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23 July 1971

"Carver highlighted his Houston's, and [REDACTED] session with the
PFIAB committee which is undertaking a damage asse­tion of the publica­
tion of the secret Pentagon papers. (See Morning Meeting Minutes of 16 July
1971.)

6 August 1971

The Director called attention to the article by Michael Getler in today's
Washington Post, "CIA Patrols Into China Said Halted," and directed (1)
that Maury write a letter for his signature to Senator Stennis making it clear
that Senate Cass be briefed on this topic and obviously leaked it; (2) that
Maury brief Carl March on the background, including the fact that these opera­
tions were not terminated because of the President's projected trip to Com­
munist China but because certain aspects of them were previously exposed in
the press; (3) that the Director of Security (who was present at the Morning
Meeting) get additional background from Maury and see White House staffer
David Young; (4) that Goodwin reply to queries by saying that we know nothing
about this matter; (5) that Houston and Maury utilize this incident in any
material prepared for his use in opposing the Cooper bill; and (6) that the
DDCI brief Dr. Kissinger or General Haig on this matter today.

** 13 August 1971

Knoche called attention to the article by Tad Szulc in today's New York
Times, "Soviet Move to Avert War Is Seen in Pact with India," and said that
the material contained therein on the reason for Foreign Minister Gromyko's
visit to New Delhi closely from highly classified CS material. The A-DDP
noted his concern over this breach of security.

16 August 1971

A-DDP noted the article by Tad Szulc in Sunday's New York Times,
"Attempted Pro-Soviet Coup in Yemen is Reported," contains information
from a TDCS. The Director asked that he call this to the attention of White
House staffer David Young.

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