LETTER TO RICHARD HELMS FROM NOEL GAYLER

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP94B00280R001200140010-0
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 23, 2016
• Document Release Date: December 2, 2013
• Sequence Number: 10
• Publication Date: August 10, 1970
• Content Type: LETTER

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NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY .
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MARYLAND 20755
Honorable Richard Helms
Director of Central Intelligence
Washington, D. C. 20505
Dear Dick:
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10 August 1970
Please see also internal NSA memo (attached) about a serious
NEWSWEEK compromise.
I'm sure you're already aware of these breaches. They are only
recent examples of a continuing hemorrhage of SIGINT security that
gives me great concern.
People usually say things like "You can't control newspapermen,"
or "It always turns out to be a leak in Congress," with a certain
defeatist air suggesting that nothing can be done about it.
But I don't believe it. I think we should conduct a vigorous
investigation of each of these leaks. Sooner or later we should find
a source, and "hang him to encourage the others" -- to keep their,
mouths shut. The alternative is plain -- sooner or later we're going
to lose this take - - and maybe a lot more. I would appreciate your
thoughts. Ii
Warm regards,
NOEL GAYLER
Vice Admiral, U. S. Navy
Director
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