104-10306- 0021] ee oe M4 ue ert ee Vemecy ata ited ia ee Thom Teed BEE at 1k goa omens = Of i Ll. Cuba - Proposed Infiltration/Exfiltration Onerations Durire ye 2 January 1964 a MEMORANDUM FOR TEE RECORD SUBSECT + Minutes of the Special Group Meeting, 2 January 1964. - PRESENT: Mr. Bundy, Mr. Jchnson, Mr. Gilpatric, and General Carter. ; 3 3 “9 Mr. FitzGerald was present for Iteus 1 and 2. Coionel Steakley was present for Items 3 and 4. . ! January 1964 > : Soy. Pa . roo The infiltration/exfiltration operations in the January 1964 forecast were approved. Three sapotage operations, numbers 3111, 414, and 417, were approved vy the Speciai Group subject to the concurrence of higher authority. Decision was deferred on a sabotage operation, ‘number.413, against the petroleum refinery and storage facilities'’near Santiago. Mr. Johnson said that before he could exercise judgment as to the importance of this operation he must have an analysis as to what effect the total or partial destruction of tnis refinery would have on Cuvan petroleum production and economy generally.’ The Group agreed that such an analysis shoul¢ be prepared and be presented along with this sabotage operation for Special Group action ae its next meeting Cuba - Infiltration/Exfiltration Operations During December 1963. bo Mr. FitzGerald reviewed the accomplishments during the month of cember. He emphasized a successful exfiltration activity of a cently activated ratline. This is the second time in two months hat this ratline has successfully exfiltrated agents in Ganger of. arrest. He also gave a resume of the underwater cemolition operation (number 3117) which damaged a Cuban PT boat (Soviet-type P-6). Also, during the same operation self-destroying anti-bcat mines were placed tn the harbor entrance to. inhibit pursuit. -Cne of the mines was detected scsulting in a Cuban government directive to all ports to take precaution~ is) red e ct Fy ' a aay ry measures. SECRET VES ONLY. fee Rn emngty nsn erp annem may serene cog STE PRT
r presented a paper -¢ 30 Dacember 1953 expressing caf vents concern resarding numncer of tne missions eé an the January i964 schedule of che Joint Reconnaissance | Mr. Johnson enumerated the types of missions which ne resarded : vticularly sensitive, sucha as: (a) coordinaled or cual missions > aevelving Cwo planes in the same area at the same time; (b} those flown ' tco close to Soviet territory; (c) radical changes in aitituce of planes waiie uader surveillance of Sovic t radar; and (2} other radical variatioas cr route. ae Mr. Jonnson Listed 14 BOX TCP missions on which Scate Department needed further study before approval would be given. These missions are fOllows: Jane, Paula, Ruby, Cliff, Alf, Eric, Mervin, Frank, Dwight, Kari, Lioyd, Everett, Hugh, and Caivin. ‘fhe Special Group requested a coordinated position on these missions as to their necessity aad whether a they can be run without a significant or provocative pattern cnange while “oo. . 9, . under Soviet radar surveillance. This coordinated position is to be All Al presented to the Speciai Group at its next meeting. other missions ‘ia the JRC forecast were approved. "] Reconn eissance Forecast. a : cf Tne NRO forecast (paper dated 20 December 1963} was eppreved as -presented, General Carter gave a resume of the excellence and uniqueness ", ¢£ the information: obtained in the "T" and "C" series ] , i fa North Vietnam Workine Group. GE h Mr. @ohnson reported that the Interdepartnental Working Group on North Vietnam Coerations has about concluded its report. Ali members of the Special Group agreed that the report should be critically noted at the highest levels of the Government. It should then be reviewed by the Special Group and presented to" higher author rity: for decision] a wey eee = ‘ fof Ms hehe — Distribution Mx. Johnson ‘Mr. Gilpatric Mr. McCone SECRET EYES ONLY
