MORNING MEETING OF 17 MAY 1966

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• Collection: General CIA Records
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• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: May 21, 2013
• Sequence Number: 10
• Publication Date: May 17, 1966
• Content Type: MFR

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17 May 1966
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
Morning Meeting of 17 May 1966
25X1 of OSI gave a background briefing on the Soviet Bio-Astronautics
program and drew comparisons with the U. S. program in this field.
DD/I noted a request by Bob Komer to revise the Vietnam Weekly.
Komer requested that the Weekly de-emphasize military activities in
Vietnam and give more coverage to political, economic, and pacification
problems.
Godfrey reported on the situation in the Hue area. DCI discussed the
need for hourly Sitreps on Vietnam and directed that we ensure timely
Agency access to all pertinent messages. (See Action 1)
ADD/S reported that the cost-of-living allowance for U. S. employees
in Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands will continue.
ADD/S reported on a Civil Service Commission request that the
Agency detail five employees to assist in arrangements at the forthcoming
civil rights conference. DCI instructed that Agency employees are not to
participate directly in the arrangements for the conference or in any civil
rights activities.
ADD/S reported on the Savings Bond Drive.
Warner reported on yesterday's Senate debate. Discussion then turned
to what assistance might be rendered in analyzing the New York Times
articles. (See Action 2)
Bross reported that expurgated versions of the damage assessment
of the New York Times articles have been forwarded to Clifford and Moyers.
DD/S&T noted that the French nuclear tests in the Pacific, originally
scheduled for July, may have been moved up to June. 25X1
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DD/S&T reported that the Soviets have put up a weather satellite
and may now be in a position to fulfill their commitment to exchange
weather data with the U. S.
DD/S&T reported unusual communications activity on Soviet
missile and space ranges.
DD/P noted that AID Administrator Bell had been in touch with
President Hannah of Michigan State University. Discussion ensued on
the possibility of enlightening Hannah of the facts on the MSU controversy.
Warner is to speak with Senator Saltonstall in view of his previous state-
ments.
DD/P reported on the Dominican Republic situation and that the
Balaguer bandwagon is now rolling. The possibility of a Bosch pull-out
was discussed. (See Action 3)
Executive Director reported on the draft Executive Order prepared
by the Macy-chaired task force on the use of the polygraph. He noted
objection to the use of the word "approval" by the Civil Service Chairman
regarding regulations concerning the use of the polygraph in employment
screening, personnel investigation, and intelligence operations. After
discussion, DCI instructed that our representatives are to seek the sub-
stitution of the word "review" in place of "approval" and deletion of any
reference to intelligence operations.
DDCI referred to the briefing of Secretary McNamara on the Agency's
analysis of the MIG shoot-down.
ACTIONS:
2. Warner is to take an expurgated version of the damage assess-
ment of the New York Times articles to Senator Symington and discuss
it with him.
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3. Reports to the DCI on the Dominican Republic situation are to be
made frequently. Absence of any new developments is also to be reported.
(DD/I)
L. K. White
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