MORNING MEETING OF 15 MARCH 1966

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
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• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 23, 2002
• Sequence Number: 53
• Publication Date: March 15, 1966
• Content Type: MFR

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15 March 1966
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
Morning Meeting of 15 March 1966
ADD/I gave DCI a memo on France, NATO, and the U. S. providing
background information responsive to a request by the DCI last weekend.
The DCI noted Senator Mansfield's speech on this subject yesterday and
suggested that the speech be examined in terms of its likely effects on
foreign opinion and policy.
ADD/I noted that Harry Schwartz of the New York Times on 13
March published an article crediting the Agency with advanced word on
the 1964 Soviet economic slowdown.
Godfrey noted White House staff concern yesterday about a speech
by Representative Rivers in which he described cargo aboard a Soviet
ship. A background memo on intelligence concerning the ship was sent
to the White House. (See Action 2)
Kent reported that he will leave for Honolulu today to brief CINCPAC
on the estimating process. DCI suggested that Kent also meet and brief
CINCPACFLT, PACAF, USARPAC, and military planners.
noted a request yesterday from a White House staffer who
was drawing together material for a speech by Moyers to be made to
newspaper editors concerning "myths about Vietnam and China. "
supplied the staffer with a previously written memo on this
subject.
Bross said arrangements were under way to refine and finalize the
agenda for the meeting with the PFIAB next week.
Bross noted that General Taylor, Professor Langer, and Pat Coyne
are planning a trip to some fourteen countries in the Middle Eastern area
in June. They have requested briefing materials on intelligence activities
in each of the countries they will visit.
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DD/S&T reported on the status of a study being made by Dr.
concerning possibilities for use of advance munitions in
bombing operations in Southeast Asia. DCI requested that
upon completion of his study, confer with of ORR prior to a
briefing of the DCI.
DDCI noted that the President had named Admiral Taylor to be
Deputy Director of DIA replacing General Fitch. It was agreed that
this was a very worthy selection. DDCI said he had mentioned our
delight to Secretary Vance.
DCI noted receipt of a letter from an admiral in charge of the
Strategic Target Planning Staff at SAC. The Staff plans to brief the
JCS 21-23 March, and the admiral will be coming to the Agency to
discuss matters of mutual interest. DCI will invite the admiral to a
lunch here at Headquarters, and DD/S&T will arrange a list of Agency
officers to attend.
1. Noting a current list of dubious Dominicans still in office, DCI
requests an examination of the implications of this and requests advice
as to what actions should be suggested. The Interdepartmental Regional
Group may have to consider the matter. (DD/P by 22 March)
2. OGC is requested to discuss with Mr. Blandford of the staff of
the House Armed Services Committee the implications of Representative
Rivers' speech yesterday. (OGC - In the course of the day)
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