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The CHAIRMAN expressed the opinion that he could see no reason why 

Anderson couldn't be frankly and candidly interrogated and volunteered 

to do the job himself. 

MR. PACKARD commented to the effect that if' Anderson has malicious 

intent no a.mount of interrogating will elicit the information desired. 

He offered the opinion that the success of any interview would depend 

upon its being handled so as to encourage Anderson's cooperation. 

LT. COLONEL LONG agreed to explore the feasibility of Army interviewing Anderson without revealing any more than necessary to elicit 

the desired response. 

The CHAIRMAN expressed the opinion that such action would not be 

necessary. 

MR. PACKARD suggested that if interviewed Anderson not be treated 

as though he had done wrong but rather as a responsible individual. 

He added that is is not necessary for Anderson to return to Yugoslavia 

to reveal information. 

It was agreed that the Arnry would explore the feasibility of 

interviewing Anderson along the lines suggested by the Chairman and 

Mt-. Packard. Subsequent to the meeting the Army Member informed the 

Chairman that the Army could do the job. All members were informed and 

submitted questions to be included by the Chairman in his briefing of 

the Army interviewers before they conduct the interview. • 

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Subject: 

Item A (Not on Agenda) for the Thirteenth Meetj?'lg of 

USCIBEC, held on 26 March 1954. 

The Anderson Case. 

THE CHAIRMAN said that he understood the FBI has interesting 

information to report on subject case. 

MR. KEAY reported that Anderson's mother had been interviewed on a 

pretext by the FBI and it had thus been learned that Anderson was due 

home .on 25 or 26 March. Meanwhile it had been further learned that 

Anderson did in fact arrive home in Minneapolis as expected. 

interview Anderson to find out what happened to him, if .._____,,...,....,,...---:-':"":""' anything, while in Yugoslavia. 

I !Anderson. might attach.too 

much JJD.portance to such an ihter'View and pernaps envisage himself as a 

distinguished world traveler. 

THE CHAIRMAN expressed his opinion that it would be highly desirable to find out to what extent, if any, Anderson was molested by the 

police, if he were kicked out of Yugoslavia, what happened that might 

have brought on the message directing that he be placed under surveillance, etc. 

CAPTAIN AGNEW suggested that as an ex-Army i'ile the Army should 

interview him. 

THE CHAIRMAN asked if the FBI would undertake the job • 

MR. KEAY said he thought FBI might accept the ta~k but that it 

would be simpler and more logical for the Anny to do it since they discharged the man and warned him not to go to Yugoslavia. 

There was some discussion as to the method of interview if it were 

agreed to be done. 

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THE CHAIRMAN expressed the opinion that h~ could see no reason why 

Anderson couldn't be frankly and candidly interrogated and volunteered 

to do the job himself. 

MR. PACKARD commented to the effect that if Anderson has malicious 

intent no amount of interrogating will elicit the information desired. 

He offered the opinion that the success of any interview would depend 

upon Anderson being honest about the situation. 

LT. COLONEL LONG agreed to explore the feasibility of Army interviewing Anderson without revealing BilY more than necessary to elicit 

the desired response. 

THE CHAIRMAN expressed the opinion that such action would not be 

necessary • 

~R. PACKARD suggested that if interviewed Anderson not be treated 

as though he had done wrong but rather as a responsible individual. 

He added that it is not necessary for Anderson to return to Yugoslavia 

to reveal information. 

It was agreed that the Army would explore the feasibility of 

interviewing Anderson along the lines suggested by the Chairman and 

Mr. Packard. Subsequent to the meeting the Army Member informed the 

Chairman that the Army could do the job. All members were informed and 

submitted. questions to be included by the Chairman in his briefing of 

the Army interviewers before they conduct the interview • 

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