THE PRESIDENT'S INTELLIGENCE CHECKLIST 7 JULY 1961

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July 7, 1961
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E! 11 EZM Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2015/05/04 : CIA-RDP79T00936A000100160001-8 THE PRESIDENT'S INTELLIGENCE CHECKLIST 7 JULY 1961 7Top-steRE-T--_ Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2015/05/04 : CIA-RDP79T00936A000100160001-8 , f=1 C=3 1=3 11 11 11 ' Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2015/05/04: CIA-RDP79T00936A000100160001-8 1. Pak plans to cut deeper into the South Korean junta 2. Moscow. air show on Sunday As a next step he is considering the removal of all remaining supporters of Gen. Chang To-yong from the Supreme Council of National Reconstruction, The SCNR would be reconstituted as a much smaller body, facilitating Pak control. Pak's efforts to mend his fences with US officials in Seoul, leave the latter suspicious that his aim is toforestall unfavorable US action while he tightens his hold. This year's Aviation Day display is expected to be the most spectacular ever staged, with up to 400 aircraft taking part. Probable highlights: first public demonstration of (a) air- to-surface missiles, (b) several new bomber and fighter types, (c) a "convertiplane" capable of both level 50X1 50X1 and vertical takeoffs. Atop-ranking Soviet officer has frankly admitted that a show of muscle is intended. 50X1 3, Iraq-Kuwait There have been no significant new developments in the military situation. There are further indications that Qasim will nationalize foreign oil companies on third anniversary of his takeover, 14 July. Latest of these is Iraq query whether Italians willing to replace 50X1 non-Iraqi technicians now employed by Iraq Petroleum Company, 50X1 C-.. TL- Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2015/05/04 : CIA-RDP79T00936A000100160001-8 =I I= t=1 = g;;N 50X1 50X1 4. 5. Declassified in Part Turkish government plagued by dissension IZQS 111 - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2015/05/04: CIA-RDP79T00936A000100160001-8 The latest indication of deepseated divisions within the government is the resignation of Foreign Minister Sarper, so far refused. Sarper claims that General Gursel is "a very sick man" and that the government no longer has effective leadership0 The referendum on a new constitution is scheduled for Dominican regime continues its Sunday. A new cabinet line-up, announced on face-5 July, represents a clean-sweep of lifting operations ministers appointed by the late Gen. Trujillo and another effort to convince domestic and world opinion of the regime's reform-mindedness. The changes leave "Ramfis" Trujillo with unim- paired control of the military. r -r1 ri ? I _ t?-?._ I C- Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2015/05/04 : CIA-RDP79T00936A000100160001-8 50X1 50X1 1111111 111= IM EMI INN MS MI EMI MIN 111111 ams , Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2015/05/04: CIA-RDP79T00936A000100160001-8 NOTES 50X1 A. Preparations pointing to a Soviet space attempt in tha near future are underway. 50X1 . The Soviet-North Koran mutual defense treaty signed yesterday will reinforce Moscow's influence in Pyongyang and check any tendency there . to focus on Peiping. 50X1 Phoumi is optimistic on decisive royal role following his interview with the King, but we more inclined to agree with Ambassador that King is still equivocating. 50X1 E. .Erazil has shown interest up the Cuban slack. in supplying molasses to the US to take 50X1 F. Early Arab reaction to Israel's rocket launch is divided between the derisive and the ominous. Net effect is expected to be more 50X1 momentum in Arab efforts for unity. 50X1 H. The Soviet and Polish parties are planning to hit the unruly Albanians hard at Bloc conference in Ulan Bator next week 50X1 There is evidence that Albanian students have been 50X1 TL., rirds,T.Qm,rea+ Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2015/05/04 : CIA-RDP79T00936A000100160001-8 (=1 F -1 =- 1 I , Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2015/05/04: CIA-RDP79T00936A000100160001-8 1---1 I. Soviet ground forces in East Germany are engaged in what USAEUR describes as first opposed field exercises at this time of the year since 1957. USAEUR notes this demonstrates the ability of Soviet divisions to conduct major field operations regardless ?of the time of year or phase in the training cycle. TL" ? Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2015/05/04: CIA-RDP79T00936A000100160001-8 50X1 r r - Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2015/05/04 : CIA-RDP79T00936A000100160001-8 LATE ITEM East German government proposals for a German peace plan were read on 6 July. to the GDR People's chamber It calls for: l. Establishing an "All German Peace Commission"- which 'would (a) work out a "concord of good will" to control and reduce armaments etc. in both Germanys. ? (b) work out a German Peace treaty on the basis.Of a hodge podge'of ? ? ? . old blocproposals--by this treaty West Berlin would ?have??? ? status of neutral, free, demilitarized free city. 2, ,Peace treaty designed to lead to confederation of East and West Germany and from there to "democratic constitution .for: a reunified Germany." C-.. 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