.. USGIB: 1.3.5/62 

lS May 1954 

MEMORANDUM FOR THE MEMBERS OF USCIB: EO 3.3(h)(2) 

Subject: 

References: 

PL 86-36/50 USC 3605 

Anderson Case. 

(a) USGIB 1.3.5/46 dated 4 March 1954. 

(Extra Agenda Item, 12th USCIBEC Meetin.g.) 

(b) USCIB 13.5/53 dated 7 April 1954. 

1. It will be remembered that reference (a)\ 

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2! Durin.g the course of the deliberations which followed receipt 

of the above-mentioned in.telligence .Anderson returned to the U.S. In 

order to learn as much as possible about the implications of the message 

which had caused our interest it was agreed that Anderson should be 

interviewed along the lines set forth in reference (b) • 

.3. The enclosures report the results of the above-mentioned interview and indicate the circumstances under which it was conducted. In 

brief, the interview reveals nothing untoward and suggests that,the 

propaganda spread by Anderson was in the nature of an advocacy of the 

U.S. form of government as a cure for Yugoslavia's economic ills. This 

in itself would appear to be not too popular a move in such a country 

and one which might well provoke a desire to keep an eye on the advocate. 

4. It is recommended, therefore, that the Anderson case be considered satisfactorily explained. 

5. It is also felt that the members of the Boa~d will share the 

view of the Executive Secretary that the Board is grateful to the Army 

Member, the Chief of the Army Security Agency and Lt. Colonel Schwieker 

for the effective and discreet manner in which the interview with 

Anderson was handled. 

6. In the absence of objection to the above by 1 June 1954, 

approval will be assumed. · ··· 

Enclosures 

1. Report of interview. 

2. Cy of ltr to Mr. Anderson 

dtd 6 Apr 1954. 

3. Cy of Mr • .Anderson's ltr 

to ASA dtd 12 Apr 1954. 

USCIB: 1.3.5/62 

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REPORT OF INTERVIEW 

MR. CURTIS B. ANDERSON 

(formerly Sgt Anderson, RA 17 314 269} 

1. Reference USCIB 13.5/53, dated 7 April 1954. 

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2. Pursuant to directive from ACofS, G2, Department of the Army, 

Lt Colonel Paul B. Schwieker, ACofS, G2, ASA, travelled to St. P.aul, 

Minn., for the purpose of interviewing Mr. Curtis B. Anderson. This 

interview was conducted on 20 April 1954, with the full cooperation of 

ANDERSON. 

3. Prior to satisfying the requirements of reference USCIB document 

Mr. Anderson's military service, civilian and military education and duty 

assignments were discussed, as well as travels in connection with ordinary 

military leave, and his reasons for requesting discharge from the Army 

in Frankfurt, Germany. Leave records contained in 201-File of ANDERSON 

indicated he had taken four periods of ordinary leave of approximately 

ten days duration each. ANDERSON indicated during his interview that 

while in the Service he had travelled to Italy, England, France, Germany, 

Austria, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway and Sweden. ANDERSON was discharged in Frankfurt, Germany, on 31 January 1954, on the basis of his 

request, and with the stated purpose of traveling in Germany, Norway 

and Italy. When queried about his travels after discharge he readily 

volunteered the information of his going to Yugoslavia and Greece. 

4. Accordingly ANDERSON was queried as to where he had obtained 

his passport and visas, to which he replied that the passport was 

obtained in Frankfurt, and the visa to Yugoslavia was obtained in 

Munich. (The visa for Greece was obtained in Belgrade, Yugoslavia). 

5. His travels, including his return to the United States, after 

his discharge were accomplished on approximately $750.00 in Travelers 

Checks. 

6. ANDERSON 1 s itinerary while in Yugoslavia was as follows: 

Date Mode of Travel ~ To Remarks 

3 Feb 54 Train Munich Ljubljana Hotel Slon (2 nights) 

Train Ljubljana Zagreb Hotel Esplanade (2 nights) 

Train Zagreb Rijeka 

Boat Rijeka Split Hotel Belvue (2 nights) 

Bus Split Dubrovnik Hotel Imperial (2 nights) 

Boat Dubrovnik Hercegnovi NOTE 1. (1 night) 

Enclosure 1 with USCIB 13.5/62 dtd 18 May 1954. 