BEE AS aS da ite notes ata MES gO RI eet om on 10 January 1964 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: . Minutes of the Special Group Meeting, 9 January 1964 PRESENT: Mr. Bundy, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gilpatric, and Mr. McCone. The Attorney General and Mr; FitzGerald were present for Items 1 and 2. é Colonel Steakley and Mr. Kiefer were present for Item 3. 1. Cuba - Consideration of Sabotage Operations. Mr. FitzGerald requested the Special Group to approve a sabotage operation against the petroleum refinery and storage facilities near Santiago. The proposal was disapproved. Another sabotage proposal was made by Mr. FitzGerald against a: sawmill located on the north coast of Oriente Province. The attack .is to be conducted by a commando team which will place incendiaries and demolitions at critical locations throughout the installation. A second target, which may be attacked as security factors permit, is a large floating. crane which has been anchored in the area and which . ’ appears to be used in loading ore from a near-by mine. This operational proposal with its ‘two targets was approved subject to the concurrence of - . higher authority. Also, it was the consensus of the Group that the oo views of higher authority should be obtained on what ‘is desired generally ~~ in the field of sabotage activities in Cuba. 2... Cuba - Proposed Clandestine Intelligence Operations. The Department of the Army requested approval for two operations: (a) the establishment of a clandestine net using the Second National -Front of the Escambray, and (b) the infiltration of a radio operator . -* agent into Cuba. CIA has agreed to provide support for both these. ‘proposals. The two operations were approved. ns See special minutes “~ . —— for additional item |
Lt] 3. [Revised January “Peripheral Reconnaissance Schedule. | , " The JRC paper dated 8 January 1964 was approved as amended. No change was made in the following BOX TOP nissions:. Jane, Paula, : Ruby, Eric, Marvin, Frank, Dwight, Lloyd, Karl, Everett, and Hugh. : .} Operations Cliff and Alf were amended resulting in the cancellation -! of Operation Cliff. Mission Calvin's track was changed permitting it to approach the Latvian coast no closer than 25 nautical miles rather than 20 miles as originally proposed. Mr. McCone raised the question of the increasing number of flights authorized by the JRC. Colonel Steakley said that the number of sup- porting flights required for every reconnaissance platform was largely responsible for the increase. He also pointed out that there is currently a review of COMOR requirements for Cuba being prepared to _ determine whether they can be eased in order to permit a considerably | -: lessened operational schedule.) 96 4 Bes Report No. 12 on North Vietnam. This report Was noted by the Special Group] _ - Sey dis Lele aul Eckel - Distribution Mr. Johnson _ ao ; Mr. Gilpatric OO oo. 7 ; Sty Mr. McCone. — , ; ae NTS \P ‘ ted nat Site,
13-00000 _ 31 Jgnuary 1964 . SUBJECT: Proposed Cuban Operations for February 19646. . Special Group menbers approved by telephone the following infileretion/exfileration operations proposed for February: Kumbere 411, 415, 421, 422, 423, 425, 3121, end 3126. Cperations involving sabotage (Rumbers 414, 424, 3111, and 3412) wera vot considered ty Group cembers pending en overall review of Cuben operations, now completed tut not yet studied. Peter Jessup Dietribution Mz. Johnson _ - Me. Vance |
\ EYES ONLY “ Februar ose Vol, MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD ‘SUBJECT: Minutes of the Special Group Meeting, 13 February 1964 PRESENT: Mr. Bundy, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Vance, and Mr. McCone. General Maxwell D. Taylor, Mr. Thomas A. Mann, and Mr. Desmond FitzGerald were present for Item l. Lt. General Marshall A. Carter was present for Items 1 and. 2. , ‘ 1. Cuba - Covert Activities. A lengthy discussion took place on covert action potential to weaken the Castro regime. The first part of the discussion constituted an exchange of opinion of a general nature. The following points were emphasized: Continued covert action received support although divergence on the level of activity was registered. There was a consensus that the present level of operations was no longer effective in attaining the basic objective of toppling Castro but harassment might keep the regime off balance. There was an area of disagreement on proofs of effectiveness of current and past measures. a Mr. Bundy summarized the dilemma by noting that the high cvisk, dangerous operations are the rewarding ones and the low noise, innocuous. operations prove to be unrewarding. Mr. Mann emphasized that considerably more homework had to be completed before the next OAS meeting (presently unscheduled). Mr. Bundy indicated that a Cabinet level meeting with higher authority would have to be held eventually to determine how far the United States was willing to go. Mr. Bundy turned the discussion to the specific Department of Defense paper. On Sabotage, Mr. Vance stated that he could speak for the Secretary of Defense; his attitude had turned to a harder line. , On Harassment of Free World Shipping to Cur, para- graph 2.a. was considered work in progress. Oi paragraph 2.b.. the attitude was negative, particularly as to sauips of other than Cuban flag. SECRET YES ONLY
