MORNING MEETING OF 16 NOVEMBER 1965
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November 16, 1965
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16 November 1965
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
Morning Meeting of 16 November 1965
of ORR gave a briefing on Southeast Asia. (See Action 1)
DD/I noted Bill Bundy's opposition to having a meeting with
Kissinger in intelligence circles. He reported that Bundy intends to
call the DCI. He noted a favorable reaction from Walt Rostow on an
ORR memo covering the ChiCom economy. He tabled a report on
the intelligence production by DDI/DDS&T for Fiscal Year 1965.
Kent noted the receipt of a letter to the DCI from General Carroll
requesting a SNIE on South Vietnam. He reported that DIA had agreed
to a 16 December date for completion of this paper.
reported that he had spoken with Tom Hughes concerning
Ambassador Anderson's questions on the Department's support for
the USUN Delegation. The DCI said that he would talk with Tom Hughes
about this.
Bannerman noted that the dental health insurance program in, the
Agency would be cancelled as of 1 January 1966.
Houston noted that he will be forwarding a memo to the DCI soon
concerning the terminology used in discussions on freedom of space.
(See Action 2)
Bross reported that Clifford had received the package of China
papers prior to his meeting with the President.
Wheelon gave a status report
He also raised the question of members opposing
an in a igence community-wide response to a series of questions by
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General Wheeler. (See Action 3) Wheelon requested guidance on the
number of Agency personnel who should attend the Air Force R&D
briefings tomorrow in the Agency. It was agreed that the number
would be kept down
He also noted that McGeorge Bundy had told him that he
had been offered a position with the Ford Foundation, as was reported
in the press, but that no decision has been made.
DCI informed the DD/I that he has further views on the Collection
Guidance Staff and will hold further discussions on this matter.
ACTIONS:
1. The DCI requested an assessment of the possible alternatives
which could be used rather than natural tin. (DD/S&T -- by 1 December)
2. The DCI requested that the DD/I consider drafting a memo
on the question of freedom of space.
3. The DCI requested that the question of a JAEIC response to.
General Wheeler's questions be put on the USIB agenda for this week
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and that copies of Wheeler's letter to the DCI be furnished to the
members.
5. The DCI requested a memo on the current status of Viet Cong
and North Vietnamese military leadership. (DD/I -- by 22 November)
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