Kennedy rejected Kill Castro plot says Smathers
Former Senator George Smathers testified to the Senate Intelligence Committee that President Kennedy discussed a 1962 plan to assassinate Fidel Castro but rejected it. Smathers warned of worldwide backlash and said Kennedy was outspoken against proceeding with such action. The panel’s interim report on CIA assassinations faced delays as framing and funding allegations surfaced from sources linked to Kennedy era actions.
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Eisenhower knew nothing of U2 flight Clifford says
Former Defense Secretary Clark Clifford told Washington Star reporters he was told Eisenhower knew nothing in advance of Francis Gary Powers U2 mission. He warned lack of White House control over CIA risks repeats and urged a full time intelligence officer and a joint congressional oversight panel.
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Kissinger blamed by Zumwalt for U.S. decline with Soviets
Retired Adm Elmo Zumwalt Jr says Henry Kissinger should admit his policies left the United States inferior to the Soviet Union He criticizes the handling of the Yom Kippur crisis and the overall foreign and military approach, arguing Washington has weakened while the Soviets gain.
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CIA official warns of rising Soviet threat in detente era
Lt Gen Vernon A Walters deputy director of the CIA warned in Washington that despite detente the United States faces a very tough situation from growing Soviet missile and military strength. He cited four new missiles larger submarines and faster tanks plus a vast military effort while insisting Moscow is not violating the arms treaty. Walters urged vigilance for an alert CIA amid congressional scrutiny and public attacks while arguing intelligence must operate beyond a goldfish bowl to protect America.
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