MORNING MEETING OF 26 APRIL 1966

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
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• Document Creation Date: December 21, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 15, 2003
• Sequence Number: 23
• Publication Date: April 26, 1966
• Content Type: MFR

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
Morning Meeting of 26 April 1966
26 April 1966
ADD/I reported that it has been decided that the DD/I will be the
Agency representative in interagency meetings in connection with
NSAM 156 relating to overhead reconnaissance. ADD/I will chair an
Agency committee to look into the implications of the recent letter
sent to Secretary Rusk by the BOB Director and the Presidential
Science Adviser concerning certain aspects of this.
ADD/I tabled the latest memo prepared by Task Force LOOKOUT.
There continue to be no signs of installation of SSM's in NVN.
ADD/I tabled an ORR memo on the growing number of Soviet in-
stallations believed to be long-range SAM's. The DCI asked the DD/I
to check with to find out whether such studies as these go
automatically to the DOD DD/R&E and the service Secretary as well.
Godfrey reported late word that a MIG-21 was shot down by an F4C
using a SIDEWINDER this morning in NVN.
Godfrey tabled a memo on the implications of the recent increase in
jet fighter clashes in NVN. The memo is being given routine distribu-
tion.
Godfrey reported that a I (drone was lost last night.
It was not over hostile territory when it was lost, and the cause is
unknown.
Godfrey reported that the Pope will receive Gromyko today, pre-
sumably for discussions on Vietnam.
Houston tabled copies of Senator Saltonstall's forthcoming news-
letter to constituents. The document contains favorable commentary
on the Agency.
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Bross reported that the President's Board has sent a letter to
the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State asking for com-
ments on the gaps and deficiencies of intelligence coverage. Coyne
describes this as a "normal annual inquiry. " DCI noted that Senator
Milton Young had recently told him he believes the President's Board
should be more visible. It was agreed that Bross will register this
observation in forthcoming discussions with Gordon Gray.
Bross reported that General Taylor is being briefed this morning
on the NIS institution.
DD/P reported on an exchange of messages between the JCS, MACV,
and CINCPAC on the proposition to double the number of PAT teams in
SVN. JCS is somewhat dubious. MACV and CINCPAC are more favorably
inclined.
DDCI and DCI discussed the White House meeting with the President
held yesterday evening. Subjects included Vietnam, the President's con-
cern over the balance of payments situation, the President's direct interest
in ensuring a maximum Government participation in Bond purchases
through the Payroll Savings Plan, and Pakistan. Specifically, there is
some hope that the current situation presents opportunities for major
defections from the Viet Conpr_ The, tment is looking into this. The
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1. DCI referred to heightened concern over the political outlook in
the Dominican Republic. At the request of Higher Authority, Tom Mann
is calling on the DCI today to discuss the situation. DCI directed that
the Agency "go to general quarters" and be certain to do all that is pos-
sible to ensure stabilization.
2. Chief, SAVA is requested to contact Walt Rostow and to relay
names of U. S. civilian advisers who helped establish the stable Korean
government who might be capable of doing a similar job in support of )
Ambassador Lodge in SVN. (Chief, SAVA - In the course of the day)
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3. Noting that Senator Margaret Chase Smith will be coming to
the Agency for breakfast at 0730 on 29 April, DCI requests that an
interesting agenda be arranged including tours to such key spots as
the Operations Center, PPB, FMSAC, and the ADP center. (OGC -
Status report at Morning Meeting on 28 April)
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