USIA files, lot 56 D 581, “Notes on McCarthy Hearings”
The Administrator of the International Information Administration (Johnson) to the Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Governmental Operations of the United States Senate (McCarthy)
Dear Joe: Thank you for your letter of June 30.
I am delighted at the opportunity to appear before your Subcommittee1 and bring you up to date on all developments since full responsibility for writing a new book directive was given me on June 26.
I suggest that my appearance be scheduled for Wednesday or Thursday, July 8 or 9, the time and place to be fixed by you. If you will be good enough to ask your secretary to telephone, I will see that it is placed on the calendar.
In order that your Subcommittee may be as fully informed as possible, I plan to bring with me Martin Merson and Richard Humphrey who are familiar with all phases of the book program.
With all good wishes.
Cordially yours,