MORNING MEETING OF 12 SEPTEMBER 1966

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R001500070014-2
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• Document Creation Date: January 4, 2017
• Document Release Date: January 14, 2003
• Sequence Number: 14
• Publication Date: September 12, 1966
• Content Type: MFR

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12 September 1966
Morning Meeting of 12 September 1966
ADD/I reported that the weekly examination by Task Force
was essentially negative, although two Soviet transports
with unknown cargo have arrived in Haiphong.
Godfrey gave a rundown on the South Vietnamese election returns.
He noted particularly that only 2 percent of the ballots were invalid,
despite the fact that the Buddhists had hoped to use this technique to
derogate the election. He mentioned that the White House had asked
for election statistics on eight countries in order to compare their
percentages of turnout with South Vietnam.
Godfrey reported that OCI had sent two memoranda to the White
House on Saturday afternoon giving unclassified information on in-
ternal problems in North Vietnam and China.
Kent noted that an Estimate) is in preparation and that 25X1
the terms of reference would be broadened to include the present
situation and prospects.
Kent called attention to an article in the Sunday Washington Post
on U. S. knowledge about Soviet rocketry based on "reconnaissance
satellites. "
Carver reported that, in connection with the South Vietnamese
elections, there was a danger that U. S. news media might greatly
exaggerate the aspect of padding in the returns; i. e. , NBC's 2330
Sunday coverage.
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Bross reported that Steininger from Mr. Hornig's office had
requested the USIB minutes on discussions related to NRO matters.
The Director asked that Bross and F___-1consider the problem
and give him a recommendation.
DD/P reported that
had died yesterday morning.
said that the briefing for Senator Stennis will probably not
occur this year. In replying to a question from the Director, he indi-
cated that he hoped to hear from Senator Mansfield's office today with
regard to his briefing.
The Director reminded Godfrey that he is expecting a briefing in
connection with his upcoming meeting with Godfrey
expected this briefing to reach the Director's office today.
The Director discussed with Godfrey an earlier White House re-
quest for increased coverage on North Vietnam and China in the PDB.
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