13-00000 _ of these papers could be made at a future meeting. Mr. Johnson } On Covert Economic Activities, paragraph 3.a. is part of the present program, Paragraphs 3.b. and c. are parc of an overall blacklisting problem which remains to be explored. On Encouraging Dissidence Among Factions, the consensus was to intensify these activities. Actions against Cuban Subversion in Latin America, paragraphs 1 and 2: A good look should be taken at this type of activity and a determination should be made ona country-by-country and case-by-case basis. On the last paragraph of the paper, it was decided ~ that these efforts constitute work in progress with the exception of shipping surveillance which is under active study by the Departmenc of Defense. A paper on this problem Will be ready next week. It was understood that this was an expression of members’ opinion on types of - action but that specific operational proposals would be submitted to the Special Group as heretofore. Mr. Bundy then asked Mr. Mann to prepare papers covering the major issues of Caribbean surveillance, the blacklisting of firms trading with Havana, covert actions, and types of retaliation. Review Programs On the review programs for Japan, France, Tibet, Taiwan, and China, it was agreed that the papers as prepared were the most useful way to present the material to members. Mr. Vance indicaced he had a number of questions in depth but that he would not take the time at this meeting. Mr. McCone then directed that the area specialists would be made available at Mr. Vance's con- venience to answer any questions he might have. Mr. Bundy e concluded that since a time factor was not involved, formal approval } marked that State had already r egistered its approval. Ere ves : Ne ay ” mr ; } CE oy mi oe ~ ate yan % Peter Jessu® | uy Distribution Mr. Johnson Mr. Vance Mr. McCone
13-00000 — pe . eo . Pot ee . re 24 February 1964 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: Minutes of the Special Group Meeting, 20 February 1964 .PRESENT: . Mr. Bundy, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Vance, and Mr. McCone. ; ; I p.The "Proposed Covert Funding of the was approved by the Special Gr : — SO 7 The previously considered review program papers on France, | f Japan, Tibet, Taiwan, and China also were approved. 1 (ey . TT Tm oe : Seen ~- : 7 8 ee eee Ct ee ee. ca The minutes of the Special Group meeting of 13 February 1964 were modified at the request of Mr. Vance in the following context: In paragraph one under "Cuba - Covert Activities," subheading Sabotage, the phrase "he fully supported the paper under discussion" has been substituted for "his attitude had turned to a harder line." Peter Jessup Distribution Mr. Johnson  .... Mr. Vance © \~accett) Mr. McCone . See Special Minutes | - . for additional item
& “discussione ] a, 28 February 1964 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: Minutes of Meeting of the Special Group, 27 February 1964 g PRESENT: Mr. Bundy, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Vance, and Mr. McCone. , Mr. Bruce Cheever was also present for Item l. L.- Cuba . The Special Group approved the following infiltration/exfiltration and/or caching and resupply operations: Numbers 411, 3121, 415, 422, 431, 3126, 432, 423, 416, 433, 434, and 3122, with the proviso that in regard to Number 434, a double agent operation, the cache would contain money and medicine but no weapons.in case the Cubans decide to terminate the operation and publicize the cache. _ The four sabotage missions, specifically Numbers 414, 3111, 424, . and 3119, were again placed in abeyance pending. eventual resolution . by higher authority of the entire problem of higher noise level operations. — 2 ff } aa mo a a - _ Pi | 4, U f Peter Feest! : Distribution Mr. Johnson Mr. Vance Mr. McCone Please see special minute for addicional items. cn ERE EUS
