MORNING MEETING OF 24 AUGUST 1966

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R001500070024-1
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
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• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: January 4, 2017
• Document Release Date: April 23, 2004
• Sequence Number: 24
• Publication Date: August 24, 1966
• Content Type: MFR

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24 August 1966
Morning Meeting of 24 August 1966
DD/I noted that of ORR continues to receive 25X1
kudos, this time from Congressman Hale Boggs, for the good work
and support provided to the Joint Economic Committee on Communist
economic developments.
DD/I reported that a memorandum had been prepared which
reviews the Harrison Salisbury articles on China that appeared in
the New York Times. The articles are good and generally correct
in their assessment of the situation in China but there are some
points of oversimplification or overstatement. The Director asked
that the memorandum be reviewed by ONE and given to him during
the course of the morning for possible dissemination to the White
House.
DD/I reported that the report 25X1
on the views of the North Vietnamese Political Counselor 25X1
concerning the effects of bombing on Hanoi had been reviewed care-
fully. He noted that it is generally correct but is in error on many
specifics. The Director stated that this is the sort of report which
creates a good deal of interest around town and asked DD/I to con-
sider the feasibility of disseminating the critique to certain individuals
outside the Agency.
Abbot Smith stated that Assistant Secretary of African Affairs
Joseph Palmer will visit the Agency tomorrow, and that Ambassador
Reischauer will meet with the Board of National Estimates this after-
noon.
Abbot Smith reported that the current review of captured docu-
ments on Viet Cong personnel strengths indicates that existing esti-
mates may be low. He stated that he intends to write General Carroll
of DIA, asking him to urge MACV to review its estimates.
DD/S noted that the Military Subcommittee of the Government
Operations Committee will hold hearings next week. Staff members of
the subcommittee have been briefed on the Agency's role in communica-
tions and have agreed not to publicize it.
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Carver noted that the Saigon Weekly Report discloses that
Agency personnel are working on the "rice problem" and have
briefed Bob Komer's deputy. There was some discussion of yes-
terday's showing of the Agency film on the PAT program. The
Director requested that when the final version of the film is avail-
able, Komer, Unger, and others should be invited to view it and
make use of it. The Director also stated that consideration should
be given to producing other "low-key" movies on Agency activities.
Earman stated that the DLA IG has just returned from a trip
Warner reported that Senator Proxmire will be briefed by Bill
Morell and others from ORR on Friday. The Senate Preparedness
Subcommittee will be available for its briefing by the Director after
Labor Day.
Warner noted that Congressmen Rivers and Bates probably will
be available to meet with the Director on Friday. The Director said
that he plans to meet with Congressman Mahon next week.
DD/S&T reported that the mission was concluded last 25X1
night. He noted that the Soviets launched a lunar probe yesterday
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Executive Director reported on John Clarke's meeting with
Bill Thomas of the Bureau of the Budget yesterday. Among other
things, the BOB agreed to postpone the study on the CAT complex
The Director stated that he wants a pre-USIB briefing today and
is particularly interested in discussing the item on NSAM 156.
SECET
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