United States views.
 
5.  It is mutually recognized that in certain areas, where a PWB organization does not exist, the
OWI and OSS representative will be called upon to carry out missions which either are clearly in
the province of the other, or which represent borderline cases.  In such situations, it will be the
intention of each organization to see that such projects are cleared between their respective
representatives in the field or in Washington, whichever is appropriate.
 
6.   The type of coordintation, outlined in paragraph four and five, will be carried out by PWB in
those areas in which such organization exists.
 
7.   Direct liaison between corresponding sections (e.g. Far East Section, OSS-MO and Far East
Section, OWI) is encouraged, with the understanding that individuals having conversations shall
be repsonsible for advising their respective liaison officers, (namely Lt. Colonel C.A.H. Thomson
of OWI and Lt. Colonel Kenneth D. Mann of OSS on any matters affecting policy or important
projects.
 
8.  Facilities in combat areas such as radio stations and printing plants, operated by either
organization, will be made available to the other whenever practible, and details for such
collaboration will be worked out in the field.  All important matters of this sort will naturally be
cleared with the Washington headquarters of the two organizations.
 
          Colonel Mann and Mr. Barrett have worked over the above draft, and I understand
it meets with their approval.  I hope you will let me know your reactions as soon as convenient.
 
          In the meantime, let me say that we are very pleased with the cooperation now
existing between your MO Branch and our Overseas Branch.
 
 
                                   Cordially,
               
                                   /s/ ELMER DAVIS
                                      Director