MORNING MEETING OF 16 JUNE 1966

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R001500070068-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: January 4, 2017
• Document Release Date: January 22, 2003
• Sequence Number: 68
• Publication Date: June 16, 1966
• Content Type: MFR

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16 June 1966
Morning Meeting of 16 June 1966
R. Jack Smith reported that the memorandum on Trade Controls
with Communist China had been sent to Frank Hand for Vance. He stated
that the DDI memo on the ChiCom leadership will be printed tomorrow.
Lastly, he noted that a paper on the Ryukyu Islands, which had been
requested by Hays Redmon of the White House, had been completed.
DCI suggested to Kent that BNE review the possible effect of a
BlackShield deployment in light of the current political situation in China.
Godfrey noted the developing military situation in Hue.
Kent initiated a discussion of the possible /probable Soviet develop-
ment of a Polaris -type submarine. This question will be raised at the 25X1
USIB meeting when the Main Trends of Soviet Military Policy is discussed.
Bannerman reported that the use of a
purposes is far from perfection, but that the Agency will continue its
research in this field. He noted receipt of a letter from Congressman
Grider of Tennessee which is complimentary of OGC and Personnel for
the handling of an applicant.
deSilva said he believes that developments in Hue may effect a
showdown over the weekend. He noted that he will be going to Wellesley
College tomorrow to talk to a group which is under the sponsorship of
IDA.
The DCI indicated his continued concern at the loss of U. S.
military aircraft in Vietnam.
Wheelon reported that the item on BlackShield deployment had
been deferred from the 303 Committee meeting this afternoon. He
reported that CIA was in fact not responsible for the denial of visas to
s had been alleged to Hornig in the White House
by the State Department. Lastly, he noted that Hyland would be coming
over next week for a look at the ABM problem. The DCI suggested that
might be a useful member of this panel.
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Executive Director noted that the DCI had received a very
complimentary letter from U. Alexis Johnson on the Agency's support
for a long-range study on China.
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