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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 missiotas 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 pr. ojects are cleared between their
respective representatives in the field or in Washington, whichever is appropriate.
 
             6. The type of coordination, outlined in paragraph four and five, will be carried out by
PWB in those area in which such organization exists.
 
            7. Direct liaison between corresponding sections (e.g. Far East Section, 0SS - M0 and Far
East Section, OWI) is encouraged, with the understanding that individuals having conversations
shall be responsible 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 practicable, - - 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 M0 ranch and our Overseas Branch.
 
                              Cordially,
 
                              /s/ ELMER DAVIS
                              Director