MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD FROM L. K. WHITE

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80R01284A001800010008-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: October 19, 2005
• Sequence Number: 8
• Publication Date: March 22, 1967
• Content Type: MFR

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
Morning Meeting of 22 March 1967
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DD/I summarized the CIA-DIA team report of 23 February on
strategic weapons in Cuba. He warned that, while the report was
negative, there have been Czech shipments of radioactive cobalt for
medical purposes, which might be distorted in subsequent refugee
reports.
Godfrey noted that the defection of the purported vice president
of the North Korean Central News Agency might provide insights into
the recent reports on increased military activity in North Korea.
Godfrey asked for guidance on the Vice President's upcoming
European trip. The Director suggested that he contact 2
and offer assistance.
DDCI cited the three items on this week's USIB agenda: the Watch
Report, security conditions in Uru uay, and the JAEIC report on cover-
ing The Director asked the DDCI to
take the pre -USIB meeting.
DD/S noted a request from the Department of State to share the
Agency's medical support facilities in Saigon. (See Action 1)
Carver gave a report on the Guam conference.
Warner noted that Senator McCarthy and Representative Fascell
have introduced bills to establish councils for the funding of American
operations abroad. He said that Congressional business will be reduced
next week in connection with Easter.
Chamberlain for A-DD/S&T said that he is expecting a launch
this morning of the Soviet SS-X-6 FOB vehicle.
Chamberlain explained to the Director a recent Swedish announce-
ment concerning a theoretically clean nuclear weapon.
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DD/P initiated a discussion of a briefing on Chinese advanced
weapons for Ambassador Bowles. (See Action 2)
DD/P said that his briefing for the Vice President on counter-
insurgency has been postponed and called attention to press treatment
of the statement on The Asia Foundation.
DDCI noted that Ambassador Henning will be meeting with him
at Headquarters this morning.
The Director initiated a discussion on the timing of the release
of Ho Chi Minh's letters.
1. The Director asked the DD/S to consult with the Executive
Director on replying to the State Department request for medical
support in Saigon.
2. The Director asked the DD/I to see what he can do on the
briefing for Ambassador Bowles and to work out the timing with the
DD/P.
3. The Director asked that Carver and Bill Colby organize
briefings for Ambassadors Bunker and Locke to be given on short
notice pending their convenience.
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