LODGES, AMBASSADOR DIEM NHU DATES: Oct. 29, 1963 CATEGORIES: DIEM OCCURRENCE: In a CIA cable from Saigon (SAIG2040) of 29 October, sent through eyes only channels of CIA, LODGE gives his view on the seemingly imminent coup: "In summary, it would appear that a coup attempt by the generals group is imminent...and that no positive action by the USG can prevent a coup attempt short of informing DIEM and NHU...Although there have no requests to date by the generals for materials or financial support, we must anticipate that such requests may be forthcoming..." SOURCE: IG Report 1967 (CIA) p. 38 STAFF: Dawson FILE: DATE: 6/27/75