LETTER TO DR.RALPH LEE WOODWARD FROM STANSFIELD TURNER

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• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP86B00985R000200200012-6
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• Document Page Count: 19
• Document Creation Date: December 16, 2016
• Document Release Date: December 29, 2004
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• Publication Date: July 18, 1979
• Content Type: LETTER

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18 JUL 1979
Dear Dr. Woodward:
I am looking forward to seeing you at the evening discussion and
dinner at Central Intelligence Agency Headquarters on Thursday, 2 August.
Our discussion will consider Central America after the end of the Somoza
dynasty. We will focus on the prospects for political and economic
stability in this sharply polarized region, paying particular attention
to the potential impact of a radical, pro-Cuban regime in Managua.
Although there are common trends and problems in Central America I would
hope that we can also discuss the situation in the individual countries.
I understand you have agreed to lead off our discussion. Your
remarks will be followed by comments from Dr. Kenneth Grieb of Wisconsin
on contemporary Central American realities and by Dr. Thomas Walker of
Ohio on the difficulties we will encounter under present US policies.
I shall be delighted if our discussion turns up facets on the subject
that have not been receiving the attention they deserve.
The plan for the evening is as follows: The company will assemble
in my conference room in the CIA Headquarters Building in Langley,
Virginia, 7D64, between 5:30 and 6:00. Refreshments will be served.
Our discussion will begin at 6:00 and continue until 7:00 when dinner
will be served. After dinner, or about 7:30, we shall resume discussion
and continue until 8:30 or so, as the intensity of our interest dictates.
The company will be small, with six outside guests and eight insiders,
to facilitate an exchange in which all may participate.
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STAT
I am looking forward to your joinin us. I have aske
the Assistant NIO for Latin America on or lo
my Academic Relations Staff, on to co
E ete e
arrangements. Please call them i you nee any further information or
assistance.
Yours sincerely,
STANSFIELD TURNER
STAT
Dr. Ralph Lee Woodward
VAT
STAT
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Letter to Dr. Ralph Lee Woodward
Distribution:
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1 - DDCI
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1 - D/NFAC
1 - A/NIO/LA
3 - NFAC/CAR
1 - NFAC Registry
NFAC/ACAR
/is (16 July 1979)
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1.8 Jul r,.-.,
I am looking forward to seeing you at the evening discussion and
dinner at Central Intelligence Agency Headquarters on Thursday, 2 August.
Our discussion will consider Central America after the end of'the Somoza
dynasty. We will focus on the prospects for political and economic
stability in this sharply polarized region, paying particular attention
to the potential impact of a radical, pro-Cuban regime in Managua.
Although there are common trends and problems in Central America I would
hope that we can also discuss the situation in the individual countries.
Our discussion will be led off by Dr. Ralph Lee Woodward of Tulane
University who will speak briefly on the implications of the Nicaragua
crisis for the other Central American states, I understand you have agreed
to comment on contemporary Central American realities. Your remarks will
then be followed by those of Dr. Thomas Walker, University of Ohio, on
difficulties we will encounter under present US policies. I.shall be
delighted if our discussion turns up facets on the subject that have not
been receiving the attention they deserve,
The plan for the evening is as follows: The company will assemble
in my conference room in the CIA Headquarters Building in Langley,
Virginia, 7D64, between 5:30 and 6:00. Refreshments will be served,
Our discussion will begin at 6:00 and continue until 7:00 when dinner
will be served. After dinner, or about 7:30, we shall resume discussion
and continue until 8:30 or so, as the intensity of our interest dictates.
The company will be small, with six outside guests and eight insiders,
to facilitate an exchange in which all may participate.