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Date Mode of Travel 

Train 

Train 

20 Feb Train 

Train 

1 Mar Train 

Train 

NOTE 1: 

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From To Remarks 

Hercegnovi Mo star Hotel Neretva. (1 n~ght) 

Mos tar Sarajevo Note 2. (2 nights) 

Sarajevo Belgrade Note ,3. (6 nights) 

Belgrade Smederovo 

(and retum) 

Note 4. 

Belgrade Skoplje 4 hr layover for train 

Skoplje Salonika 

(Greece) 

AliPERSON stayed at the Hotel Boka and reported to have engaged in a 

conversation with a Mato Danilovic, who was reported ta .. pe a minor government 

official: This man conducted ANDERSON on a tour of Hercegnovi for approximately l! hours, and during this tour expressed interest in where ANDERSON 

had learned the language. ANDERSON reportedly told him he was a former 

soldier and learned the language in an Army school. 

NOTE 2: 

ANDERSON met Franjo Blazivic, a student in the Industrial School in 

Zemon. This man assisted ANDERSON to obtain lodging while staying in 

Sarajevo. ANDERSON also met a Grebe Hasan (Moslem), a student working 

toward his Doctorate of Philosophy at the University of Sarajevo. These 

acquaintances were interested in the economic conditions within the United 

States. 'While in Sarajevo stayed one night at a local school "dispensary" 

and one night in the Hotel Evropa. 

NOTE 3: 

ANDERSON departed Sarajevo on 20 February 1954 for Belgrade, accompanied 

by Franjo Blazivic. While in Belgrade he stayed at the Hotel Balkan and met 

a considerable number of people in cafes and elsewhere, including one Dragoslav 

Vukovic, who was reported to be a member of a professional society of dancers 

called "Kolo", and who on approximately 26 February 1954 was responsible for 

ANDERSON's being introduced to a man (name unknown) who according to Dragoslav 

Vukovic was a Communist Party member. ANDERSON volunteered the fact that 

during this introduction a discussion of economic problems of the United 

States and Yugoslavia was engaged in. ANDERSON also indicated that since 

the man was represented to him as a "dyed-in-the-wool" Communist he at that 

time could see no wrong in discussing economic outlines with such an individual. Upon question as to what ANDERSON might have said to this man he 

indicated that during the course of the discussion he stated that he felt 

that a:ny economic ills Yugoslavia had, could be corrected more rapidly under 

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a form of government similar to that of the United States. ANDERSON stated 

that he saw this man one other time while in Belgrade, and this time only 

casually. ANDERSON indicated that two other incidents had occurred in Belgrade 

which may be of interest. The first occurred while he was seeking to have his 

passport visaed for Greece. He inadvertently entered the grounds of a public 

building which he later learned to be the residence of Marshal Tito. At that 

time he was asked for his pass, and when he indicated that he had none he was 

informed that he could not enter. The second incident occurred when he 

indicated to Dragoslav Vukovic his interest in obtaining information as to 

the most representative music of the Yugoslav people, this man accompanied 

ANDERSON to Radio Station Belgrade where information as to these records 

were provided by personnel at the station. ANDERSON stated during the 

interview he was not afforded an opportunity to see the layout of the station 

or any of its equipment while there. 

NOTE 4: 

While in Belgrade ANDERSON reported that he travelled to Smederovo 

for the purpose of visiting an old Turkish fort. During this trip he was 

unaccompanied. 

7. Upon completion of report of itinerary, and a commentary by ANDERSON, 

questions contained in enclosure to reference USCIB paper were asked. 

Question 1. 11What was the nature and extent of the cautioning you were given 

against traveling in Yugoslavia. 11 (Para 3, Encl to USCIB 13.5/53) 

Answer. "While I was in the Army I was fully aware of the travel 

restrictions to certain foreign countries. I was not 

informed at the time of my discharge of a continuation 

of these limitations." 

Note: ANDERSON 1 s request for discharge overseas indicated that 

his discharge was for the purpose of traveling to 

Germany, Norway and Italy only. 

Question 2. 11Did you do anything else in Yugoslavia other than which you 

have already told me about? 11 (Para 4) 

Answer~... 11No. 11 

Question 3. ''Were the Yugoslav people friendly or suspicious? 11 (Para 4a). 

Answer. 

Question 4. 

Answer. 

trFriendly and not noticeably suspicious." 

