MORNING MEETING OF 8 AUGUST 1966

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August 8, 1966
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Approved For Release 2008/03/03: CIA-RDP80B01676R001500070035-9 8 August 1966 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD Morning Meeting of 8 August 1966 DD/I reported that a memorandum for the President on Soviet attitudes toward the United States was sent to the White House on 6 August. The memorandum notes that there is no evidence of a hardening in Soviet attitudes toward the U. S. Although their actions reflect concern over the Vietnamese situation, the Soviets want to continue to do business with the U. S. DD/I commented on the recent Soviet note to the U. S. regarding the straffing of a Soviet merchant ship in North Vietnamese waters. According to pilot reports, U. S. aircraft were not in the vicinity of the ship on the day of the reported attack. No evidence could be found to substantiate the Soviet allega- tions. DD/I reported that the weekly status report of Task Force notes that a Soviet ship, Milerova, is en route to Haiphong with a deck cargo of MIG aircraft. It is likely, however, that the ship will unload this cargo in Cambodia before going on to Haiphong. DD/I noted that the paper for Ambassador Johnson on the disclosure of certain classi- fied material had been prepared and telephonic concurrence had been acquired. The paper is now ready to be sent to Ambassador Johnson. DD/I commented on the favorable initial results of the recent mission. Godfrey reported that it had been a bad weekend for U. S. aircraft over North Vietnam; eleven aircraft were lost. Although a number of SAM's were fired at the aircraft, it appears that all but one were lost to conventional ground fire. Godfrey commented on the situation in the noting that the have been reported active in the north- It could be that they have decided to exploit the current rfbn'CT [V r.(% (!'!! V Approved For Release 2008/03/03: CIA-RDP80B01676R001500070035-9 Approved For Release 2008/03/03: CIA-RDP80B01676R001500070035-9 reported that General Carroll has requested that an NIE rbe done in the fourth quarter of this year. He noted that the scheduled Cuban estimate would be canceled to accommodate General Carroll's request. reported that no Estimates will be considered by USIB this week. He observed that the coordination process on NIE 11-10, "Warning of Soviet Intention to Attack, " is going slowly. The Director instructed to arrange with to cancel the USIB meeting for this week. reported that he will brief General Carter on today. He noted that as not yet received final approval because the cost estimates are somewhat higher than those desired by NRO. recommended that this matter should be brought up at the next NRO Executive Committee meeting; the Director agreed. The Director instructed~to discuss The Codebreakers with General Carter so that the Director can respond to correspondence on this book. 25X1 25X1 DD/S noted that there is nothing new to report on the 25X1 observed that Chester Bowles is now in Saigon. He also noted that Ambassador Lodge has sent a cable describing his concern over the behavior of U. S. troops in Saigon and the housing situation as it relates to the U. S. AID mission. Carver reported that a recent outgoing cable from the White House was based on a memorandum prepared by Bob 25X1 Komer has requested a memorandum fro South Vietnam. reported that the board will meet this morning on the case. He reported that the Agency's legislative package is to go before the full House Armed Services Committee today. He also reported that the Russell committee is not yet prepared to meet with the Director on the Agency's FY 67 budget. Executive Director suggested that Congressman Bates should be invited to the Agency for a briefing. The Director instructed 25X1 to extend an invitation. 1S 1LY Approved For Release 2008/03/03: CIA-RDP80B01676R001500070035-9 WKWA-PY'A" 11,111Y Approved For Release 2008/03/03: CIA-RDP80B01676R001500070035-9 reportea tnat the orieiings on requirements for rlenry Rowen of the BOB are continuing. The Director urged to 25X1 see to it that action is taken quickly on the memoranda which will be sent to the Directorates requesting responses to the queries of the PFIAB. The Director noted that he will get in touch with today concerning a review of Agency financial procedures. The Director reported on the outcome of last week's 303 Committee Meeting. r" "T !"!e f 1til V Approved For Release 2008/03/03: CIA-RDP80B01676R001500070035-9