MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD FROM L. K. WHITE

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80R01284A001800040018-5
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: October 24, 2005
• Sequence Number: 18
• Publication Date: January 30, 1968
• Content Type: MFR

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Morning Meeting of 30 January 1968
ADD/I provided the Director with a paper describing the North
Korean naval capability.
ADD/I reported that the paper on Soviet camouflage activity has
been completed, and the Director requested routine distribution.
Godfrey advised that a memorandum wrapping up overnight hos-
tilities in Vietnam was completed this morning for Walt Rostow. The
Director asked that an updating be undertaken for completion by 1230
today.
Godfrey drew attention to a State cable passing along the report
hat the North Vietnamese recently called a
meeting of certain foreign representatives in Hanoi to indicate their
eagerness to go to the negotiating table.
D/ONE reported a request from Secretary McNamara to check
certain figures on Chinese and Soviet military matters.
D/ONE advised that copies of the F-5 paper were dispatched to
Arthur Hartman for distribution to the regular SIG members.
The Director, in response to a query from dvised that
he sees no special reason for a meeting of the Watch Committee tomor-
row.
Carver made reference to the danger of a U. S. posture of over-
confidence resulting from the high casualty rate inflicted on the enemy
during last night's hostilities. Carver noted both that the psychological
effects of last night's wide ranging enemy action have to be assessed
and that the crunch in I Corps has yet to come.
Carver advised that the Honolulu intelligence conference has been
postponed indefinitely.
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Warner drew attention to Congressman Joelson's statement on
the House floor concerning the Appropriations Committee and to Drew
Pearson's treatment of same in today's Washington Post.
Warner noted that Senator Russell is again in the hospital.
The Director asked Warner to clarify further the reasons for
the requested appearance of the Director before the Policy Subcommittee
of the House Armed Services Committee.
Houston reported that nothing new developed at the interagency
meeting called yesterday by the AEC to examine the matter of classified
information leaks.
Bross reported that General Maxwell Taylor wishes a briefing
tomorrow from CIA, among others, on Burma and insurgent activity
on the Sino-Burmese border. Bross is arranging same with OCI.
DD/S&T reported that the OXCART flight scheduled for Vietnam
last night was canceled due to weather.
DD/S&T noted the receipt of a request from Secretary McNamara
for certain information on Soviet weapons development.
DD/P drew attention to the encirclement of y
enemy ground forces and the imminence of an enemy assault.
DD/P referred to a Hungarian UN representative's indications that
the captain and crew of the Pueblo are being treated humanely.
DD/P drew attention to a report indicating that North Korean
ships are either in home or other Communist ports.
Executive Director drew attention to the fact that the Office of
Training's solicitation of the directorates for nominees for the NIPA
one-year study program in systematic analysis had drawn no positive
responses. He noted the worth of this program and the Agency's need
for officers equipped with modern techniques in systematic analysis.
He asked members of the Executive Committee to recanvass their
directorates and offices to produce qualified candidates.
After some discussion it was decided to schedule this week's
USIB meeting for 1500 on Wednesday, 31 January.
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DDCI noted the imminent retirement of seven or eight able
career admirals from the service and advised that several of them
might be well qualified to undertake responsibilities in the Agency.
DDCI will circulate the names and backgrounds of several of these
individuals to appropriate offices.
The Director announced that there will be no Morning Meeting
tomorrow in view of the visit of the Mahon subcommittee.
The Director drew attention to the Life magazine interview of
Kosygin.
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