MORNING MEETING OF 16 NOVEMBER 1966

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R001500080030-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: January 4, 2017
• Document Release Date: April 24, 2003
• Sequence Number: 30
• Publication Date: November 16, 1966
• Content Type: MFR

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Morning Meeting of 16 November 1966
DD/I briefed the Director on actions in train as a result of Gene
Rostow's request for analysis of a Moscow Embassy cable.
DD/I reported that, in following up on the Director's request at
yesterday's Morning Meeting, he had ascertained that the State Depart-
ment's estimate of Chinese in North Vietnam is no higher than 40, 000.
DD/I and Carver both agreed that the 100, 000 figure originated with an
AFP correspondent.
Godfrey reviewed all source indications of the next Chinese nuclear
test. A discussion on the scheduling of photographic satellites ensued.
Godfrey noted that serious fighting began again in Tay Ninh Province
after 0430 this morning.
visit to Headquarters yesterday.
reported that the first draft of an NSAM on civilian-controlled
sate i.te is in hand and that he will discuss certain necessary changes
with D/NRO.
Sheldon asked the Director whether the Arab-Israeli situation should
be included in the Watch Report. The Director replied affirmatively.
DDCI said he personally feels that the attack on Jordan could change the
whole context of the Arab-Israeli conflict and that the future of the Husayn
government might well depend on the U. S.
ADD/S reported on two student demonstrations, one at Columbia
University and a second at the University of Missouri, in connection with
visits by Agency recruiters. The Director said to continue recruiting
activities as scheduled.
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Carver mentioned that Colonel C. W. Clark, Jr. , is the DOD
representative accompanying George Allen to Saigon.
Warner reminded that Senator Saltonstall will be at Headquarters
for lunch today. He reported that he discussed with Senator Young the
subject of visits to CIA installations during his upcoming trip and that
he spoke with Representatives Culver and Hamilton about Agency briefings
in connection with their scheduled visit to the USSR. He said he has made
arrangements with Congressman Teague for a space briefing. (See
Action 1)
Bross discussed the agenda for the 30 November PFIAB meeting.
The Director said that the DDCI should attend and that, in addition to
items now scheduled, Bross should brief on the "twenty questions" and
any other pertinent developments since the last meeting. DD/P, Bross,
and Godfrey discussed yesterday's session with PFIAB.
A-DD/S&T reminded that the Space Panel is meeting today; the
Director noted that he plans to visit the Panel, and the DDCI said that
he will host their luncheon.
DD/P reported that he, L_ ~ A-DD/S&T, andl have
agreed that should be informed officially of the new DOD
in two months. The Director noted that this plan will
depend on Secretary Rusk's position.
DD/P called attention to a press statement by the new Director for
Remote Areas Conflict in ARPA on the future course of the war in
Vietnam.
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The Director called attention to a State Department cable from
Bamako and said that he is disposed to ask the Department to follow
up on this matter rather than drop it.
1. The Director asked Warner to give some thought to the instruc-
tions to be cabled to Station Chiefs in connection with
trip.
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