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I am looking forward to your joinin asked
the Assistant NIO for Latin America, on or 1 1of
my Academic Relations Staff, on Ito complete the
arrangements. Please call them if you need any further information or
assistance.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Kenneth J. Grieb
STAT
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Letter to Dr. Kenneth J. Grieb
Distribution:
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1 - DDCI
1 - Exec. Registry
1 - D/NFAC
1 - A/NIO/LA
3 - NFAC/CAR
1 - NFAC Registry
NFAC/ACAR
tjs (16 July 1979)
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16 JUL 1979
Dear Dr. Walker-
I am looking forward to seeing you at the evening discussion and
dinner at Central Intelligence Agency Headquarters on Thursday, 2 August,
Our discussion will consider Central America after the end of the Somoza
dynasty. We will focus on the prospects for political and economic
stability in this sharply polarized region, paying particular attention
to the potential impact of a radical, pro-Cuban regime in Managua.
Although there are common trends and problems in Central America I would
hope that we can also discuss the situation in the individual countries.
Our discussion will be led off by Dr. Ralph Lee Woodward of Tulane
University who will speak briefly on the implications of the Nicaragua
crisis for the other Central American states. I understand that you
have agreed to comment on the general direction of US policy towards
the region and the difficulties we will encounter unless it is modified.
I shall be delighted if our discussion turns up facets on the subject
that have not been receiving the attention they deserve.
The plan for the evening is as follows: The company will assemble
in my conference room in the CIA Headquarters Building in Langley,
Virginia, 7D64, between 5:30 and 6:00. Refreshments will be served.
Our discussion will begin at 6:00 and continue until 7:00 when dinner
will be served. After dinner, or about 7:30, we shall resume discussion
and continue until 8:30 or so, as the intensity of our interest dictates.
The company will be small, with six outside guests and eight insiders,
to facilitate an exchange in which all may participate,
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I am looking forward to your joinin us I have asked STAT
the Assistant NIO for Latin America, on I _j o STAT
my Academic Relations Staff, on I I, to complete the STAT
arrangements. Please call them if you need any further information or
assistance.
Yours sincerely,
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Distribution:
Original - Addressee
1 - DCI
1 - DDCI
1 - Exec. Registry
1 - D/NFAC
1 - A/NIO/LA
3 - NFAC/CAR
1 - NFAC Registry
NFAC/ACAR
Hs (16 July 1979)
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18 JUL 1979
Dear Bob:
You are cordially invited to participate in an evening discussion
dinner at Central Intelligence Agency Headquarters on Thursday, 2 August.
Our discussion will consider Central America after the end of'the Somoza
dynasty. We will focus on the prospects for political and economic
stability in this sharply polarized region, paying particular attention
to the potential impact of a radical, pro-Cuban regime in Managua.
Although there are common trends and problems in Central America I would
hope that we can also discuss the situation in the individual countries.
Our discussion will be led off by Dr. Ralph Lee Woodward of Tulane
University who will speak briefly on the implications of the Nicaragua
crisis for the other Central American states and Dr. Kenneth Grieb of
Wisconsin will present his assessment of contemporary Central American
realities. Dr. Thomas Walker, University of Ohio, will then comment on
the general direction of US policy toward the region and the. difficulties
we will encounter unless it is modified. After that we shall all have
our say.
The plan for the evening is as follows: The company will assemble
in my conference room in the CIA Headquarters Building in Langley,
Virginia, 7D64, between 5:30 and 6:00. Refreshments will be served.
Our discussion will begin at 6:00 and continue until 7:00 when dinner
will be served. After dinner, or about 7:30, we shall resume discussion
and continue until 8:30 or so, as the intensity of our interest dictates.
The company will be small, with six outside guests and eight insiders,
to facilitate an exchange in which all may participate.
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I am looking forward to your joining us. I have asked
the Assistant NIO for Latin America, on of
my Academic Relations Staff, on to complete e
arrangements. Please call them if you need any further information or
assistance.
