MORNING MEETING OF 13 OCTOBER 1966

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October 13, 1966
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UPOFT Approved For Release 2008/03/03: CIA-RDP80B01676R001500080053-8 law 13 October 1966 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD Morning Meeting of 13 October 1966 Prior to the meeting Admiral Taylor was sworn in as Deputy Director of Central Intelligence. DD/I reported that the Bowie-McCloy review appears to be raising basic questions of Soviet attitude which deserve the attention of the estimative process. Bruce Clarke will discuss this with General Spivy today. DD/I read a definition of modern intelligence from the current issue of the London Economist. DDCI asked for a copy for use in his speech in St. Louis. Godfrey initiated a discussion of a new infiltration figure result- ing from Secretary McNamara's briefings in Saigon. In the general discussion which followed, DDCI noted that a DIA team is on its way to Saigon for the purpose of clarifying this issue, and the DD/I con- cluded that strength figures are not sufficiently accurate to permit a discernment of trends. Godfrey noted that a solar burst occurred last night which at first glance had the earmarks of a nuclear explosion. for Kent briefed the Director on the Soviet Estimate series coming before USIB during the next three weeks. The Director was assured that the timing of this series permits adequate preparation. SEGRM Approved For Release 2008/03/03: CIA-RDP80B01676R001500080053-8 ~+rnnr~ Approved For Release 2008/03/03: CIA-RDP80B01676R001500080053-8 Carver mentioned news coverage from Saigon alleging a statement by Secretary McNamara to the effect that military service in Vietnam is limited to one year. Houston explained a jurisdictional problem between the WV&M bus line and the Department of the Interior over the use of the Parkway and noted that a CIA transportation official might be called to testify. Houston reported a telephone call from The National Observer concerning a proposed article on secrecy and court proceedings. The Director agreed that he could talk with the reporter. A-DD/S&T reported the details of an OXCART test flight. He said that he had directed there be no U-2 flights during the Presidential trip. The Director said this was probably a correct decision. A-DD/S&T raised the subject of timing of the negotiations with the in connection with the Presidential trip. He said the agreements and a briefing note will be ready for the Director by the close of business today. The Director said he will talk with the A-DD/S&T tomorrow morning at the latest. A-DD/S&T initiated a discussion of an editorial in the Washington Post on space secrets. Following the discussion the Director asked Houston to prepare a letter for his signature to the Secretary of State. ADD/P briefed on complications for .he noted the arrival in Albania of a North Vietnamese elegation headed by the Deputy Prime Minister. DDCI said that he has been impressed by his briefings. The Director asked questions concerning the Congo. Warner said that Senator Saltonstall will be returning to Washing- ton after the Congressional elections. The Director replied that the SECRET 25X6 25X1 Approved For Release 2008/03/03: CIA-RDP80B01676R001500080053-8 Approved For Release 2008/03/03: CIA-RDP80BO1676R001500080053-8 question of Agency recognition for the Senator will be discussed at the Morning Meeting tomorrow. 25X1 cGr_ 1 T Approved For Release 2008/03/03: CIA-RDP80BO1676R001500080053-8