MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD FROM L. K. WHITE

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80R01284A001800080085-7
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: December 15, 2005
• Sequence Number: 85
• Publication Date: January 21, 1969
• Content Type: MFR

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
Morning Meeting of 21 January 1969
Godfrey briefed on the crisis situation in Czechoslovakia, noting
that developments were too fluid for a wrap-up in the NSC briefing book.
He described the situation as tense in the wake of the second student
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reported that the SNIE on Korea has been withdrawn
from the USIB agenda, leaving for consideration only the Chile Estimate
plus the Watch Report. DDCI suggested that a USIB meeting therefore
not be scheduled for this week, and the Director concurred.
DD/S reported that the two CAT pilots in Taipei were acquitted
and credited the thorough background work by OGC as being an impor-
tant factor in the favorable disposition of this case.
Carver reported a marked increase in terrorist activity directed
at U. S. installations in Saigon. He observed that we had anticipated
this increased activity.
Carver related that Secretary of State Rogers is to be briefed on
Agency operations in Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
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Carver noted that the findings of group essentially 25X1
support the MACV position of.official Cambodian government approval
of easement of the arms flow.
Maury reported that Senator Stephen Young's recent attack on the
floor regarding the Pueblo incident created little concern in the Senate.
Bross called attention to Budget Director Zwick's letter to Secre-
tary Clifford on the Eaton report. He commented that the letter seems
to place NSA in the position of having the primary SIGINT role.
DD/S&T called attention to another Soviet space failure over the
long weekend, stating that the launch was unable to place the vehicle
in orbit.
DD/P called attention to a recent cable from Ambassador Colby
in Saigon with respect to the future management of PHOENIX operations.
Executive Director noted that we have recently received copies of
Mr. Zwick's letter to Congressman Mahon and Senator Russell on the
Agency's Fiscal Year 1970 budget.
DDCI reported that Admiral Arleigh Burke called him this morning
seeking information on the value of PFIAB. Admiral Burke stated that
he was calling in response to a suggestion by a White House staff assist-
ant. DDCI suggested, among other things, that Admiral Burke might
wish to consult Admiral Sides.
The Director called attention to the recent memorandum on NSC
organization and mode of operation and questioned its distribution and
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staffing. Godfrey noted that five copies were received and were pro-
vided to the DDCI, DD/P, DD/I, OCI, and The Director
expressed the hope that a coordinated response to the memorandum
will be formulated tomorrow.
Goodwin reported that he received a call from Bill Small of CBS
requesting a backgrounder on the Gary Powers case in connection with
a planned television interview. The Director questioned why we are
obligated to provide such a backgrounder, and it was explained that,
while Mr. Powers no longer seems to be interested in writing a book,
it appears that the CBS interview is fairly firm. The Director cautioned
against providing material which could conceivably be misinterpreted
and requested that no further steps be taken in reacting to Mr. Small's
request until DD/S&T has consulted Gary Powers on his intention to
appear on television.
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