MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD FROM L. K. WHITE

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80R01284A001800040025-7
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
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• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: January 4, 2017
• Document Release Date: April 8, 2008
• Sequence Number: 25
• Publication Date: February 9, 1968
• Content Type: MFR

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
Morning Meeting of 9 February 1968
DD/I reported that is in place in the Pentagon
with General Wood's study group on overseas bases.
Godfrey noted there are indications that the B-52 sorties are
having an impact on the North Vietnamese in the Khe Sanh area.
Godfrey drew attention tol I reports indicating the
imminence of new attacks on Saigon both from the east and west.
Godfrey reported that the Arab-Israeli handbook has been com-
pleted.
Carver noted that various policy-makers have spoken highly of
the Saigon Station's performance during the recent crisis.
Warner reported that Senators Milton Young and Ernest Hollings
received briefings yesterday.
Bross drew attention to the forthcoming PFIAB agenda and noted
that the technique of joint briefings of the Board has been introduced.
He noted three agenda items which would involve CIA in briefings con-
ducted jointly with DIA or State, or with both on the subject "The
Soviet Presence in the Middle East. " The Director asked that, at
least in the latter case, Bross attempt to arrange for CIA to present
the briefing with State and Defense standing by to answer questions.
(See Action 1)
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Bross advised of the items which PFIAB has asked the Director
to discuss, which include the identification of weaknesses and gaps in
U. S. intelligence support of the military effort in Vietnam, recom-
mendations on ultimate disposition of the OXCART fleet, and views on
the effects of the confrontation policy on the defector program.
DD/S&T reported that an OXCART flight is scheduled for Vietnam
The Director announced that Gordon Stewart will be appointed
Inspector General on the retirement of Jack Earman.
The Director noted that Patrick Seale, who ghosted Mrs. Philby's
book, is in this country gathering material for his own book on Philby.
The Director asked that he be kept posted on any indications that Seale
is attempting to elicit information from current Agency employees or
alumni.
1. The Director asked the DD/I to provide him by next Monday
the names of the CIA brief ers who will appear before PFIAB. (DD/I
lb by 12 February. )
4. The Director requestea the JJL11 to prepare a MUCK-up U1
Khe Sanh troop dispositions.
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