MORNING MEETING OF 11 MAY 1966

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R001500090013-1
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 2, 2002
• Sequence Number: 13
• Publication Date: May 11, 1966
• Content Type: MFR

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11 May 1966
Morning Meeting of 11 May 1966
R. Jack Smith tabled the following memoranda: "Soviet Efforts to
Establish Passenger Liner Service into the Great Lakes," 'The Cuban
Revolution in Perspective, " (DCI suggested that copies of this report go
to Darden, Michaels, and Blandford for the Committee members), "The
NATO Crisis as an Issue in French Domestic Politics. "
Godfrey reported on the current situation in Guatemala.
The DCI initiated a discussion of the possibility of the U. S.
receiving a "surprise" of a political nature in Vietnam. The DCI's con-
cern was that the Viet Cong would use the Buddhists as a front in the up-
coming election. The DCI asked that all hands keep their "antenna" very
high on this possibility.
Bannerman noted that there will be several explosions in the next
few days toe for the new Printing Services building. The DCI
noted that his hone had malfunctioned at approximately 1:30 a. m.
this morning in his residence. Bannerman also reported that the Joint
In response to a query from the DCI, deSilva reported that either
he or will attend the meetings with Lodge this week. The DCI
requested that Lodge be invited out to the Building. (See Action Item 1. )
Houston reported that the meeting with Mahon had been deferred
until next week without any problems. He noted further press coverage
of Adam Clayton Powell's interest in CIA contacts with universities.
Lastly, he reported that the White House was not going to be drawn into
the case.
Wheelon noted the rise in the estimated yield from the third CCNE.
He noted that NPIC had found a solid propellant testing facility in China.
He reported on the riefing which was given yesterday. He stated
that he will be giving Admiral Gayler a briefing on the DDS&T research
and development program. Lastly, he briefed on his recent European trip.
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FitzGerald reported on current developments concerning the
Congolese Air Force. He urged that the Agency keep in the background
in discussions of the political campaign in South Vietnam.
1. Peer deSilva is to make arrangements to have Lodge visit
Headquarters on Monday, 16 May.
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