“… Horvat dated 5 barch 1952) was forwarded to us by Mr. John Leich, assistant to r. Dolbeare, Director of the National Councils Division of NCFE. NBV”
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“… Horvat dated 5 barch 1952) was forwarded to us by Mr. John Leich, assistant to r. Dolbeare, Director of the National Councils Division of NCFE. NBV”
“… e such action frog tinge to time 031 be nooesoary to courier such activities when they ccour. However, X recognise that it not enough for NCFE to take unilateral action, he must be assisted you and these of your associates who understand who the real enerty is, and are willing t …”
“•5- Agnin X would like to know Mist ia going through F. Nogy’s mind. NCFE, azs interican organisation, hired FT. “esseurly to tc to responsible heed of its Hungarian Desk in rmtich. a P. Lessewfry tres very car …”
“… anian, Bulgarian, and Rumanian emigrations have been aware of a lack of adequate coordination between our own activities and those of the NCFE staff, In conjunction with those I’I Division officers responsible for handling our relations with that organisation, we have attempted t …”
“… t, and, correspondingly, • it must be admitted that we have ourselves pushed ahead with courses of action without adequately briefing the NCFE, The most extreme case in point known to us concerns the Rumanian emigration, where we and NCFE are now pursuing conflicting policies. Th …”
“… rd this arrangement, it is recommended that an experienced, knowledgeable, high-level CIA officer responsible to ADIC be stationed in the NCFE organisation to work directly with Admiral Miller. For cover purposes he would carry the- title of Deputy to the President, but there sho …”
“… us officers in the line divisions concerned and also with individuals who have been in close touch with the National Councils Division of NCFE. As a result, I feel that what is submitted in the attached study reflects not only my own views, but also those of the responsible area …”
“… e. They were not to be considered as governments in exile nor as ends in then- selves. National Committees and Panels," as supported by NCFE, were to fulfill a two-fold function: as 1) overt instruments, they were to a) serve as a symbol of unity both in this country and abroad …”
“… tional councils has been CIA’s failure to provide continuing policy guidance to, and appropriate control over, the Executive Committee of NCFE in New York. This failure has in large part resulted from the lack of a clearly defined mechanism within CIA through which to perform the …”
“… a broad background in Balkan politics. This is not procently the case. 3) A feeling among enigros that the promises and threats made by NCFE are meaningless and that money will be forthcoming under almost any conditions. IV Focsible Courses of Action Confronted with the situat …”
“… and serve as a functional link providing the necessary 1 ' liaison between the CIA line divisions and the National Councils Division of NCFE. The office of "Emigre Affairs" : should likewise be kept regularly informed of all trans . actions undertaken”
“between the line divisions and NCFE. SECRET -LUALI”
“… a j CIA-State Coordinating Com ittce, (see chart attached) for the purpose of formulating policy on emigre matters. C. Relationship with NCFE The office for "Emigre Affairs" should maintain close supervision and control over the FCFE office in New York and in Paris. This can be …”
“… should be the formulation and coordination of policy on national council and other emigre affairs and the transmittance of such policy to NCFE. 1. Liaison and coordination with other CIA Offices. a. Transmission of material from ECFE offices to line divisions* b. Transmission of …”
“… -- - CIA-STATE CIO Coordlnating Committee 1 1 1 t Office for r - "Enigre Affairs" - - 1 < 1 1 WE-3 ER-2 SE 1 • - - - - - - NCFE Paris Mew York Office Office -I------ ---------- — Natl Horiz. etc. Councils Groups Control • e • - Coordination”
“)4-00000 For Prelim, text license negot. between NCFE and Bundespost subj. to Gor. polit. approval, seei Bonn to State 1688 of 25 Feb. ‘52, C VR-265, Confic Sec. Info., copy being retained by …”
“… is letter concerns the matter which I discussed with you briefly last week.: For some months past both the officers and directors of the NCFE have been concerned as to what protective steps could be taken in behalf of foreign nationals working for Radio Free Europe in Germany un …”
