Memorandum from Secretary of State Dean Acheson to President Harry S. Truman with Attachment

Filed MAY 5 1952 y E 17416 aut 20-W April 17, 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT Subject: Appointment of a Technical # Cooperation Administrator. The position of Technical Cooperation Adminis- trator has been vacant since the death of Dr. Henry G. Bennett December 22, 1951. xwe To fill this position, I recommend for your approval the appointment of Stanley Andrews, of Arkansas, who is widely known as an agricultural authority and editor. Mr. Andrews is thoroughly familiar with the Point IV Program, having served X192A as an adviser to the late Dr. Bennett and, since January of this year, as Special Consultant to the Secretary of State to assist in the development and execution of the Point IV program of technical cooperation in underdeveloped areas. Additional information as to Mr. Andrews' qualifications is contained in the attached biographical sketch. This appointment would be made in accordance HARRF TRUST with the provisions of Section 413(a) of Title IV of Public Law 535, 81st Congress, and with compen- is / sation at the rate of $15,000 per annum. GOVERNMENT There is attached for your signature and trans- mission to the Senate, if you approve, the nomination of Mr. Andrews as Technical Cooperation Administrator. DEAN ACHESON Enclosures: X 20 1. Biographical sketch. 2. Nomination. approved HARRY S. TRUMAN APR 21 1952 Orig reld to state 4/85/52 Noted BY