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A/B, 4, 3/15

12 Narch 1952

SUBJECTtArtichoke Project

i. In view of our recent conversation regarding my participation in the Artichoko" Program, I have reviewed the project carefully. It is apparent to me at this time that the program, which could enhance capabilitios, has progressed at a very slow rate. Sone aspects or the progran have become stagnant, and still others hare not boen axploited at all.

2.Accordingly, if I an to assume tho responsibility for interests in the progran, as well as tho. general coordination of the Artichoke"Frogra for CLA vhen , OSI, assuncs his nouly anticipated assignnent, I feel that a major allotment of my time (possibly as much as 90%) should be expendod, at least for the neat soveral months, in promoting, stimulating and forcing the "artichoke Frograa into a productive state or to a logical conclusion.

3.Although tho above pportionncnt of y time will nean that I vill have to set arido many duties that I havo assuaod inI will contimue to offer such tochnical sorrice to the group as the occasion may domand.

,MEORANDUH