18-00000 a & 3 April 1964 “MEMORANDIN FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: Minutes of the Meeting of the Special Group, 2 April 1964 PRESENT: Mr. “Bundy , Mr.. Johnson, Mr. Vance, and Mr. McCone. Mr. Desmond FitzGerald was present for Items 1 and 2. I Ps a ‘approved. difference of opinion between| Mr. John Waller was present for Item 3. Colonel Ralph D. Steakley. was present for Item 4. hy Cuba ~ Proposed Operations during April 1964. “In discussing the proposed Cuban operations for the month of ‘April 1964 and three separate papers submitted to all members for noting, the following conclusions were reached: The five infiltra- ‘deterioration when it .remains in stand-by status... Mr. Bundy --tionfexfiltration operations were approved as were the five caching _ operations, However , the five sabotage proposals were tabled. Referring to the paper entitled, "Status of Sabotage and Raiding ~ Capability against Cuba," Mr. FitzGerald emphasized the. economic and “morale aspects of maintaining this potential and the influences of then stated that the time was overdue for submitting to higher authority . the entire question of covert operations against Cuba. The problem of autonomous exile groups and their potential for conducting oper- -: ations on their own and the momentum of these groups even if should be cut off was also discussed. It was clear that the headed by Artime and Ray constitute a considerable threat. support groups | Mr. Bundy indicated that next week he would call a meeting with higher authority and the Secretaries of Defense and State. Mr. _ FitzGerald would outline the current status of operations against ° Cuba, and it was hoped that definite policy lines could be determined _ for future covert activity against Castro. The paper, { | was |announced that a solution. to the slight. I Please see special minute for additional items. oat von Meee: ten §
13-00000 rs , - . ~2- : . a ae . 4% — i 36 ‘Geneivar « Proposed Political Action . “| . —_ a ; woes The paper on| was i approved, Mr. Waller gave a short briefing on the operati , .climate which emphasized the cooperative attitude of th é [sid and the growing likelihood that could be persuaded to support the West more actively. “h(i Monthly Reconnaissance Forecast. “ at ange * The RC Monthly Reconnaissance Forecast for April 1964 was > approved. . . ms a oa freemen - . _— ee 4 Be oe 3 a oo 7 Se 0. Peter tNoap G . Distribution Mr. Johnson _o Mr. Vance :Mr. McCone
Za [aye 2656- @4) _ os _ 2.8 APR 1964 Sasn 8, MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director of Central Intelligence SUBJECT: Overflight of Cuba on 1 May . 1. Although it may, in fact, have little substance, the thought occurs . | that if Castro is seriously considering a "shoot-down" of a U-2, from ©. we! ‘a propaganda standpoint he could not select a better time than 1 May, ‘the traditional Communist holiday, and more significantly the Fourth Anniversary of the "infamous" Francis Gary Powers incident. 2. From a psychological viewpoint, identification of a new U-2 shoot-down with that incident on May Day four years ago might have _considerable appeal to Fidel and might. conceivably influence his judg-. ment in reaching a determination. to take such action. 3. Recognizing that this association is rather tenuous, it might | still be worth considering a stand-down of U-Z overflights on that one .day. This would not seriously impair our intelligence effort and it | would deprive Castro of the opportunity to exploit this rather unique circumstance should he have any inclination to do so. a) Ky JAMES A, CUNNINGHAM, JR. Deputy Assistant Director (Special Activities)
