“… ecurity Officer to DCI dated: 12 January, and attachments. 1. As the result of an extensive consideration of the problem created by the NCFE offer of employment to Leland Stowe, and in light of the adverse information concerning Mr. Stowe’s past connections and affiliations wit …”
“… fee basis, and paid according to the amount of work and material which he contributes. d. Thus he will not become an official of RFE or NCFE, and will not be in such a position as to enable anyone to maintain that he guides the policy of or con- trola the flow of information to …”
“… ry SECURITY INFORMATION 2.0811 11; July 1952 MEMORANDUM OR: DEIVIY DIRECTOR OF CESTRAL InLIGEECE SUBJECT: Transmittal, of Papers on NCFE Views on Yugoslavia 1. Here are NOFE s views on Yugoslavia which you asked for. 2. I am worried about item d) in particular. The other …”
“… hether Crusade for Freedom Campaign Beginning 15 November may use a Dropping of Leaflets Therms in its Propaganda. 1. Admiral Miller of NCFE has appointed a new head for Crusado for Freedom, Mr. Richard Walsh, formerly of the State Department. Mr. Walsh has submitted a new plan …”
“… TS SUBJECT: Evaluation of New Type of Air Leaflet REFERENCE: (a) Memorandum for RDD/TS3 Bubj: Request for Appraisal of Weios proposal to NCFE of new type of air leaflet dti 21 June 1952 (b) Telephone discussion between C/IOD/ORC and AC/RDD/OTS on 3 July 1952 1. Subject propos …”
“… ited States. He left for Paris 12 Decombor 1953• 2. Ac a result of his own decision, Gafencu was in- formed it would not be possible for NCFE to continue support of him so long as he stayed in Europe, as it is now a firm NCFE policy not to give stipends to anyone overseas. Pay …”
“… Europe. Ho is leaving for Paris this Saturday. 2. An a result of his own decision, Gafencu was informed that it would not be possible for NCFE to continue support of him 80 long as he stayed in Europe, as it la tos a fir ECFE policy not to give stipends to anyone overseas. Paymen …”
“… e Gafencu. REFERENCE: Paris 0615 (IN 37959) dated 28 November 1953 1. The reference telegram from Paris contains a recommendation that NCFE do what it can to prevail upon Gafencu to come back to the United States and crigage himself in certain activities which may be of some u …”
“… on a scale sufficiently lavish to suggest that he is being provided with substantial funds -- well above the allowance granted to him by NCFE. 3. Mr. Hughes,as well as the Paris Station, fully appreciates that NCF2 is not in a position to force the return of Gafencu to the Uni …”
“… 'SECRET Security Ialorinaten - 26- all that it con to get him out of Paris and he recommends that a strong invitation be extended by NCFE to Gafencu to return to the United States, and that this invitation be coupled wi th a statement to the effect that in view of budgetary …”
“… h a jood responsible board of directors and officials. He said that he had enlisted Bob Land’s support and Bob had suggested to him that NCFE give the Institute a grant. Barrett said the Institute needs 25,000 to keen it going while it finds suitable leadership. I said that I wo …”
“… ware of the EP; position that the refugees should resolve their own differences before presenting a solution for the consideration of the NCFE. Mr. Durkee also informed the Rumanian Branch on 13 November that he had discussed this matter with Mr. Whitney Thepardson who concurred …”
“… the settlement formula to Rica Georgescu for mediation with Visolanu and Crotsianu, and to Larry Delleufvillo for the information of the NCFE. Rica, in ny opinion unwisely, took the position that the formula was not negotiable. 2. Directed the League to transmit the formula to …”
“… thirty orlesta located in the above areas. 6. Kirk is now in the United States and intends to return early in November. lie is visiting NCFE in New York next week, die former chief, Archbishop M Eara is now Nuncio for Ireland with headquarters in Dublin. 7. Statements made by …”
“14-00000 15 October 1953 TSH Max FOR: INSPECTOR GENERAL SUBJECT: Salary Information on NCFE People 1. Subsequent to Mr. Durkee’s memorandum to you of 1 September 1953, which we discussed this morning, I learned that Hr. Dullas …”
