talked with Mr. Maury. Arrangements being made for further interview.
1215
1220
1230
1350
1400
11.10
14.30
1445
1500
L__ _______ _ reference officer ceiling.
Llmoh, Army/Navy Club - General Vandenberg, Cols. Galloway I I ~---~~-reference space in North Interior Building; check to determine what other space available; arrange inspection.
reference proposed meeting with Gen. Vandenberg of r Schoenfeld to Rumania and further discussion with others. Appointment set for 10 A.M. Friday,
subject confirmation.
~-------------· Ire assignment in CIG. Col. Shannon, ~---------r~~~_Edgar reference spot in !CAPS for subject. L__ ____ _jl to issue orders for assignment.
~ol. Shannon reference filling cf "top" jobs, particularly in ORE, or raising to highest possible grade of certain ke,y positions; Gen. Wright requested matter Qe held pend~g enabling legislation.
L__ ____ ~lreference special intelligence.
,·
..
1530
16oO
1615
Mr. Echols, Special Funds, reference Authority to Administer Oath of Office ~o~ ~~ employees paid from special funds.
reference Employees Welfare Fund. General Wright '--------;-;;----; gave authorization to release program to GSI·Council.
•
0900
0915
1000
llOO
1215
1230
1400
1410
1.420
Mr. Doyle, Personnel Dmv., reportgd thatl is being considered for position in ORE. a~s~o=e=pu=t=;y_____,C""h-rie::;;-;l..--·,------' Northern Branch, P-7; have asked applicant for interim report inasmuch as PHS dated Nov 46.
I !reference call from Col. Bob Norris. Adjutant General's OITice, requesting release ofj jfor other assignment.
Project Review Committee meeting -- Project 00-5 (Per Diem and Travel expenses for certain prospective employees.)
Mr. Edgar reference I IL---------------------~ Request b,y General Sibert for new statement of activities of the Documents Branch to permit them to start screening for intelligence purposes foreign current documents; backlog of captured documents disappearing and needs additional material to keep present staff busy. Reference the one contact man in NY office may be used to bui~d up contacts but in each specific case, must get approval from FBI. ICAPS will make no further constructive criticism re Daily Summary.
Cols. Galloway and Ll ___ _j
Lunch. tmy/Navy Club - General Vandenberg, Cols. Galloway and
~---.-----------'
could be retained by CIG as long as he was useful, on liaison basis.
Col. Clarke concerning Mr. !Qman B. Kirkpe.ttick; to discuss subject next time Gen. Wright sees him.
•
'
14 March 1947
0900 I !reference moving his office to another location. Reference handling of certain implementing letters addressed to AEC, the Secretaries of State, War and Navy.
0930 I lreferencel ~pplicant; opportunity to get into Regular J.r:my.'--------~
0945 I !reference inspection of North Interior Bldg. Also reference move of Operations to 2210 E.
:efe,noe space chart of North Interior Bldg. ~ __ reference draft of letter to General Bissell
~c-=o=n=c=ern=1.-:n=-=g=-. C personnel.
1215 Lunch, Arw /Navy Club ... Cols. Gallo\Vay and'-~---~ 1450 Col. Clarke, G-2, reference recipients of certain publication.
1600 Dr. Robertson - reported he would be here Thursday and Rriday, March 20 and 21.
1630 Mr. Doherty, FBI referenceLI __ ___J~pplicant.
,• 3
"7
e ,.
reference Air Forces officer attending '-w=ar--::;C'"""o-::-1"""1-e-ge__, - scheduled for assignment t'-o-=cr=G=-.------"
~~~~~~~eference inadvisability of writing personal letter to MA, London advising of change of personnel under his control. General Wright believes information will sift down to working level.
Col. Mayor referencj his desire to accept a foreign service assignment. Called _ Ito determine that request far subject's assignment had not been forwarded. Col. Mayor recommended Lt. Col. R. W. Weaver, G-2, for assignment to GIG.
reference request by L___~~~.,---=-=-=---==.=..:; ~~~~~~- for liaison purposes; advised
had been cleared. Gen. Wright L.r::c:e-:cq=u-:ce-=-s:Le::-:r~ L.......,...,_,-T"':i<"m ....... ,... and be cleared. . '---::--;;,.---,----.J::o advise Gen. Wright when telegram concerning
cldaring of Gomdr. Scott has been sent. {Sent Friday 14 Mar, 4 PMt Also reference conversations with Cols. Clarke and Solomon concerning status with CIG •
·~.Carey, 00, reference FBIB Cairo location.
Conference, I on personne±r,p~r~o~on~~e~m~~-.------~
Mr. Lightsey, and others
!reference applican~ Called General c__,.-Lo-:-v-:ce::-:Jt""t=-,-..vA...-J 2452, concerning he'=r_w_o....,r""kc:--wi-cr:J:tc..-:h--:-:r-:ca..,d...-i...Jo and public relations, also employee relations.
I reference! I Regular Army, Inf., rormer ch1e1 of military mission in Par•:~--recommended Oy MIS; good language background. I does not recommend assignment of subject. General Wright a vised that Personnel Div be informed"we have no vacancy" for subject. Also reference security case-1 ~employed in Warehouse. General Wright suggested frequent and irregular checks be made to determine if any discrepancy exists.
