Sunday April 1, 1945
After mess at St. Augustin, saw Bennett Archambault. Discussed with him Sam Goudsmit’s request for counter-intelligence personnel and agreed that I would work through him in supplying men for this sort of activity. He described the organization of CIOS, of which ALSOS forms a special part, and indicated his belief that this work need not be conducted as a sort of Arkansas land rush.1 Talked with John Chase regarding termination procedures. Charlie West reported that 42nd Bomb Wing has now had over 30 operational Shoran missions, that 16 planes are equipped, and that 55 per cent of their bombs are landing within a 400 ft. radius circle, with results regarded as 5 to 10 per cent better than their Norden bombing in Italy.2 Later walked to Notre Dame, where we listened to part of the Easter service, and then continued along the Seine.
The war news continues to be favorable. The British are now 90 miles east of the Rhine. The 7th Army has effected a Rhine crossing on a 10-mile front and has taken Heidelberg without a struggle. General Eisenhower has issued instructions to the German troops, giving them procedures for surrender.