“… ly, he did not fit into their research pattern, but they think he is an extremely capable man. 2. Unless the Director wishes to instruct NCFE to hire Dr. Kase, I suggest Mrs. Dulles send the attached reply. - ;BeO/AS W ORADEN THOMAS W. BRADEN Chief International Organizatio …”
“… in this country informed. It is indicated in the newssheet that the statements reprinted therein do not reflect the views or opinions of NCFE, feigned THOMAS W. BRADEN THOMAS W. BRADEN Chief International Organizational Division Attachment CIO:TWB/eh Orig - Addressee (Mr. …”
“… oslo- vakie, Poland, and Hungary), directed at the three Baltic countries, would be plainly dvantageous to the United States in terms of NCFE’s objectives. There are even stronger argu- ments for starting such broadcasts at once than there were for starting them two years rgo. H …”
“… eperdson Phone Call to You of Yesterday, 15 September, Concerning Forced Labor 1. The central facts in this business are as follows: a. NCFE had a letter sent to the President of the United States 7signed by various individual exiles expressing their gratification to the United …”
“14-00000 SECRET -2- i 1 SECURITY INFORMATION of the letter by NCFE will be undertaken on the guidance of the United States mission of the United Nations. In the meantime, NCFE will continue to work with t …”
“… 2017 L^Sa 4 -392 - fill 22 July 1953 DM6 MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, International Organizations I had a talk with Spencer Phenix about NCFE matters and the following points were discussed. (1) A Strategy Board to guide RFE. Spencer feels the need for some higher level politi …”
“… CIA at the Pentagon, as well ns of his need as a meri- torloue exile. We have recently been ndvised by Mios Stern of your office that the NCFE wishes to discontinue this payment since Subject does not participate directly in the NCFHo activities. We have been further advised that …”
“… ately sug ost it and see that it ia followed up with any support necessary in this country through already existing organisations such as NCFE or the Crusade for Freedom if this is necessary, These should play a minor role. CI 0:TWB/eh Orig - Addresser . e-OMET THOMAS W. BRADEN …”
“… NCE AGENCY OFFICIAL ROUTING SLIP TO NITIALA DATE I DD/P .X 3 4 S FROM INITIAL DATE % CIO TWB 4 June 3 a APPROVAL file NCFE INFORMATION • SIGNATURE ACTION DIRECT REPLY • RETURN COMMENT PREPARATION OF REPLY • DISPATCH CONCURRENCE RECOMMENDATION ri Fux REMARKS: …”
“OGC/WLP:Jps Mr. Kirkedtsick auve the DC.1,oncinal 60 who adad it I. VD Im hline and 0 T/ 12 2 2 10 a Copy fr NCFE- EROR - 11”
“… staff would be extremoly confusing, whether it were held here or in New York. Not all the members of the PI.O have detailed knowledge of NCFE operations and most of the members of the Executive Committee do not have such knowledge. I see a meeting such as Arthur Page suggests go …”
“… Y INFORMATION 42858 -""p-mleu Riegtary 4 23 June 1953 MEMORANDUM FOR: DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE . SUBJECT: Your Meeting with NCFE with afternoon. According to my. informanta (I have not talked to Arthur Page), the Executive Committee of HICFE made two decisions at i …”
“… tely came to see PeCASTER. During their conversation. Epatein referred to a 150-page uncompli- montery report he had compiled on EFE. 3. NCFE”
“14-00000 6 April 1953 MEMORANDUM FOR: DEPUTY DIRECTOR (PLANS) SUBJECT: Agency Channel to NCFE 1. Now that Larry deseofville io working for NCFE, I know that there will be a strong tendency on the part of all of, ua to deal with N …”
“… round. At the conclusion of his visit, Mr. Hoimlich stated that whereas he was not primarily or particularly interested or concerned with NCFE/RFE activities and oporations (presumably meaning that he was more concerned with the State Department information project - - and presum …”
“… x et al on Thursday, 2:30 PM, 4 June 1953 1. At a PRC action on Friday, 29 May, as an interim Action pending a full review in August of NCFE’G total program and budget the Division recommended:. a. NOFE be given three months operating expenses- 33,945,104 - the current rate of …”
“… for the FEUE, but directed NCF E to transfer funds from other accounts including that of the Crusade for Freedom to the FEUE, authorising NCFE to incur expenditures for three months at the current rate. 3. The intent of this Division in ito recommendations to the PRC was to pro …”
