MORNING MEETING OF 27 JULY 1965

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R001500060248-4
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
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• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 26, 2003
• Sequence Number: 248
• Publication Date: July 27, 1965
• Content Type: MFR

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27 July 1965
MEMORANDUM FOR THZ RECORD
Morning Meeting of 27 July 1965
There was a Current Intelligence Briefing on the Spring High
operation involving the U. S. air attack on an NVN SAM site. The DCI
noted a need to have available a study on the mobility of the SA-2 system.
It was noted that DIA is preparing such a study and that it will be ready
this afternoon. LOCI and DDCI asked a number of questions relating to
the SAM system. (See Action Item No. 1 below.)
rriefeed on la collection program for
Referring to the Jordan Waters dispute,
publications by the Agency on this subject.
noted past
Sorel described the results of ORR and 081 debriefing of
Sorel tabled the June report on foreign flag shipping to NVN.
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can useful to the Agency. DCI advised Borel and Wheelon to follow up
they see fit.
Kent reported on current efforts to get Secretaries Rusk and
McNamara to define terms of reference for the next SNIV on Vietnam.
DDS reported on plans for investment of the CIA Retirement
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been our advisor.
deSilva noted that Ambassador Lodge will be here for lunch and
a briefing tomorrow. DCI noted that Clark Clifford will attend. DCI said
he would consider whether or not to advise Lodge of Clifford's attendance.
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In answer to DCI'e query, deSilva explained the current status
of ~ Space is available, deSilva is in process of getting Agency
officers assigned to the Staff, and expects this to be complete by the end
of the week.
Houston reported the appreciation of the House Space Committee
which was briefed yesterday by Carl Duckett of FMSAC.
DIMS&T provided background on an agreement he has reached
with covering Agency use of the for A nc
purposes. A detailed agreement has been signed by
and is here for DCI'. signature.
DI&fi noted rumors of a major Soviet: space effort in the near
future. FTD believes this will be a manned lunar event. CIA disagrees.
DST reported on his conversations with Harold Brown on
23 July which were described as helpful in establishing technical liaison
between the Agency and DOD. DOD believes we should proceed with
the
with the
and an appropriate letter to BOB to this
been prepared for the signatures of SecDef and DCL DDS&T
ed an agreement reached during the discussions on the
A preliminary
DDS&T referred to his latest meetings at
two representatives of which were members of e
Both felt strongly that a CIA role in the
National Reconnaissance rogram was essential. Bross noted that the
report will be submitted this week or next.
Bross reported on continuing conversations with Fubini on an
NRO agreement. A proposal on this subject is expected to be ready for
lam. sometime today.
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DDP reported that Bundy's reaction to the draft DCI letter rn,.7'.7
concerning the need for a National Planning Task Group for S should
referred to Rostow in State. DCI said he would try to arrange to meet
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and discuss this with Rostow.
cutivee Director reminded the meeting that publications and
information concerning Vietnam should be made automatically available
to deSilva and his Staff.
DDCI referred to a conversation he had with USIA Director Marks
yesterday. Marks will come here for a lunch and a briefing some time
tek. DDCI said he would make the arrangements. DCI believes it
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brief Marks.
Following yesterday's Morning Meeting, the Zxecutiv* Director
requested deStlva to do a poet mortem on the Agency's handling of the
Taylor cable reoommendtug an attack on the NV N .Mss and stating the
reed for an intelligence study of the SAM problem. deSilva was asked
to include any suggestions for improvements of future handling of matters
of this kind. l xecutive Director also asked DDI to take a look at current
P's concerning Watch Office briefing procedures and to recommend
new ways of ensuring that when the DCI is briefed, he is informed of what
actions have been taken in dealing with the subject at hand.
1. Concerning the SAM sites in NVN. DCI and/or DDC1 asked
for the following:
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2. D: CI directed that OCI send to the White House promptly, as
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Our Stations are to be asked to forward information on this subject.
OCI and DDP)
3. DCI wants to be informed of State Department's position on
the plan for introduction of the Fiat factory in the USSR. (DDI)
4. DCI asked DJ DP to meet with Clark Clifford today and in the
process of the meeting to show Clifford the draft DCI letter concerning
need for a National Planning Task Group on SEA.
L. K. White
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