MORNING MEETING OF 17 NOVEMBER 1966
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CIA-RDP80B01676R001500080029-5
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April 24, 2003
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November 17, 1966
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Morning Meeting of 17 November 1966
DD/I said that he has been examining the operation of Task Force
and feels that, given the small amount of data available, the
Task Force is simply duplicating the Watch Committee and the commu-
nity's current intelligence shops. He proposed that the Task Force
either be placed on an inactive basis or operate with less frequency.
The DDCI opted for the first alternative, and the Director agreed.
DD/I reported on the status of the action to reduce photographic
coverage of Cuba. (See Action 1)
Godfrey briefed on internal Chinese political trends. He explained
the treatment in the CIB of signs pointing to a Chinese test, and the
Director remarked that the subject had been handled well.
Godfrey discussed) If or a 25X1
meeting. The Director noted that he has already approved the meeting
and that Godfrey should proceed accordingly.
In response to a question by the DDCI on an item in
Godfrey and Chamberlain agreed that it points to a Soviet
Kent said that he had received the Director's message on Jordan
and intends to give him a memorandum by COB today. The Director
advised that a Board memorandum circulated to USIB principals for
information will suffice. (See Action 2)
Kent noted that State will move to postpone vote-slip action on the
South-West Africa Estimate.
alerted the Director to State's intention to discuss the
Watch Report's coverage of the Israeli-Jordan situation.
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Carver reported that Komer has asked the Agency to take a look
at the Viet Cong's ability to recruit in South Vietnam and that
will draft and coordinate a response.
Houston reported that OGC has completed a study on the protection
of classified intelligence information for PFIAB and has sent a copy to
the Justice Department. The Director asked the DDCI to take care of
this item. DDCI asked Houston to send him a copy of the paper for
perusal, after which he will discuss it with Houston.
Chamberlain for A-DD/S&T reported on yesterday's meeting of the
Director's Space Panel. He said that Duckett has invited
to Headquarters on 8 December to discuss certain matters con-
cerning reconnaissance. The Director said that he wants to speak with
Duckett on this. (See Action 3)
DD/P briefed the Director on a program involving the purchase of
DD/P noted a cable from
members
quarters.
The Director approved.
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presently visiting Head-
The Director said that he had given distribution to a cable from
de Silva concerning a request for personnel.
ACTIONS:
1. The Director asked DD/I to contact General Carroll on the
reduction of photographic coverage of Cuba. (DD/I by 28 November)
paring the memorandum on Jordan talk with
3. The Director asked Chamberlain to apprise him of the Agency's
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