NOTE TO COLONEL WHITE(SANITIZED)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R001500090033-9
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• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 2, 2002
• Sequence Number: 33
• Publication Date: April 12, 1966
• Content Type: NOTES

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Colonel White:
This was a pretty full and juicy meeting. There were a couple
of rather important developments not reflected in the minutes. One
is that the DCI--much to Bud's great discomfort- -announced himself
as far less eager now to press for OXCART deployment, primarily
because we have had some good recent photo coverage and because
the political situation in Vietnam is such that there can hardly be any
prospect of ChiCom intervention and thus a reduced need for OXCART.
Also, the DCI began to direct that we work out plans to put an IR
camera in Air America aircraft and use it over the combat areas of
NVN and SVN. Des dissuaded him from this and argued that making
this equipment available to the Air Force is the way to do it. This
did not go down too well with Bud, and the whole subject died quickly
when Bud explained that we need test results from Project
before we can determine how good the equipment is and whether it
might be useful.
The DCI left several surprised and curious after directing all
the Deputies to appear in his office to conduct employment interviews
today with two Air Force Brigadier Generals who may be taken on as
Ledford's replacement. DCI explained that he considered such a pro-
cedure to be courteous and that he wanted the Brigadier Generals,
each of whom has a good chance of being Air Force Chief of Staff, to
get to know how capable and competent the Agency's top people are.
This capped the whole morning for Bud, who was in a real state by
this time.
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
Morning Meeting of 12 April 1966
NMW
12 April 1966
DD/I noted completion of a memo on the attitudes of NVN leaders
toward the war. They remain as adamant and determined to win as
ever. It was agreed that the memo would be given routine dissemina-
tion.
25X1 DD/I noted that as an assistant to Walt Rostow of the
White House staff has forwarded a good many requests to us recently
for special memos and assessments. A continuing flow of such requests
from Rostow is expected. All agreed that this is a good thing.
DD/I noted the current exhibit of NPIC materials and equipment
today and tomorrow in 1G55. He recommended a tour of the exhibit.
25X1 DCI concurred and asked 1 to arrange to invite Congressmen and
Congressional staffers as appropriate.
Godfrey reported that weather caused cancellation of ROLLING
THUNDER attacks against four NVN targets. (See Action 1)
Godfrey briefed on the political situation in Greece and noted that
the coastal facility in NVN north of Vinh turns out upon analysis to be
a coastal artillery rather than a cruise missile site.
25X1 At DCI inquiry 0reported that he had had discussions with the
D/NRO about the Agency's problems with certain recommendations made
on NRP programs. An NRO Executive Committee Meeting is expected
25X1 probably next week. Dand DD/S&T said that Drs. Flax and Foster
are both aware of Senator Russell's comments about Agency R&D pro-
grams and that both of these officials support us on our programs.
DD/S&T said that Foster will defend on the Hill. DCI 25X1
concurred with DD/S&T's offer to Foster to brief him on the Agency's
R&D program.
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DD/S reported that he, the Director of Security, and other DD/S
staff officials had spent the day yesterday touring TSD and getting
briefed on TSD programs. This was all very helpful.
Bross reported that arrangements will be made to brief General
Maxwell Taylor on OXCART and OXCART deployment either tomorrow
afternoon or early next week. The DCI said he does not plan to attend.
This led to a discussion of OXCART deployment. Word is that this
is a likely topic for the regular weekly luncheon on 19 April including
the President, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Defense.
The current Agency presentation on OXCART deployment is being done
up in booklet form with pictures and charts. DCI wants to have this
available for the two Secretaries and perhaps the President through
Rostow prior to the discussion of this subject with the President.
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DD/S&T reported that the current CORONA satellite is functioning 25X1
well. The recovery date is uncertain.
DD/S&T reported two Soviet ICBM launchings last night. These re-
flect resumption of SS-11 testing program.
DD/S&T noted that there are no current preparations at the range 25X1
heads for any unusual Soviet space event, press reports to the contrary.
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DD/P noted a growing number of indications that the Ky govern-
ment will not last long. Various dark horses including General Thi
have been mentioned as possible successors.
DD/P observed that Jorden and Riggins of the State Department
will replace Komer and Cooper as Near East and Far East experts
on the White House staff.
DD/P gave to DCI a study of the techniques being employed in com-
bining agent reports and photographic information to develop intelli-
gence on a Viet Cong presence in Cambodia. He also gave to DCI a
listing of U. S. air strikes in SVN which have ensued from information
developed by Agency-supported operations. The DCI gave these re-
ports to DD/I for consideration as topics for publications. The DCI
also noted that these reports can be useful in our budget justifications.
25X1
DDCI noted completion late yesterday of a memo by 25X1
on the implications of a Buddhist government in SVN. The memo will
be sent to Rostow this morning.
DDCI noted that he would be out of town all day tomorrow and that
any urgent business for his consideration should be taken up today.
AC T TONS
1. DD/S&T is requested to produce a memo on the effects of weather
on air operations in Southeast Asia. (DD/S&T by 15 April)
2. Noting current news stories on the effectiveness of equipment
to register "voice prints" DCI said that such a capability no doubt
has wide application in use to Agency work and to the interests of the
national Government. He requested that interested offices from DD/P,
DD/S&T, and DD/S consult to set forth specific applications for the use
of such equipment as a planning guide. (DD/P, DD/S&T, DD/S by
1 June)
3. DDCI directed that the Chairman of the Board of National
Estimates undertake to pass a Memo to Holders today or tomorrow
providing the latest word on the security situation in Mexico City as
a follow-up to the recent SNIE on this subject.
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4. Noting a Memo of Conversation prepared by John Hart, who
met recently to discuss Vietnam with Vice President Humphrey,
DDCI asked that DD/I and DD/P consult and take actions as appro-
priate designed to fill the gaps in what the Vice President regards as
lack of the fullest possible information concerning the political situa-
tion in Vietnam. (DD/I and DD/P - Status report by 20 April)
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