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44. (Continued) McCone told General Eisenhower there were some defendabla ‘evidences of shipments of twin-engined light jet bombers. Eisenhower responded the situation must be watched very carefully. Positive action might be indicated and then he said there had been two instances where action was warranted but had not been taken. Eisenhower did not elaborate; however, I know from previous discussions he feels that when Castro embraced Communism publicly and announced publicly his allegiance to Moscow, we had then a reason to act militarily and if we had chosen to so act, such action would have been defendable. On Thuradsy morning McCone reported by telephone to Mr. Kennedy, reviewing the Eisenhower discussion and stating that be, McCona, was concerned over Donovan's safety in view of the rash of publicity, most particularly the Herald Tribune article, and that he had instructed that contact be made with Donovan and that if things were not proceeding satisfactorily and a conclusion to the negotiations along the lines agreed in sight, then Donevan should coms out. The Attorney General stated that he had no concern over Donovan's personal safety, that "they will not do anything to him'’. MeCone stated he was not so aure and that he therefore concluded to bring Donovan out unless things were going well. | | | t | ] { | | With reference to the political implications, McCone recalled that he had told the President and the AG that he would take all, or his full share of responsibility, that he wished the AG to bear this | in mind as the position taken in this respect by Mr. McCone in the | i | first conversation after his return from Europe still stood. AG expressed appreciation for this statement. John A. McCone Director JAM:zat ° Bette fle Re ed Reverse Blank