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MEMORANDUM FOR: Assistant Director for Operations

SUBJECT: William P. Burke; Memorandum of Performance

William P. Burke, Chief of the New Orleans Field Office, continues to manage his office in a thoroughly competent and efficient manner. Mr. Burke is a conservative who sometimes finds it difficult without most careful and protracted consideration of all factors involved to adjust to changes in methods and objectives particularly those peculiar to clandestine support. While his conservatism adds to his meticulous legislative approach might be something less than desirable in certain areas, it is a definite asset in New Orleans. When called upon in emergency he willingly and efficiently devotes his entire time and energy to the solution of the problem regardless of personal inconvenience. Mr. Burke represents the Agency well in his area and readily maintains respect in the community.

[Signature]
E. M. ASHCRAFT
Chief, Contact Division

REVIEWING OFFICIAL:
[Signature]
George G. Carey
Assistant Director for Operations

3 JUL 1951

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