CIA Defended by Its Critics and Supporters
An Associated Press article surveys the CIA’s secrecy and scrutiny. It outlines US congressional oversight, the USIB and Special Group, and calls for stronger joint watchdogs while noting praise for efficiency and risks of overreach. It references Kennedy and debates on policy versus intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruit
CIA
U.S. Intelligence Board
USIB
U.S
Defense Intelligence Agency
Armed Services Intelligence
FBI
Atomic Energy Commission
National Security Council
Defense and State
George Bundy
USSB
Bay of Pigs
U.S. Congress
Senate
House
Sen
Margaret [Chase Smith
Maine
CIA Allegations Span Cold War Scandals And Conspiracy Claims
A collection of unverified allegations claims CIA meddling across borders. Alleged plots include bribery attempts in Cyprus and Laos election interference, support for Congolese forces, sugar sabotage with Soviet trade, and a thwarted courier theft. The piece also discusses suppression of The Invisible Government and debates over US intelligence spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyprus
CIA
Laos
Mobuto
Congo
Stanleyville
Puerto Rico
John F. Kennedy
CLA
Cairo
Inside the CIA A look at intelligence and covert work
A profile of the Central Intelligence Agency describes its two main wings plans and intelligence, its Langley home, and its global remit. It explains how agents are recruited from campuses, how field operatives observe and may act, and how the agency uses propaganda and funding to influence events worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Langley
Washington
CIA
Central Intelligence Agency
Defense
Mao
Minsk
Politburo
Tes
Gustavus Adolphus
Negroes Endorse Connally Carr Onion for statewide posts
An organization of Negro business and professional men endorsed Gov. John Connally for re election Atty Gen Waggoner Carr for the Senate and San Antonio Dist Judge John Onion for the Court of Criminal Appeals The group spoke at a United Political Organization meeting and deferred endorsements in the attorney general and railroad commissioner races Other candidates and posts were listed including Judge W T F McDonald Crawford Martin Paul Haring and Johny Willoughby
CIA Shape U S Policy Debate Stirs Ahead of Policy Roles
A historical discussion notes CIA influence on policy, ambassadorship primacy conflicts, and DIA creation. It cites Kennedy and Mansfield on secrecy, evaluates CIA accuracy in past forecasts, and quotes officials on its evolving role and rivals with other agencies. The piece highlights calls for cautious evaluation of intelligence shaping national policy.
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Ernest Gruening
Alaska
CIA
U.S
Kennedy
Excia
Congressional
State Department
CTA
Defense Intelligence Agency
CIA_ i
Army
Navy
Air Force
Samos
Allen Dulles
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Frank Ridgeway
Ralston
Jones
Roger AY
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George Crandall
Geis
Little Henry
Bettle Bailey
Ser
Mort Walker
Luxe
Barney Google
Snuffy Smith
Sawmile Foory
By Fred Laiswell
HI and
Lois
Brick Bradford
Mort Wolker
Dik Browne
Soming
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Alf
Rick
Grsart Se
Lanother Sted
Rip Kirby
MHI
Desmond
Quice
Foster
BY Alex Raymond
Lock, ‘Esmone
Miss Linten
Carl AnDerson
Sid Moody
Associated Press
USA
Sukarno
Gen
Wessin ¥ 'Wessin
Cuba
Tanzania
Singapore
Berlin
Guatemala
Iran
Soviet Union
Kremlin
United States
Committees On Foreign Affairs
Zablocka
Eugene McCarthy
R-Minn
Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board
Hoover Commission
Clark Clifford
Harry S. Truman
James
William [Paneer
Harvard
Bureau of the Budget
CIA Appropriations
Treasury
Dulles Brothers
Khartoum
Egent
David Wise
Thomas Ross
Japan
Ross and Wise
Dean Rusk
Clement J. Zablocki
D-Wis
Egypt
Israel
Carr
Connally
Amy
DIA
DEA
Mike Mansfield
CEA
Suez
Kassem
Iraq
Middle East
Russia
Iself
Khrushchev
Black
Texas
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