THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF 10 DECEMBER 1965

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: President's Daily Brief 1961-1969
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0005968042
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 6
• Document Creation Date: September 16, 2015
• Document Release Date: September 16, 2015
• Publication Date: December 10, 1965

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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
?THE PRESIDENT'S
DAILY BRIEF
10 DECEMBER 1965
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DAILY BRIEF
10 DECEMBER 1965
1. Laos
2. Vietnam
3. Pakistan
There are indications that the Com-
munists intend to accelerate the fight-
ing in Laos.
On Wednesday, for instance, the
Pathet Lao high command broadcast a "mo-
bilization order" reminiscent of propa-
ganda harangues put out by the Commu-
nists in the past before military activ-
ity increased.
In addition, government forces have
reported an "unusual" enemy build-up in
the Plaine des Jarres area. There is
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Communist "liberation" activities some-
what farther south.
Another round of world-wide protests
against US policy in Vietnam may be in
the offing. The Communist-controlled
World Federation of Trade Unions has
called for organized demonstrations on
20 December to commemorate the fifth an-
niversary of the South Vietnamese Libera-
tion Front,
President Ayub's visit to Washing-
ton has sharpened the division within
his cabinet over the advisability of seek-
ing improved relations with the US.
Finance Minister Shoaib, who favors
closer US ties, described Ayub yesterday
as now realizing that the divisions in
the cabinet run too deep and that a num-
ber of changes will take place after Ayub's
return from a "successful visit." He im-
plied that representatives of both factions
would be dropped.
Shoaib identified Foreign Minister
Bhutto and the ministers of information
and transport as the "three musketeers"
who had tried to prevent the US visit and
were against better relations with the
US.
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4. Indonesia
Several Indonesians were killed to-
day in the latest mob attack on the Chi-
nese Communist Consulate in Medan, Su-
matra. An Indonesian police detail fired
into the crowd. Nearby army units took
no part in defending the building.
The army continues to press its cam-
paign against Communists within the large
Chinese community. Many Indonesians ,have
apparently interpreted this as a license
to relieve long-standing antagonisms
against the relatively well-off Chinese
in their midst; by attacking and plunder-
ing.
Attention in Djakarta now seems to
be focusing on economic matters. There
are signs that both Sukarno and the army
leaders feel that the course of the eco-
nomic crisis may determine the outcome
of the power struggle between them.
Army leaders apparently hope to
saddle Sukarno with the blame for any
further economic deterioration or for
unpopular corrective measures.
5. Communist China More Chinese intrusions have occurred
along the border with India.
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There is no evidence that the Chi-
nese are planning major operations against
India. These relatively small incidents
seem designed to remind New Delhi that
Peking must be reckoned with in any mili-
tary action India may be considering.
Peking may also hope in this way to
underscore the similarity of Sino-Paki-
stani interests while President Ayub is
visiting the US.
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6. Singapore
7. Rhodesia
A growing number of African govern-
ments are seeking a way to avoid follow-
ing through on their threat to break with
Britain if the whites are still ruling
in Rhodesia by 15 December.
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8. France
9. Guatemala
The threat of a military coup con-
tinues. The Peralta regime, aware of the
plotting, is reassigning some of the of-
ficers it suspects. This is a slow proc-
ess, however, and the plot leader, Colonel
Ponciano, seems already to have formidable
military support.
The continuing deterioration of the
internal security situation contributes
to the climate favoring a coup. There
have been more terrorist acts recently,
and the government has made no progress
lately against those responsible.
The extremists this week netted an-
other large sum, reportedly $75,000,in
ransom for another wealthy kidnap victim.
So far, they have collected close to
$200,000 this way. The families of the
victims furtively pay up, afraid to risk
cooperation with the police.
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