MORNING MEETING OF 14 OCTOBER 1966

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R001500080052-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: January 4, 2017
• Document Release Date: September 3, 2003
• Sequence Number: 52
• Publication Date: October 14, 1966
• Content Type: MFR

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Morning Meeting of 14 October 1966
DD/I noted the completion of a memorandum with annex on the
in connection with the Presidential trip. In response to
a question from the Director, the DD/I and Godfrey assured him
that the proper studies are reaching the Executive Secretariat at
State, where sixty briefing books are being prepared for the trip.
In connection with the review, the DD/I noted
that he is preparing a prospectus in order to give alternatives
on how he might best utilize the Intelligence Community. He expects
to hear more on this from I today.
DD/I reported that, as requested by the Director, he has examined
with DD/S&T, and the CS the possibility of reducing the U-2
Cuban program. They have concluded that the program can be reduced
as much as 50 percent. Discussion followed on what procedures should
be utilized to effect this reduction. (See Action 1)
Godfrey called the Director's attention to a completed special re-
port on Jamaica. The Director queried Godfrey about the conclusions
and indicated that the Caribbean islands are a source of some concern
to him.
The Director asked Godfrey about the status of the new covers for
Agency publications and indicated that he wishes to move ahead with
their use as expeditiously as possible.
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for Kent said that the minor modifications to the
"warning" Estimate, NIE 11-10-66, have been telephonically arranged.
The Director agreed to its publication.
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the use of satellites for astronomical observations and suggested that
this is a matter which should possibly go on the agenda of the NRO Execu-
tive Committee.
ADD/S briefed the Director on the differences in position between
the Agency and the Army concerning
The Director said to continue the program as is but to obtain
the ry's agreement to 15 March as a cut-off date.
ADD/S noted that the paper-pulping machines at Headquarters are
shredding 16, 000 pounds of classified paper per day. (See Action 2)
Carver called attention to Joe Alsop's column this morning and
noted that he will be talking with Stewart Alsop this afternoon.
Houston reported that a staff in the State Department is responsible
for arranging international conferences but not for security review. He
suggested that this might be a subject for examination by the USIB
Security Committee. (See Action 3)
Parrott noted the inclusion on next week's USIB agenda of an item
The Director said that there
should be a preliminary discussion at USIB of all aspects of this prob-
lem and that appropriate non-USIB members should be present.
ADD/P briefed the Director on the arrangements and procedures
taken at Headquarters and in the field for personnel and equipment
involved with the President's trip. DD/S, in answer to a question,
said that temporary close support stations are being moved into
Executive Director reported on the Agency's success in restoring
the pension of and helping to secure a small business loan for an
ex-employee. The Director complimented Jack Earman on his handling
of this case. He warned that there appeared to be an increasing number
of cases involving reassignment or termination which become a source
of embarrassment to the Agency. He pointed out that the consequences
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of firing could have far more impact than those of hiring and could
adversely affect the Agency's reputation. He warned that the Agency
cannot tolerate such administrative practices.
Executive Director said that it is important for the Director's
office to be kept up to date on contacts between Agency personnel
and former Agency Directors and DDCI's. He asked that favors
requested by these individuals be cleared through his office.
DDCI said that he will be out of town from noon today until noon
on Monday.
The Director discussed a cable from and asked the
ADD/P to pass the sense of concern to the State
Department. He said that he would be glad to contact Secretary Rusk
on this matter if the ADD/P at any time considers this necessary.
(See Action 5)
ACTIONS:
1. The Director requested that DD/I sound out General Carroll
on his views concerning the reduction of the U-2 Cuban program.
(DD/I by 19 October)
2. The Director requested that DD/S investigate the possibility
of selling the shredded waste paper which the Agency daily discards.
3. The Director asked Houston to prepare a note for his signature
to the USIB Security Committee concerning security procedures on in-
formation disseminated at international conferences. (OGC by 20
October)
4. The Director asked Houston to ascertain the details of how an
Agency-controlled intelligence report received dissemination to un-
authorized parties in connection with
5. The Director told the ADD/P to convene an ad hoc committee
of senior interagency officers in order to work out a solution to the
problem raised b on the future of
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