“Parrott said, "Couldn’ t thorn be an annual mooting simply so a front, so camouflage?" Jackson said that NCFE did get involved in European organisations, that they had clone affiliations with the European hovelent, with the Free Trade Union Committe …”
“14-00000 -9- remembered the effect on NCFT of attacks from certain Catholic circles. NCFE was at one tire in bad situation vis-a-vin hierarchy. Miss Augustine summed up Mr. Dennen’s view in his letter of December 28, 1951, as …”
“… ave E20TV propaganda impact than the booklet itself. Oricinally, Kise Augustine pointed out, the Slavik-Anjer Conference had approached NCFE with a proposal that NCYR arrange and finsnuo a Luncheon dinner to which various representatives influential Amwrican organize- tions, la …”
“… IS. Y. Durbour inquired es to tho prospects for ROTTOF an! whether it had b en ando clear 5, exile prove involved that the withholding of NCFE support ws predicated upon the lack any unified and broadly representative grouping”
“… the government was tackling this problem but needed substantial help from private agencies, and that if Ford would give a sizable sum to NCFE, which it in turn could fare out to IRC, it would help to get the ball rolling on a major psychological warfare problem. Braden stressed …”
“… or. "It was also agreed that this discussion of refugees and IRC could include the plan worked up Berle and Dolbeare to turn over to IRC NCFE "non-productive exiles at cost to NCFE of approximately $1,000 a heed.” Sincerely yours. John L. Danswood DCPY HOLsml SFCH Distributi …”
“… l. and we be faced with a Csschoslovak situation which there would Czechoslovak Council, the whole situation of the National Councils and NCFE might well need to reviewed. He pointed out that the NOT was based v. much on the National Council idea, and that it constituted to work …”
“… mbassy pointed out that Austria was an occupied country in which were stationed, among others, Soviet troops and expressed the hope that NCFE would refrain from taking any action which might put Austria in an embarrassing position. I am confident that we can count upon your coop …”
“… M USE ONLY € EDIfiON 4 3-67 a lt MT ‘E#9 S3A I ., . 60 P M 4 March 1952-June 1952 1 E .€ a c o s .* iYar , •L s% *V NCFE aw 0 % iltil I: • 1 m 0 K A- P.”
“… told me today that the Counselor of the Yugoslav Embassy had called upon him to complain about the presence of Yugoslav delegates at the NCFE Williamsburg Conference and the signing of the Williamsburg statement by Yugoslav delegates. 2. Mr. Barbour said that the Counselor prefa …”
“14-00000 ettege SECeRmly irer. 24 June 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, 10 Division SUBJECT: Current NCFE Discussions with Rumanian National Peasant Party Members REFERENCE: Memorandum to Chief, IO Division, Subject: SE Division Plan for Ruma …”
“14-00000 if' Offer. Sit fer.. 5. It is requested that NCFE be informed that the discussions were not carried out in accordance with the original plan nor M th the agreement between CIA and NCFE. I …”
“… ent. 2. De Neufville suggested that Sperling be sent back to Washington for a debriefing. For many reasons, including our relations with NCFE, we would prefer it to be done in the field. 3. I therefore suggest that de Neufville be allowed to do this for us and would appreciate y …”
“… 7a a SeCeRty @/E197"M —-- Oy :d X 21 June 1952 ARORANDIM FOR: DEPUTY DIRECTOR or cEIrnUL INTELLIGENCE “UBJECTs Proposed Statement on NCFE 1. Here is my proposal for the final draft of the NCFE emergency statement. It ia the result of changes ruggested in sty own cocond dra …”
“14-00000 W 7 10 June $ BILL: My opinion on this matter is the same as Campbell’s: that Pella has not. gotten a square deal from NCFE. Have talked to Mary Newsom (kax± acting chief of Rumanian desk, PC) on this and she 1) agrees that Pella should get renumeration for hi …”
“1 4-00000 1 ! f 1 Mont SECURITY INFORMATION 12 June 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR: DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE SUBJECTS NCFE-CFA 1. I am attaching two memoranda having to do with NCFE on which it is unnecessary for you to take action. They point never- theless …”
“tact that I could muster,■ I conveyed to Admiral Miller, the President of NCFE, my intention to employ the firm of Harold Oram or some other fund-raising agency or individual whom he might care to suggest as a consulta …”
