THE PRESIDENT'S INTELLIGENCE CHECKLIST 14 JULY 1961

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July 14, 1961
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LE= E=2 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2015/05/04 : CIA-RDP79T00936A000100220001-1 THE PRESIDENT'S INTELLIGENCE CHECKLIST 14 July 1961 "1-015-5-EGRZI_ Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2015/05/04 : CIA-RDP79T00936A000100220001-1 11 1= = EM3 EEEI gj Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2015/05/04: CIA-RDP79T00936A000100220001-1 1. Arrests of Guatemalan The leaders were not included conspirators will probably in the estimated100 recently continue apprehended, and they may still be a threat to the Ydigoras govern- ment. . Restlessness in EaSt Germany 50X1 Bloc pressures for a peace treaty and the piospects for continued unsatisfactory economic conditions have markedly raised the flow of refugees into West Berlin during 'the past two weeks. Ambassador Dowling believes that, for the Utile being, the regime will "succeed. in holding popular concern in check." If Moscow continues to build up tension prior to the signing of a separate peace treaty and Ulbrieht resorts to harsh measure's to cut off the refugee flow and to introduce tighter economic policies, the ambassador foresees a "real possibility of explosion." 50X1 50X1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approvedfor Release 2015705/04 : CIARDP79T00936A000100220001-1 IM41 CU! CU! 1=13 It= 1=1 I= =5 =I 13 1=111 , Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2015/05/04 : CIA-RDP79T00936A000100220001-1 50X1 50X1 A. B. NOTES Khrushchev left Moscow last Wednesday for a two-week stay near the Black Sea. The Soviet Ambassador, in a talk with Thai Prime Minister Sarit, criticized Thai dependence on the US in strong terms and demanded-that Bangkok accept Soviet economic aid or face the consequences. Apparently in response, Sarit has publicly reiterated Thailand's willingness to acce aid if there were no conditions attached. C. UAR President Nasir has offered to mediate the dispute between Pakistan and Afghanistan. D. According to Ambassador Gavin, vague rumors continue to circulate in France that a new coup to unseat De Gaulle will be attempted during the summer. E. A Soviet good-will mission is scheduled to leave Mosco today for Brazil. It will also visit Mexico, Ecuador, Bolivia, and possibly Cuba. 50X1, 50X1 50X1 50X1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2015/05/04 : CIA-RDP79T00936A000100220001-1 I. 1;1 Cal E:3 E=i3 I=3 E3 i=3 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2015/05/04 : CIA-RDP79T00936A000100220001-1 THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE 50X1 50X1 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2015/05/04 : CIA-RDP79T00936A000100220001-1