MORNING MEETING OF 16 AUGUST 1966

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R001500070029-6
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: January 4, 2017
• Document Release Date: November 17, 2003
• Sequence Number: 29
• Publication Date: August 16, 1966
• Content Type: MFR

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16 August 1966
Morning Meeting of 16 August 1966
DD/I reported on recent Soviet attempts to purchase grain from
Canada and France. He reported that
is keeping a close watch on Soviet activities in the world grain market.
DD/I gave the Director a memorandum on the Soviet role in the
air defenses of North Vietnam. He noted that the memo concludes that
the recent Soviet activity is a stopgap measure on the part of the
Soviets rather than an indication of increasing involvement. (See
.Action 1)
DD/I reported that the State/Defense China Study Group is prepar-
ing to do a follow-up to its recent paper and is seeking Agency support.
He noted that the Agency had done about two-thirds of the work in pre-
paring the Group's original paper but that only the State and Defense
Departments received by-lines. Jacobson of the State Bureau of Far
Eastern Affairs will meet today with the DD/I to discuss the follow-up
paper. DD/I recommended and the Director agreed that either the
Agency should be given credit for its participation or it should limit
its support to the Group.
Lehman reported on recent military developments on Cyprus. He
also noted that the "Aleutian War" has ended.
The Director noted that Congo indicate a 25X1
serious situation is developing there and expresse is concern about
this. Executive Director observed that the Agency's recent request
Abbot Smith reported that a recent Army study on the required
supply levels for North Vietnamese troops in South Vietnam differs
greatly from previous estimates. He noted that the difference does
not warrant the issuance of a Memorandum to Holders for NIE 14-3-66.
He recommended and the Director agreed that ORR should begin a
review of all captured documents available in Washington relating to
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this problem and that a letter be prepared for the Director's signa-
ture informing DIA and the Army of this review and inviting their
participation. (See Action 3)
Carver reported that he had talked with Bob Komer and Bromley
Smith on the recent report 25X1
prior to passing them to Higher Authority.
Carver noted a report from stating that the 25X1
bombings are causing a split in the Hanoi government. He observed
that we have received several such reports from 25X1
Komer and mit that they seek Agency assessment of such reports
regarding the situation in Hanoi. He suggested to
recently, suggesting that there may be a campaign to en-
courage the U. S. to make another pause in the bombing in hopes of
achieving negotiations with the North Vietnamese.
DD/S&T reported that Duckett met with officials of ARPA and the
DDR&E's office yesterday and resolved the matter of
DD/S&T noted that a recent study by a contractor indicates that
previous calculations concerning the
may be in error. He stated that this problem would be
studied further and that our current estimates of Soviet
may be altered as a result.
been acquired indicating that the Soviets have a new air-to-surface
missile.
The Director noted a recent analytical on 25X1
current developments in Communist China. DD/I observed that there
are differences of opinion among the analysts on Mao's power position
at this time. (See Action 4)
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The Director said that he had received a call from Chet Cooper,
who stated that he will join Governor Harriman's staff for about
ninety days to work on matters dealing with peace feelers, possible
negotiations, etc.
The Director told Carver that he wanted to see a copy of Anthony
Eden's book on Vietnam as soon as it comes into the Agency.
The Director noted that Bob Schaetzel of State's Bureau of European
Affairs had told him that
was inadequate.
The Director asked the DD /I to look
The Director noted two items of interest from yesterday's meeting
of the He indicated that con- 25X1
sideration was being given to preparing a ocurnentary film on CIA's
role in the Government and to a program involving talks to various
civic groups around the country by CIA officials. The Executive Direc-
tor is following up on these and noted that the Office of Training has
already been instructed to look into the possibility of producing the
film.
1. The Director requested that DD/I resolve the matter of labeling
on CIA publications with the State Department and that he contact Tom fr~j
Hughes personally about this matter. (DD/I - Status report by 19 August.) DO-^t
3. The Director requested that a survey be done on the number and
type of captured documents in the Agency concerning North Vietnamese
logistic requirements in South Vietnam. (DD/I by 17 August) ?r/7
4. The Director requested that an analytical review be prepared
of the Harrison Salisbury articles on China in the New York Times. (DD/I)
5. The Director asked that some remarks be prepared for the
President's ceremony honoring Admiral Raborn tomorrow. (ONE - In
the course of the day) DrA6
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