“14-00000 SECRET Security Information MAY 28 1952 9 MEMORANDUM FOR: DEPUTY DIRECTOR (FLANS) SUBJECT: Request by NCFE for Gearing 1. Messrs. Miller and Braden met with me on 22 May for I discussion of the above subject. - 2. Taking into account the need …”
“14-00000 1 --- iNTUn’de. 21 May 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR: DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE • SUBJECT: Proposed Statement on NCFE I feel that Attachment A, the statement handed to us by Admiral Miller, is apologetic in tone and I have drafted Attach ment B which I …”
“… M FOR: Chief, International Organisations FROMs Deputy Director Central Intelligence Attached is the proposed statement to be issued by NCFE in the event that their cover is blown. I am not very happy with it and suggest that we try to improve it. At I have sent a copy to Fra …”
“… hich I was unable to attend because of absence from the city. 2. This attitude, as described to me, was that you knew very little about NCFE but that you had the general impression that it was rather loosely handled from an administrative and policy control standpoint. I do' no …”
“… to you 4 in the future. This briefing might well take the form of a prelim inary budget review and I suggest that the division heads of NCFE might be brought down to make progress reports to you in the briefing room. I am hopeful that after such a meeting you will feel not only …”
“… faction with these plans. Otherwise, I very much fear that the prevalent attitude within OPC which is one of general dissatisfaction with NCFE based largely on inadequate understanding of what the Committee is doing may prejudice the work that with your concurrence I brought Bill …”
“… n 3-770 : 19 May 1952 / MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR You will bo interested in the attached letter from Matthew Woll resigning from NCFE. We were forewarned of this some weeks ago by Jay and others. We will be in touch with NCFE with respect to the forts of their answer if …”
“… at some time cr other that einusbody will have to tell Campbell that while it is the State Department’s Job to make policy, the only way NCFE can possibly conform to Campbell's ideas is to appoint Campbell to deal with exiles and ask him whether he wants a Job. . 3. I have a fe …”
“… acquainted with the SCFE winds of freedom campaign, in which he had participated, but that he had not discussed his present proposal with NCFE. He said he had talked to many American business men, who were all enthusiastic and were prepared to donate the variety of products which …”
“14-00000 6 May 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR: INTERNATIONAL ORGANILATIC’S DIVISION ATTENTION: Mr. Thomas Braden SUBJECT: Liaison with NCFE 1. This memorandum will confirm the discussion between Mr. Thaman Braden, Chief, 10D, Kr, William Durkee, LCD and Hr. Prichett of SE/PC, …”
“… of a system of preparing detailed Memoranda of Conversation for lir. Braden’s office in every instance where there was contact between an NCFE desk officer and his SE/PC opposite number. 3. Should any assistance be required from SE/PC in establishing this relationship Xr. Prichet …”
“… would assist this division by requesting from the National Committee for a Free Europe an agreement terminating the contract between the NCFE and Mr. Henry F. Landowski, signed 1 October 1951. dr. Landowski’s employment with CIA Le being terminated and it is desired that for roe …”
“this termination agreement signed by the NCFE are returned to this office we will have Nr. Landowski sign and return a copy for the NCFE files. 4. It is our understanding that there …”
“14-00000 NCFE EXI’E PERSONNEL SELECTION m RELATION To (1) EXILE POLIT ICS, (2) RPL BROADCAST POLICY, AND (3) LXTRRiAL CAIT ICISM - I - INTRODUCTOR …”
“… rs, disturbed American special pleaders, and alarmed Coomunist Agents all scream, snipe and snivel — but RFL programs are doing the job. NCFE-RFE records of this stage can be supplied by Frederic R. Dolbeare, Vice-President, National Councils Division, and Robert E. Lang, Direct …”
“… hich made it impossible to enploy non-entities of no . political color or conviction. The best people to produce programs in harmony with NCFE-RFE purposes and policies necessarily were persons known in”