MORNING MEETING OF 16 NOVEMBER 1965

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R001500110010-1
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 21, 2016
• Document Release Date: December 9, 2003
• Sequence Number: 10
• Publication Date: November 16, 1965
• Content Type: MFR

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16 November 1965
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
Morning Meeting of 16 November 1965
of ORR gave a briefing on Southeast Asia. (See Action 1)
DD/I noted Bill Bundy's opposition to having a meeting with
Kissinger in intelligence circles. He reported that Bundy intends to
call the DCI. He noted a favorable reaction from Walt Rostow on an
ORR memo covering the ChiCom economy. He tabled a report on
the intelligence production by DDI/DDS&T for Fiscal Year 1965.
R. J. Smith noted the GIB items this morning on a possible third
CCNE and the delivery of Soviet IL-18's to China. He also reported
that the F-101 aircraft lost last night was due to a SAM firing.
Kent noted the receipt of a letter to the DCI from General Carroll
requesting a SNIE on South Vietnam. He reported that DIA had agreed
to a 16 December date for completion of this paper.
reported that he had spoken with I concerning 25X1
Ambassador Anderson's questions on the Department's support for
the USUN Delegation. The DCI said that he would talk with 25X1
about this.
Bannerman noted that the dental health insurance program in the
Agency would be cancelled as of 1 January 1966.
Houston noted that he will be forwarding a memo to the DCI soon
concerning the terminology used in discussions on freedom of space.
(See Action 2)
Bross reported that Clifford had received the package of China
papers prior to his meeting with the President.
Wheelon gave a status report on the development of
He also raised the question of JAEIC memb-erz-oppozing
an intelligence' community-wide response to a series of questions by
DIA review(s) completed.
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General Wheeler. (See Action 3) Wheelon requested guidance on the
number of Agency personnel who should attend the Air Force R&D
briefings tomorrow in the Agency. It was agreed that the number
would be kept down to 20-25 officers.
FitzGerald noted the difference of opinion between Ambassador
Anderson to the internal situation in Portugal after
Salazar. (See Action 4)
FitzGerald initiated a discussion of Viet Cong tactics and
expressed his concern as to the meaning of the current "meat grinder"
developments. (See Action 5)
Executive Director noted that Agency officers will be attending
Project HELPFUL today and tomorrow. He noted that the Agency
University Associates would be coming to Washington tomorrow and
will be briefed for two days. He reported that he would
be forwarding to the DCI and DDCI a report on the 100 Universities
Program which was in general favorably received.
The DDCI reported that he had been informed that
had been told that the Indians were developing an
atomic bomb. He also noted that McGeorge Bundy had told him that he
had been offered a position with the Ford Foundation, as was reported
in the press, but that no decision has been made.
DCI informed the DD/I that he has further views on the Collection
Guidance Staff and will hold further discussions on this matter.
ACTIONS:
1. The DCI requested an assessment of the possible alternatives a=,,
which could be used rather than natural tin. (DD/S&T -- by 1 December)
2. The DCI requested that the DD/I consider drafting a memo
on the question of freedom of space.
3. The DCI requested that the question of a JAEIC response to
General Wheeler's questions be put on the USIB agenda for this week
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and that copies of Wheeler's letter to the DCI be furnished to the
members.
4. DD/P requested a memorandum on the succession problem
in Portugal for use in conversations with Ambassador Anderson.
(DD/I -- by 22 November) : a a_-u,r i : ;. z .....,
5. The DCI requested a memo on the current status of Viet Cong
and North Vietnamese military leadership. (DD/I -- by 22 November)
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