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26 July 1972

The Director . . . went on to ask the DDS for the background
of a decision to have [REDACTED] of the Office of Security accompany
Fred Flott on a White House survey of the drug scene in Southeast
Asia. The Director said that in the future his or the DDS's
prior approval will be required in all cases where the Agency
is asked by the White House or any other element of the Government
to send an Agency officer on a narcotics-connected mission.

27 July 1972

DDP reported that Cord Meyer advised Bud Krogh of the White
House staff of our unwillingness to have [REDACTED] accompany a new
narcotics survey team to Southeast Asia and the possibility that
Krogh may call the Director to reclaim. The Director briefed on
the status of this decision and noted his conversation with
Al Haig on this topic.

1 August 1972

DDS related that Mr. [REDACTED] of the CI Staff received a call
from the Secret Service requesting our training film on defensive
driving. The Director interposed no objection to making this
film available.

8 August 1972

Houston reported that Judge McArdle granted a motion for
summary judgment in the Torte case.

21 August 1972

Houston noted a telephone call from Howard Hunt who explained
that his attorney was with him and had a question about a friend's
past affiliation with the Agency. [REDACTED] DD/Sec has
reviewed the employment, and Houston reported that he replied
directly to Hunt's friend, Mr. [REDACTED] that his old
affiliation should create no problems in connection with his
appearance before a grand jury.

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