i j ‘ ! 1 May 1964 EXTMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: Minutes of the Meeting of the Special Croup, 30 April 1964 General Carter PRESENT: Mr. Bundy, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Vance,/and Mr. McCone. “Colonel J. C. King and Assistant Secretary of State Mann were present for Item i. Mr. Bruce Cheever and Mr. Theodore Shackley were present for Item 2, Assistant Secretary Mann was also present for Item 2. 7 fet entra ee ene eiahaiica kaa ~ he oe VEU rrr ee a eee poe coe ne : 7 ite Ce nanan a 2. The Current Cuban Operational Cli mate and the Proposed Operations for May 1964, a. A 25-minute briefing was provided on Cuban operations by the Chief of CAS, Miami, Mr. Theodore Shackley. He gave a thorough summary of the policy framework in which programs have been estublished and provided detail on the cechniques used to accomplish these missions. He enuwerated successes achieved to date and indicated the types of difficulty encountered, Ye
13-00000 o j : and Secretary of State Rusk. Mr. Hughes felt that the introduction of . scditional[ iota this theatre was not in accordance i | with existing policy: r. Bundy was of the opinion that the proposed \. temporary introduction of 64 persons for sea operations was not e signi- ficant number. ‘ an a. On the proposal to recruit{—]]personné1 for maritime operations Of 34-A, Mr. Vance and Mr. McCone were in favor and felt that enactment of rapidly as possible "for future maritime operations. “7 CE pe The briefing was well received and members expressed the opinion that the session had been extremely useful. fe me emer namie! b. The Special Group approved the proposed. infiltration/ exfiltration operations into Cuba during May 1964. 3. (Recruitment of personne for Maritime Operations of 34-A, ae nt wee - - soe > 1. the maritime program was long overdue. It was noted that the Ambassador had already registered approval. State, however, requested that the matter be held in abeyance until the return from Ottawa on 1 May of Alexis Johnson i b. As che minutes were going to press on 1 May, the Secretary of the Special Group was informed by telephone that State Department agreement | was obtained with the following proviso: That an intensive and high i priority effort on training of South Vietnam Nationals be undertaken — as . Gheeton 29 - ortav son 7F oo _ Action 29, OPLAN 34-a, proposed by DOD was disapproved.) . 5. [Monthly Forecasts IS a. The NRO Monthly Forecast for May 1964 was approved. ee b. The JRC Monthly Forecast for May 1964 was approved] | wee a Distribution 4c. Johnson mo Mr. Vance ic. McCone ae ety coed
13-000Q0 . FROM THE COORDINATOR OF CUBAN AY#AISS TO THR SPECIAL GRouP GUBIECT: | Standby Capability for the Leusching of Propagende Leaflet Bslleons i. The perpece ef this semerantus ie to present fer your censiderstion and approval, a proposal to ondity the | eapability. If approved, ClA prepeses to neue the rentel of helinm end tanks, which will mean that if utilisation of | «the capebtlity is desired, either Depertueat of Defense | will have te provides the helium or it will have te be 7 eemercially precured at the tine. These alternates are < Im the fall of 1963 the CIA as pert of COE progran, ‘88 approved by the Special Group CAugaented) , developed a covert eapability for the leunchiag ef. propaganda iseflet balisens targetted egoinst Cube. Phe capability consiated ef o properly outfitted merchant ! weasel, ostensibly chartered and operated by Cuben exiles. | In Becenber 1968 ead in the early aonthe of 1963, severe} | proposals were aade by the CIA te utilize this eapebi lity
13-00000 ' | | i 2 but eneh time they were tabled for further ccasiderstion. In April 1963 a epecific propessl to lsunch propagende balloons on May Day 1963 was subsitted to the Special Group and on © April 1963, the proposes] ens disngproved by higher trea ir. Theans Parrett, dated & April 1063). In view of the prevailing eituetion, the CIA propened te diamant ie the capability se it wee expanaive te andatadn and its security was gure te deteriorate, However, at the 18 April 1863 meeting of the Speciel Group, several meubera of the Group felt thet in a eriaie euch 6 capability might be useful and “and other equipsent and be prepared to aunt operations as required utilizing U.8, Bavy or other vessels and crews, to be provided by the Department of Pefense, (See iiautes ef 18 April 1963 Meeting eof the Special Group.) In eceerd- - equipment ang bas been keeping helium oa bend en a rental 3. The enewel expense for maintaining thie enpability | on 8 standby basis hes boon syprextuately [(20,000]of whten | [ex8s80d]uae ween for the rentel of helium toate and co=- pressor. A review of the copability lends the CIA to the Sat.
