LETTER TO THE DCI INVITING HIM TO SEND TWO AGENCY STAFF MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EIGHTEENTH STRATEGY FOR PEACE CONFERENCE, AT AIRLIE HOUSE, 13-16 OCTOBER 1977

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• Publication Date: September 21, 1977
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THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20505
National Intelligence Officers
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Central Intelligence
21 September 1977
DCI for National Intelligence /5i
b O/D/DCI/NI
SUBJECT . Letter to the DCI inviting him to send two Agency
staff members to participate in the Eighteenth
Strategy for Peace Conference, at Airlie House,
13-16 October 1977
1. Action recommended: Signature on the letter attached.
2. The letter from Dr. Redick, extending the invitation, is
ambiguous. I called him and confirmed that he was, indeed, inviting you
to send a second CIA representative, in addition to Les Dirks, whose
participation had been requested by Pete Scoville, leader of the discussion
group on "Military Competition in Outer Space." Upon my inquiry, Dirks said
that he is prepared to go to accommodate Scoville if you approve. DDI
(Paul Walsh) considers participation by one of our analysts desirable and
nominates for the South Africa discussion group. II ST
indicates that he will be delighted to go.
3. The Stanley Foundation Strategy for Peace Conferences do not seem
to have much effect on policy or otherwise. But they do afford occasions
for stimulating discussions and useful contacts with the academic community.
4. There is no cost to the Agency except two days from work for each
participant.
5. Please note that you may wish the concluding paragraph to be a bit
more (or less) personal.
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SUBJECT: Letter to the DCI inviting him to send two Agency
staff members to participate in the Eighteenth
Strategy for Peace Conference, at Airlie House,
13-16 October 1977
Distribution:
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1 - D/DCI/NI
1 - A/D/DCI/NI
1 - DDI
1 - DD/S&T
1 - Exec. Reg.
1 Subject
1 - Chrono
1 - NIO Reg.
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(21 September 1977)
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THE STANLEY FOUNDATION
STANLEY BUILDING ? MUSCATINE, IOWA 52761 ? [phone]
C.:MAXWELL STANLEY
President
JACK M. SMITH
Executive Director
September 1, 1977
Admiral Stansfield Turner
Director, Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, DC 20505
My purpose in writing is to invite you to designate a staff member of the
Agency to participate in a conference on U.S. foreign policy. The Eighteenth
Strategy for Peace Conference will be held October 13-16, 1977, at Airlie
House near Warrenton, Virginia. Enclosed is a brochure outlining the six
discussion groups which will be meeting simultaneously, and a copy of last
year's conference report. This annual conference explores urgent U.S. foreign
policy issues and advances recommendations for new U.S. policy initiatives.
We have enjoyed the participation of CIA personnel in the past and have in-
vited Mr. Leslie C. Dirks of the Agency, a participant in last year's conference,
to take part in this year's discussion group "Military Competition in Outer
Space" which will be chaired by Dr. Herbert Scoville (a former Deputy Director
of the CIA himself).
We welcome the participation of one of your associates in a discussion group
of your choosing. The Foundation will provide room and board as well as bus
transportation from Washington, D.C. All participants attend as individuals
rather than a. representatives of their government or ageacy. Discucs_un3
are off the record so as-to encourage a frank exchange and the exploration of
new ideas.
As a point of interest I add that our fathers are good friends and frequent
golfing companions at Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville. In addition,
over the last few years I have had several exchanges of letters with your
father, Oliver Turner, about the work of The Stanley Foundation in the area
of international politics.
Thank you for your consideration and I hope to have the opportunity to meet
you sometime, perhaps on a future trip to Charlottesville.
JRR/tkk
Enclosures: 1976 Conference Report
Conference brochure
Invitation list
Discussion group descriptions
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To: 8 - Please prepare response for DCI
signature. You may want to
coordinate with Mr. Dirks regarding
whether or not this conference
warrants two Agency representatives.
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