Col. Edwards to take steps to cancel Staff Conference· for Tuesday, 16 Marr-cc=h="'-----....,
· Also to advise! !that neither General Vandenberg nor General Wright will be able to attend the ORE meeting scheduled for Tuesday afternoon and that if desires to cancel that meeting, he mq do so.
I
1220 Col. Galloway reference inquiry made by! ~ applicant, to ~--;;--;;;;-"concerning any interest in his case. General Wright advised Col. Galloway of comment of Mr. Doherty on subject.
1230 Lunch, Army-Navy Club, Cols. Galloway andiL__ __ _j
1430 Captain Olsen reference question of liquidation of JIC. Suggested Dr. Robertson be considered as head of Scientific Branch, ORE--said he believed Dr. Ro_bertson would accept.
1500 Col. Edwards reference ORE production program; advised that Gen. Wright had prepared an interim program and he could inform Mr. Edgar to that effect.
1530 Col. H~ M. Jones, War Adj. Gen., recommended! former Lt. Col, Reserve Transportation Corp~L,~iri~a~crt~r·v~e~;---~ now working with Labor Dr:::::nt (~bor x 627; res. OX. 0984) General Wright will call_______ JFriday Mar 21 if he will be able to see him at th •
reference appointment for Tuesday, Mar 18, in NY.
palled for appointment with Gen. Vandenberg. L--,Ar_r_a_n_g_e __ d----..-f o-r----.M"ar.,..,----.2"'6.,...........1"0c=-': 3·0 AM •
3/18/47
..
checking on assignment fori LA~d~vi~s-e~d-t~h-a---,Jt discussions between Gen. Wr~i.--cg--.-h--.-t-,----.-.Mr~. "Ed...--g-,-ar~-an--.d,--J Col. Shannon indicated it to be somewhere in !CAPS.
Mr. Moran, ORE, reference I ~ recently returned from England. He desires to see General Wright following the ORE briefing tomorrow morning, 20 Mar.
Admiral Inglis re Hillenkoeter.
Col. Edwards for signature on ORE paper for President.
Col. Carter Clarke, G-2, re message for General Vandenberg. General Wright will go there to read it, 20 March.
Col. Galloway to chjck on Carl9s Moore. • Also re contact for Jarriving tonight. {y, ~t-.NG ')
!reference handling of certain information; to L__,d_r_a~f~t_m_em~o-._j
D 20 March 1947
0900 Col. Edwards reference discussion with Captain Olsen concerning passes. Later Captain Olsen outlined needs of designated OCD personnel for ready access to certain areas. Further considera­ tion will be given to problem.
0930 Mr. Carey reference opening of Washington Inter-Agency Office -­ location 221m E St. Action to be withheld until General Wright has an opportunity to discuss with Director.
'---------'
1330 To War Department - Col. Clarke's office.
1430 Mr. Van S1Yck reference item 5, Summary; change "will" to "would".
1500 Mr. Doherty
1530 Col. Galloway reference pass requirements of OCD to certain areas in Q Bldg.
1600 Mi. Collins reference special intelligence fo ~----=-=c:c--,--~ and to AEC. To arr::e for a meeting with Mr. Huddleston legal staff), I ____ land General Wright. Col. Shannon attend cause he has been working with 'on the agreement between AEC/CIG. '------------.J
. . . . . . ~. . . .. ~-~ t\' .. :. ! .. · .. -~ ...
21 March 1947
0900 !reference space plans for North Interior Bldg. Reference payment of 25% differential for overseas personne~. Reference suggested! I To obtain physicians statement that health will not permit ••• this for record purposes.
0930 Checked on application from '-----------~
1000 I !reference passes for Q area. To check onl Kformerly OSS).
1100
Reference Special Ops. Schedule of Expenses -- to discuss further with Col. Galloway. Returned Debardeleben letter.
1230 Lunch.
1400 To War Department to see Col. Clarke.
1500 Major White reported that Jim Underwood claimed John Gordon had · been approached reference sale of information on Bahia, Brazil.
1600 Col. Shannon reference functional statement of Nuclear Energy Group; also reference agreement between AEC and GIG.
1630 I !reference confer~nce with B~eau of Budget; first six sections of proposed legislation ••• 11 too many definitions."
L..----..-..----...------...---------..------...---J applicant 1 had letter of reference from Und~SecWar Royall; appointment arranged for Monday 2:30 PM.
I
0845 Mr. Pforzheimer reference suggested changes in draft legislation.
0855 Col. Shannon reference draft agreement between AEC and CIG; draft paper covering establishment and functions of Nuclear Energy Group.
0930 Col. Galloway reference L-------------~
1000 - applicant -- desirous of London post.
1030 Senator Hill of Alabama called ·reference I I applicant. Called Mr. Carey reference this telephone coversation.
1100 ~eference list of ORE personnel having access to Diplomatic Summary.
1115 !applicant - industrial analyst; question of L_g=r=a~d~e~.---.-{RE.,....,-.~'7~5~0""'0c-, -..,x=-'3528) • - ·
1130 reference space and floor plans.
1200 Col. Galloway an~L __________ __j
1230 Lunch - Army/Navy Club. Col. Galloway, L__ __________ ____J
1400 General