Covert Espionage in Senate Probe Sparks Debate
Washington officials discuss whether covert espionage should be banned or tightly controlled as the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence conducts hearings. Chair Frank Church probes documents and orders from agencies including CIA FBI and Defense Intelligence to justify covert operations and distinguishes between intelligence gathering and mischievous manipulation.
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Church Rebuts CIA Powers in Spy Probe
In a sweeping discussion, Church criticizes CIA covert operations as beyond the 1947 National Security Act scope. He notes presidential directives via the National Security Council guide current actions while Congress eyes tighter oversight and a possible joint oversight panel.
Warren panel weighs Oswald FBI undercover role
The Warren Commission discussed a declassified transcript alleging Lee Harvey Oswald acted as an FBI undercover agent for over a year before Kennedy’s assassination. Members including Earl Warren and Gerald Ford debated the report's implications and possible conspiracy concerns.
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Rockefeller Commission to Present CIA Report to Ford
After an 18 week inquiry the Rockefeller Commission nears a conclusion. The panel finds the CIA violated the law on one or two occasions but did not engage in extensive domestic spying. It will endorse a strong secret CIA system under tighter rules and will not reveal new Kennedy assassination information. The report goes to President Ford on June 6.
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