MORNING MEETING OF 27 JULY 1966

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R001500070043-0
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: January 4, 2017
• Document Release Date: January 21, 2003
• Sequence Number: 43
• Publication Date: July 27, 1966
• Content Type: MFR

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27 July 1966
Morning Meeting of 27 July 1966
In response to an inquiry from the Director, Proctor reported
that the first of a series of monthly reports on Soviet efforts to
purchase wheat will be available later this week.
Godfrey reported that an interagency working group looking into
the state of intelligence about the recent Argentine coup has completed
its study. The group will meet monthly to review any differences of
opinion concerning the Argentine situation. A similar procedure may
be useful in the case of African countries.
Godfrey discussed recommendations made by outside consultants
pertaining to a new design for the covers of Agency reports. The con-
sultants recommended a new Agency seal. Discussion showed that it
is infinitely complicated to make a change in the official seal. The
Director asked Godfrey to work up dummy cover sheets using all of the
consultants' suggestions except for the new seal and to submit these
for consideration.
oted a request yesterday from Rostow for another
S 1141E, this one on China.
DD/S reported that the outlook is that he will be serving on a
Fairfax County jury from 23 August to 22 September.
reported that an NVN editorial belies a recent intelligence
report to the effect that Hanoi has modified its four points for a settle-
ment. The Director asked that give him a brief paragraph
pointing out the differences.
reported that Assistant Secretary Bundy has asked him
to help prepare a response to Ambassador Lodge concerning certain
questions about the political situation and outlook in SVN.
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DD/S&T reported on a meeting with the Department of Defense
DDR&E yesterday. There is growing concern within the Department
about the fact that the U. S. capability to respond to a pre-emptive
attack will lessen in future years with an increase in Soviet ABM and
offensive attack capabilities.
DD/S&T noted that at this meeting there was reference made to
the compromise of a U. S. industrial official by the Soviets, who
grilled the official on his knowledge about missilry and space matters.
In this connection DD/S reported that the FBI is investigating the case
and a report is to be made to the USIB Security Committee. (See
Action 1)
DD/S&T asked for a meeting to discuss the future of
and 0 The Director asked that arrangements be made for the
Executive Director to chair this meeting.
Executive Director noted that a recent cable from Ambassadors
Lodge and Porter concerning the RDC program is not too helpful to
the Agency as regards funding and other arrangements. DD/P and
the Executive Director will meet to discuss this and perhaps arrange
to see Komer.
Executive Director noted that BOB has requested that Carl Duckett
brief Henry Rowen and Marty Convisser on Soviet space matters.
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Executive Director noted receipt of a letter from U. Alexis
Johnson and Komer asking that all agencies place controls on travel
to Vietnam. FE Division will be asked to be the focal point for
Agency controls.
The Director discussed a high-level meeting held yesterday
concerning Panama. (See Action 2)
The Director noted a cable from ndicating that there might
be some conflict with the military as regards forth-
coming assignment in The Director said he had discussed
this assignment with Secretary Rusk, who favors it.
The Director noted receipt of a letter from Admiral Raborn ex-
pressing thanks for the photographs of the farewell dinner party and
extending regards to Agency officers.
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The Director noted that in discussions with BOB Director Schultze
yesterday it was agreed that Henry Rowen and Jim Clark would come
to the Agency and work with us in looking deeply into the system of
development of requirements, PNIO's, etc. It was agreed that 25X1
would serve as the focal point of the Agency; will 25X1
sit in on the sessions. The Director noted the need to arrange the
best possible Agency team so as to educate the Bureau as thoroughly
as possible on the requirements process.
1. DD/S is to look into the adequacy of current security controls
and procedures governing travel abroad by Government consultants
who have access to exotic U. S. programs. (DD/S - Status report by
3 August)
3. The Director asked the Legislative Counsel to send to Senator
Stennis a copy of the letter from Senator Dodd requesting an Agency
statement about his West German trip.
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