i | t | \ ! i 3 eoutlugion that the eupability can be aginteained at en neceptable degree of readivesa without having the heliua tenks on hand, In the event utilization ie desired, the Depertuent of Befease would be able te previde the heliua ae well as the launching vessele and crews or if necessary, | factor necessasy to ready the other components of the 4. It is requested that approval be granted for the CIA to proceed, as outlined ia paragraph 2 above, with the termination of rental contrects for heliua tanks aad con-
13-0008 1a) 4 June 1964 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: © Minutes o£, the Heeting of the 303 Committee, 4 June 1944 : : PRESENT : lire. Bundy, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Vance, and Mr. McCone. At the request of Mr. McCone, the paper on the covert action. ‘program in Italy for FY-1965 was deferred until he had time co study nit: more pipe _ - NSAM 303 was circulated and the new designation for the Special anaes < aaa Group 5412, the 303 Committee, was noted. 3. (North Vietnam oF oy ST re - a. The DOD paper dated 19 May 1964 entitled "North Vietnam Operations" was discussed at some length. b. Each annex of the paper was noted. In Annex A, Physical ° Destruction Target List, the members concurred in Mr. Vance’s recom- ; ; mendation to accept all targets with the exceptions of ‘1, 5, and 7. Target 5 was bracketed with ‘Nos. 14 ‘and 15 in Annex B and is subject to the same treatment indicated below. c. In Annex B, Psychological Operations, the listed targets : were approved exce cpt thac Nos. 14 and 15 were to be examined further 7 by DOD and CLA on the operational level. Mr. McCone stated that” in regard to che Mso iribecaen (Ne. 14) this had been a CIA operation for some months and should be continued to be handled in the same way. Ile | further felt that tribal operations of this type should be done covertly. i: ard to Annex C, Intelligence Operations, the targets ; approved and the Committee agreed to Mr. Vance's veto - 4 Ce ee See Special Minute en | | for Addicional Item
{ow s eam 1" . . em, : on "4 e . . : Cain . t 4 ‘ roan) Bois minute also notes the telephonic approval cbtained from all mombers on 30 May for a single cmergency exfiltration operation in and out of Cuba scheduled for early June. ‘ ft nN ' af 3 “ ifs mh i. ; Peter Jessup’ ve x Distribution lr. Johnson Mr. Vance Mr. McCone
22 June 1964 _ MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: Minutes of the Meeting of the 303 Committee, 18 June 1964 PRESENT: Mr. Bundy, Mr. McCone, Mr. Vance, Mr. Johnson. Mr. Mann and Mr. FitzGerald were also present. ’ A general discussion was held on problems arising from increased activities on the part of organized Cuban emigre groups, independent adventurers, purported plots to assassinate Castro and the general edginess and instability on the island. None of those present appeared to feel that it was either realistic or practical to sever connections with or to withdraw support from the two> principal emigre organizations, those of Artime and Ray. The recent escapades and overall capabilities of Manolo Ray were deplored but it was agreed first: that steps should be taken to get the Puerto Rican authorities to release his ship; second: that he should be promptly advised in accordance with the stated policy established by the late President to cease forthwith all activities from the United States Mainland and find | himself a new base of operations; third: no monies would be forthcoming, specifically a requested $25,000, until point two above has been accomplished. No help was to be offered in finding Ray a new Caribbean base. Mr. Mann was particularly interested that Ray not be encouraged to transfer to the Dominican Republic because of the fragility of the regime. The next subject discussed was the recent. visit of Major Oliva to both the Attorney General and Assistant Secretary Mann. It was pointed out that Cliva is both a zealot and a man of integrity and that his only interest in life ‘is leading a return to his homeland. Any attempts to put Oliva into business would be expensive and undesirable at this time. It was decided that Mr. Bundy would ask the Attorney General if he would be willing to dampen Oliva's ardor: The activities of Artime from Nicaragua were discussed next. Alexis Johnson pointed out that Artime raids could conceivably provoke Castro into utilizing Cuban SAM sites; he said this possibility should not be discounted. But it was also pointed out that Artime's recent sugar mill raid succeeded’ in leading Castro to mobilize many persons involved in important sugar harvesting and thus constituted a successful economic warfare byproduct.
It was estimated that Artime's schedule of. one operation per month was overly optimistic; one every three months was about all Artime could accomplish. The decision was to drive home to Artime that his greatest value was not in hazardous hit-and-run actions but in his survival as a continuing psychological threat in being. Mr. FitzGerald, in discussing the current situation in Cuba, stated that he believed the regime was in considerable difficulty. There has been a large increase in the number of executions and mass arrests. He also cited the fact that an entire CIA Pinar del Rio net has been rolled up by Castro's security forces and the key man executed. The sugar and crop prospects — were not. good, the world price having dropped. Some of the members were surprised at this picture and stated it did not seem to conform to the daily bulletins. Mr. McCone said that he would ask for a SNIE on the current situation in Castro Cuba. A paper was discussed on alleged plans which involve the underworld to assassinate certain Cuban leaders. Mr. McCone was somewhat skeptical of the reported plots and stated that he would like to go into the matter further. Others, including Mr. Bundy, felt that the United States was being put on notice and should do everything in its power to ascertain promptly the veracity of the reports and then undertake prevention. It was decided that Mr. Bundy would call'the matter to the Attorney General's attention as a matter of law enforcement. a Peter Jessup. Distribution: Mr. Johnson Mr. Vance Mr. McCone