1\) Ed Pauley's report on Korea
2\) His talks with Stalin that we had to furnish oil for Far Eastern operations. Leads to construction of Soviet plans for oil in Persian Gulf.
Pres Truman - Sept 1st response on NSC 68-
1\) All arrangements must remain secret.
2\) Supplies are now free to go with payment including remainder of $125 million - grant aid OK
3\) Survey team may go from MacArthur
Folly to send material for the Chinese Command
It must be put in the hands of units which are in the right place and have proper command.
Arrangements should be made to have Adm. ---- \(?\) command when attack occurs.
Same arrangements for control over Ec. & political situation
This can be done through Rankin \(Command gen. in Hong Kong\) Mayer - ECA head of mission Erskine Milby should not go Political repercussions on the other nations