“… hat CIA will conduct through the 10 Division: a. A thorough and detailed review of all current activities and new activities proposed by NCFE;. b. A financial review in the sense that all financial infor- nation necessary to support the NCFR ogram and budget is made available. …”
“14-00000 7 sound. NCFE officials should be present at the budget review to answer such questions. This is their responsibility. If we are dissatisfied with the …”
“… ds authorized are not aduquate; b. The directive to use Cnisada funds for operational expenses runs counter to established procedures and NCFE’s commitments to the public in the use of such funds; C. The failure to approve RE capital items now means a delay into next year of the …”
“14-00000 2159 Security trlo: iation *EB 6. 1953 MEMORANDUM FOR: DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE SUBJECT: NCFE Support of the New Loader REFERENCE 1 Your Memorandum of 12 January 1953 (ER #3-6149), same subject. .1. On 30. January, Saul Lovitas a …”
“… educational - a dignified presentation to the American public of events behind the Iron Curtain and a request for the public’s support of NCFE/RFE efforts to give aid and hope to the satellite peoples.. 0. We request that before further funds are authorized, a memorandum of unde …”
“… xpenditures 623,631,00 Capital n 6,000,00 Total FEUE 63^,631.00 !■ GRAND TOTAL $16,916,570.00 Reserve for Contingency (to be held by NCFE) 100,000,00 To be held by sponsor 1,783,430.00 TOTAL BUDGET $18,500,000.00 Security information 1! Il”
“… Meeting of Poles to be held here In February - REFERENCE » Memorandum on same subject from CIO to 10/Branch I, dated 23 January 1953 1. NCFE has confirmed that a meeting of ambassadors and diplomats of the Polish Government in. Exile le to be held here in the middle of February. …”
“14-00000 (0 SEGNET /•-If NORMATION 15 January 1953 .MEMORANDUM FOR: INSPECTOR GENERAL SUBJECT: Briefing Papers on NCFE and CFA 1. Before I send this memorandum to Messrs. Brophy, Ford et al., I want you to have a look at it for reasons we discussed on th …”
“1 4-00000 SECRET Security Lyformation NCFE has, from small beginnings, for purposes only generally defined grown into a large institution orpanized as followst NOFE is a non-profi …”
“… ll be charged with the reorganization of the “anubian area. 2. Other Studies of a miscellaneous nature useful to the other divisions of NCFE and to students of Central Europe.”
“… e ,mfbHg>sen area received annually by the Library of Congress. T e com piled information is used in the following ways: -- a) Within NCFE - Daily digest of all Iron Curtain information. These are prepared for the use of RFE’s New York language desk; b) Weekly trend meetings …”
“… of ite Fastorn European person el and the nature of ite broadcasts. TR’a problems are the subject of earcful study at the present time by NCFE, and othors., Siuhet”
“… rong signal into Damania, Bulgaria and Albania. - (2) Crusade for Freedon. The Crusade for Froedri, the fund raising cover mechanish Of NCFE and CPA, is pretty much out of hand. It ia operated as n separate corporation and the responsible officials 01 ,except Addral filler, hav …”
“… ET -reformation' 13 January 1953 MEMORANDUM FOR: DEPUTY CHIEF, POLITICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL STAFF SUBJECT« Request by the Directors of NCFE for a statement from the responsible officer in CIA that NCFE has no respon sibility of any kind for the initiation of, nor for the pay …”
“14-00000 SCO T SH-MATY IFT OF FACTS x: RADIO Radio Free Europe (RE) una : Lablished asa of NCFE when the Jattor wins inceroreted on 1.s 12 15p6v been on: the sir since mid-Jaly C I00. 0.51- C. of 1930, brendensts were totaling 7 hour …”
“… on will not constitute approval of the building of a Turkish station or of operations from Turkey. By PRC decision at the last hearing on NCFE's budget these questions in Thomas Binder Turkey must be brought back here for approval if the attitude of the Turks is favorable. TH …”
“… d consultants list? / I Jeon. any believe you understand the situation, which is that it may be a good thing to try a direct behalf of NCFE. M. SECRET CONFIDENTIAL RESTRICTED UNCLASSIFIED FOR NO. 30.4 SEP 1947”
“… ddressee (thru ADPC & DD/P) 1 cc - CIC 2 9c - RI 3 Attachments 1- NIP recommendation on Crusade. 2- Ltr from Barnes Mfg. Company. 3- NCFE memo on NI 9. RET”