MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD FROM L. K. WHITE

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CIA-RDP80R01284A001800010058-4
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December 20, 2016
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March 3, 2006
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58
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January 6, 1967
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pp ~ Fyuci.,Jtl CY.o 0 Approved F*lease 2007/03/08: IA-RDP80R012 001800010058-4 6 January 1967 Morning Meeting of 6 January 1967 DD/I reported on arrangements worked out with DIA whereby personnel assigned to the Joint Analysis Group will be available to help informally in a DIA feasibility study concerning certain aspects of long-term threat projections. Lehman noted a preliminary report of anti-Mao posters in Peking. Further information is awaited. (See Action 1) Lehman reported the loss of two additional MIG-21's this morn- ing. This is believed to take the MIG-21 inventory in NVN down to six. (See Action 2) Lehman reported a fresh Syrian-Israeli border incident and re- ferred to Reston's article in the New York Times today concerning Salisbury. 25X 25X reported the upcoming reassignment of Staff Director of the NRO. His replacement will be The Director noted some concern about changes in this important function in view of existing problems in the reconnaissance arena. The Director's concern will be expressed today at a luncheon between ~nd D/NRO. DD/S reported the completion of successful tests of a new commu- nications system designed to speed contact between Roadwatch teams and control posts in Laos. (See Action 3) USAF rev ( r lq#f ase 20Q QA RPPRA A001800010058-4 Approved F*lease 2007/03/08 : Carver noted receipt of a late report of a dubious nature alleging that Premier Ky is seeking NVN backing for his ascent to power in 1967. (See Action 5) It was noted that the Director and others in the building will meet today with Wade Lathram, new Director of Civil Operations in Vietnam. Warner reported on the briefing given at NPIC yesterday to Senate staffers Darden and Woodruff. Bross noted a request from Maxwell Taylor via Pat Coyne asking to see a critique of the 1965 Dominican Republic crisis. Bross was urged to clarify the nature of this request and to discuss with General Taylor the fact that a number of intelligence officers and other officials are providing information on this subject to the Weapons Systems Evaluation Group of the DOD. It was also suggested that Bross deter- mine what Admiral Raborn told WSEG in his meeting with them last week. A-DD/S&T reported on the OXCART accident yesterday. The aircraft is down in rugged territory Search opera- The pilot is still missing. Blizzard conditions exist. tions are under way. (See Action 6) DD/P gave the Director a message from DD/P commended DD/S for the fine support and cooperation given to the Clandestine Services in a series of office moves in and out of the Headquarters building. The Director asked DD/I to prepare a response for the Director's signature to a letter fromi f the Senior Seminar. The Director asked DD/I to address the Seminar on 26 January on "The Soviet Intelligence Services. " Approved For Release 2007/03/08: 25X 25X wpPr Approved Fo lease 2bt7/03/04 3. The Director requests that, after receipt of additional informa- tion concerning results of the new communications facilities for the Roadwatch teams, arrangements be made to inform interested officials in Washington. DD/S is to determine the timing. (DD/S - Status report by 20 January) 6. It was directed that no arrangements be made for briefings or formal discussions concerning the OXCART accident pending receipt of additional information. (DD/S&T) 7. Noting current military operations in Laos, the Director asked that a situation report be included in the PDB today. (DD/I) Approved For Release 2007/03/08 CIA-RD1280 1800010058-4