UNCLASSH icy TOR SECRET 13. Even with the fullest cooperation, it may not be possible tq incorporate our suggestions into the "Decisions -- USA" program until early 1959. In that event, I recommend that we try to achieve an experimental be in 1958 by asking the American Assembly to prepare materials and condpet such discussions as will contribute to the success of the ultimate progr 14, If this approach is followed, the question of "specific conteént and proposed limits" does not arise. The materials for discussion will n@écessar- ily be drawn from available unclassified sources, and the Government will not be responsible for the development of such materials. It is worth nofing, however, that the Foreign Policy Association enjoys an excellent repufation for factual, impartial treatment of discussion materials. Summary of Recommendations 15. It is recommended that: a. Efforts be made to stimulate group discussions of the topics decn @. The Foreign Policy Association and the American Assembly,|as appropriate, be encouraged to take the lead in the matter; and ote d. The cognizant agencies of the Federal Government natotoh in making unclassified information available in a form designed to fa¢ilitate group discussion. er ae ee eee aesne eer b. The gradual, developmental approach in organization of dipcussion groups be favored over the dramatic, nationwide approach; -7- a veh BASE pe . DP Tree Lee . oe * * tt . . TOP SHCRE 4 ‘ ” PR! " ” , ‘ . . ety wt > Femme ae * comer woe Ae enema ty em tailed in paragraph 7 and related matters under private auspices;