Yours,
Dr. Robert A. Pastor
Senior Staff Member
National Security Council
Room 392, OEOB
17th & Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20506
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Letter to Dr. Robert A. Pastor
Distribution:
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1 - DDCI
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1 - D/NFAC
1 - A/NIO/LA
3 - NFAC/CAR
I - NFAC Registry
NFAC/ACAR)
is (16 July 1979)
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18 JUL 1979
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Dear See-retary-Vaky:
You are cordially invited to participate in an evening discussion
dinner at Central Intelligence Agency Headquarters on 'Thursday, 2 August.
Our discussion will consider Central America after the end of'the Somoza
dynasty. We will focus on the prospects for political and economic
stability in this sharply polarized region, paying particular attention
to the potential impact of a radical, pro-Cuban regime in Managua.
Although there are common trends and problems in Central America I would
hope that we can also discuss the situation in the individual countries.
Our discussion will be led off by Dr. Ralph Lee Woodward of Tulane
University who will speak briefly on the implications of the Nicaragua
crisis for the other Central American states and Dr. Kenneth Grieb of
Wisconsin will present his assessment of contemporary Central American
realities, Dr. Thomas Walker, University of Ohio, will then comment on
the general direction of US policy toward the region and the, difficulties
we will encounter unless it is modified. After that we shall all have
our say.
The plan for the evening is as follows: The company will assemble
in my conference room in the CIA Headquarters Building in Langley,
Virginia, 7D64, between 5:30 and 6:00, Refreshments will be served.
Our discussion will begin at 6:00 and continue until 7:00 when dinner
will be served. After dinner, or about 7:30, we shall resume discussion
and continue until 8:30 or so, as the intensity of our interest dictates.
The company will be small, with six outside guests and eight insiders,
to facilitate an exchange in which all may participate.
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STAT
I am looking forward to your joini
the Assistant NIO for Latin America on STAT
my Academic Relations Staff, on to complete the 10 STAT
arrangements, Please call them i you need any further information or
assistance.
Yours sincerely,
Awl
STANSFIELD TURNER
The Honorable Viron P. Vaky
Assistant Secretary
Bureau of Inter-American Affairs
Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
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Letter to The Honorable Viron P. Vaky
Distribution:
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1 - A/NIO/LA
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NFAC/ACARA
(16 July 1979)
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18 JUL 1979
Dear Ambassador Crimmins:
You are cordially invited to participate in an evening discussion
dinner at Central Intelligence Agency Headquarters on Thursday, 2 August.
Our discussion will consider Central America after the end of'the Somoza
dynasty. We will focus on the prospects for political and economic
stability in this sharply polarized region, paying particular attention
to the potential impact of a radical, pro-Cuban regime in Managua..
Although there are common trends and problems in Central America I would
hope that we can also discuss the situation in the individual countries.
Our discussion will be led off by Dr. Ralph Lee Woodward of Tulane
University who will speak briefly on the implications of the Nicaragua
crisis for the other Central American states and Dr. Kenneth Grieb of
Wisconsin will present his assessment of contemporary Central American
realities. Dr. Thomas Walker, University of Ohio, will then comment on
the general direction of US policy toward the region and the-difficulties
we will encounter unless it is modified, After that we shall all have
our say.
The plan for the evening is as follows: The company will assemble
in my conference room in the CIA Headquarters Building in Langley,
Virginia, 7D64, between 5:30 and 6:00. Refreshments will be served,
Our discussion will begin at 6:00 and continue until 7:00 when dinner
will be served. After dinner, or about 7:30, we shall resume discussion
and continue until 8:30 or so, as the intensity of our interest dictates.
The company will be small, with six outside guests and eight insiders,
to facilitate an exchange in which all may participate.
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I am looking forward to your joining us, I have asked I STAT
the Assistant NIO for Latin America, on o STAT
my Academic Relations Staff, o to complete the STAT
arrangements. Please call them if you need any further information or
assistance.
Yours sincerely,
STANSFIELD TURNER
Ambassador John
Crimmins
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Letter to Ambassador John H. Crimmins
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