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_ nal Memo to Mr. Ladd which we are utilizing the services of this organization, has been under close observation and at the present time it is felt that we should cut our payments to them by fifty per cent (50%). The approximate totals of payments set forth below indicate what is, heing paid monthly in each of these coun- Vise, SO tries for salaries and expenses: {f) K i \ In view of the fact that the Bureau's SIS program is being brought to a close, it is felt that we should definitely not encourage the Basques to bring any more employees into Argentina, I believe we should inform them that our entire program is being curtailed because of peace- time conditions and requirements, and that we are unable to estimate at this time how long we will need their services, Since we are still receiv- ing information of value from the Sasque Organization in Argentina, it would appear advisable to reduce the monthly payments to them to $1,000.00 at the present time, with the thought in mind that this might further be reduced inv rn the near future. I think that the Basque Organization will agree to this Colombia Mexico Chile Cuba £ 00. 750. 00, 506 SES S888 RECOMMENDATION s ; As for the other countries listed above, I believe we should ; [Immediately advise the Basque headquarters tm jNew York City of the necessity \ lof reducing our payments by fifty per cent. A