''Did the Yugoslav people evince any interest in your previous 

activities while in the Army?" (Para 4b) 

11No. Their only interest was about the language training, 

customs in the United States and history." 

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Question 5. 

Answer. 

Question 6. 

Answer. 

Question 7. 

Answer. 

Question 8. 

Answer. 

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11Did the Yugoslavs give any indication of knowing that you 

had 'special knowledge?'" (Para 4c) 

11No. 11 

''Were you while in Yugoslavia questioned by the police?" 

(Para 4d) 

"No, except as indicated when I was stopped from entering 

the grounds of Marshal Tito's residence." (See NOTE 3) 

''Were you questioned by anyone else?" (Para 4e) 

''No, only as indicated in my conversation. 11 (See NOTES 

1, 2 and 3) 

11Do you believe that you were kept under surveillance, and if 

so what made you think so?" (Para 4f) 

11The whole country is under surveillance. 11 

Note: ANDERSON pointed out that any visitor to Yugoslavia 

is observed. He attributes this statement to the 

£act that appearance or visitors is different from 

local people. 

Question 9. 1'Why did you leave Yugoslavia?" (Para 4g) 

Answer. 11I had completed my visit and was desirous of going on home. 11 

Question 10. "Do you know anything else other than what you have 

previously stated to me which you think might be of interest 

to assessing the reaction of the Yugoslavs to your presence 

and your activities in their country?" (Para 4h) 

Answer. ''No. n 

8. As a matter or information, the interview proper was conducted on 

a cordial basis and lasted for approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. 

2 Incls . 1. Cy 1 tr fm Hq, ASA 

to ANDERSON, 6 Apr 54 

2. Qy" fm ANDERSON to 

Hq, ASA, 12 Apr 54 

(Signed) 

PAUL B. SCHWIEKER 

Lt Colonel, GS 

Acors, G2 

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.. • REF ID:A5946Be 

Mr. Curtis B. Anderson 

188 Mounds Boulevard 

St. Paul, Minnesota 

Dear Mr. Anderson: 

6 April 1954 

It has been the policy of this headquarters to interview 

certain former Army Security Agency personnel upon their return 

from overseas, for the purpose of obtaining individual viewpoints concerning their service with the Agency. 

Since you were stationed in the Frankfurt area, and were 

discharged overseas, this headquarters is desirous of obtaining 

your views and comments. 

A staff visit to Army installations in the Chicago area, 

and to subordinate installations of Fifth Army, is scheduled 

during the period 16-27 April, and it is contemplated that 

Lt Colonel B. Schwieker will be in St. Paul and Minneapolis 

area on or about 19-20 April. 

It is requested that the inclosed self-addressed franked 

envelope be used for reply, indicating the date whi·ch will be 

most convenient or convenient alternate dates for you, and the 

telephone number on which you may be reached in St. Paul or the 

surrounding area. 

Trusting you will assist us in this 1natter. 

1 Incl 

a/s 

A TRUE COPY: 

(Signed) 

J.AViES P ELLIS, 1st Lt, GS 

Acting Chf, Sec Section 

Sincerely yours, 

REED A. BOOTH 

Lt Col, AGC 

ASST ADJ GEN 

Enclosure 2 with USCIB 13.5/62 dtd 18 ~.ay 1954. 
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Chief 

Arnw Security Agency 

The Pentagon 

Washington 25, D.C. 

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April 12, 19 54 

Attention: Lt. Col. Reed A. Booth, Asst. Adj. Gen. 

Dear Sir: 

In regard to your letter of 6 April, I would be glad to be of 

assistance in this matter. 

I am again a student at the University of Minnesota and consequently 

I am at school all day on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, however, Tuesday 

and Thursday ~fternoons are free. Tuesday afternoon 20 April would be 

most convenient. Thursday aftemoon 22 April would be next, however, any 

moming is possible without affecting my work. 

I can be reached at St. Paul telephone number, VAnburan 2156, Monday 

Wednesday, and Friday evenings and on Tuesday and Thursday aftemoons and 

evenings. 

CA:PA 

A TRUE COPY: 

(Signed) JAMES P ELLIS 

1st Lt, GS 

Acting Chf, S~p Section 

Sincerely yours, 

/s/ Curtis B. Anderson 

/t/ Curtis B. Anderson 

Enclosure 3 with USCIB 13.5/62 dtd 18 May 1954.