CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1960/04/28

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28 APRIL 1960
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
Soviet trawler unsuccessfully attempts to
recover Polaris test vehicle launched by
US sub off New Jersey coast.
USSR planting rumors of IChrushchev-
Ayub exchange of visits.
II. ASIA-AFRICA
Arab boycott of US ships set for 29 April.�
Libya--Chamber of Deputies censure mo-
tion against government reveals strength
of the opposition which opposes US base
agreement.
Communist efforts to gain foothold in
Belgian Congo pose threat to area's pro-
Western inclination.
Indonesia reacts vehemently to expected
visit of Dutch warships to Netherlands
New Guinea.
South Korea--Proposed appointees to
caretaker cabinet considered to be gen-
erally reputable men who could implement,
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III. THE WEST
()Cuba to exchange May Day delegates
with Communist bloc countries, hires
Czech technicians.
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28 April 1960
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)g) I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
k(L7/ USSR: The Soviet trawler Vega, fitted with an unusual
amount of electronic equipment and towing an unidentified
object astern, attempted to recover a Polaris test vehicle
launched by the US submarine George Washington during tests
on 26 April about 120 miles off the coast of New Jersey. The
trawler was forced from the immediate vicinity by the maneu-
vers of a US Navy tug, but remained in the general area through-
out the day. Soviet trawlers have been suspected for some time
of engaging in electronic collection efforts against US missile
programs. The activities of the Vega are the most aggressive
noted to date, and the first to be related to the Polaris program.
USSR - Middle East: (The USSR, as part of an effort to ex=
ploit the forthcoming Khrushchev-Menderes exchange of visits,
now is planting hints that a similar exchange is being worked ou
with Pakistan. By circulating these rumors of a Khrushchev-
0 Ayub meeting, Moscow is trying to bring pressure on other cou
tries, siieh As Grppria and Tran, to moderate their antibloc pol-
iciee (Page 1)
II. ASIA-AFRICA
Arab Boycott: The International Confederation of Arab Trade
(2--' Unions (ICATU) has set up a "Supreme Committee" to direct the
boycott of American ships scheduled to begin in Arab states at mid-
night on 29 April if a UAR freighter, the Cleopatra, is not unloaded
a .4/ in New York by that time. Unanimous enforcement in all the Arab
'states is improbable, but the boycott will be fairly widespread, es-
0 ecially in view of the fact that the Arabs believe that Israel is in-
volved in the dispute. A parallel boycott of American aircraft is
being planned. The secretary general of the ICATU has said
American vessels will not be prevented from transiting the Suez
'Cr) Canal. (Page 3)
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Libya: On 25 April, for the first time in Libya's eight
and a hall years as an independent state, the Chamber of
Deputies passed .a motion of censure against the government.
While the specific issue was the government's unpopular de-
cision permitting the visit of Italian fleet units in February
1960, the chamber's action clearly showed the increased
strength of opposition elements following January's parlia-
U1 mentary elections. These elements can be expected to exert
further strong pressure for modification of the American
military base agreement, and King Idriss may soon appoint
a new prime minister and other cabinet officials who will be
more slisceptible to such pressure.
Belgian Congo - USSR: Stepped-up efforts by both bloc
officials and Belgian Communists to gain a foothold in the Bel-
gian Congo, which becomes independent on 30 June, pose a
threat to the Congo's pro-Western inclination. The consul
A K�' general in Leopoldville observes that Communist contacts with
frthe Congolese have increased since the round-table conference
In Brussels last February, when numerous Congolese dele-
gates took advantage of invitations to visit the bloc.
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the Soviet Union is willing to give the
Congolese "all the aid that they desire" after independence:I
(Page 5)
Indonesia-Netherlands: Indonesia has reacted vehemently to
the expected departure in June of the Dutch carrier Karel Door-
man and two destroyers for Netherlands New Guinea (West Irian)
and to the recently announced plans for reinforcement of Dutch
forces there. apdonesian Foreign Minister Subandrio had in-
formed the Dutch last fall that any effort by Dutch warships to
0 transit what Indonesia considers its waters would be a "casus
belli," and the current acting foreign minister stated on 26 April
that this still was the Indonesian positioj In view of acute polit-
ical and economic stresses in Indonesia and the need for diver-
sionary measures, the Dutch naval cruise is likely to precipitate
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a frenzied propaganda drive for West Irian liberation. Such a
development would strengthen the appeal of Indonesia's strong
Communist party, which has consistently used the West Irian
issue tO promote anti-Western sentiment.
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South Korea: Minister of Foreign Affairs Ho Chong, acting
as president, is reported to have selected Most of the members
of his new cabinet, although their appointments have not been an-
nounced, Although Ho is facing difficulties securing men of top
caliber for service in a caretaker cabinet in a fluid political
situation, Ambassador McConaughy considers the proposed ap-
pointees to be generally reputable figures who would be able to
begin the cleanup the public expects. Ho is worried over whether
the cleanup move� will be fast enough to satisfy the high tide of
popular expectations. South Korean constitutional authorities have
pointed out that an announcement of a new erection for president
and vice president must be made by 17 June to meet legal require-
ments. The issue of these elections, however, is being compli-
cated by the controversy in the National Assembly over demands
that election of a new assembly should have priority over any other
political action. (Page 7)
III. THE WEST
Cuba: Exahange visits between Cuban and Communist bloc
delegates for May Day celebrations and the hiring of Czech tech-
nicians by the Cuban Government highlight Castro's rapidly grow-
ing involvement with Communist countries. The Brazilian am-
bassador in Cuba says he does not know whether the Cuban leader
retains "sufficient autonomy and freedom of action publicly to de-
fine himself clearly regarding Communism."
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IV. WATCH COMMITTEE CONCLUSIONS
A. ENo Sino-Soviet bloc country intends to initiate hostilities
against the continental US or its possessions in the imm
diate futur.
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B. ENo Sino-Soviet bloc country intends deliberately to
initiate direct military action against US forces
abroad, US allies, or areas peripheral to the orbit
in "the immediate fututtj
Note: although the Chinese Nationalists have shown
concern over the possibility of an attack on the
offshore islands, the Chinese Communists do
�not appear to intend major offensive military
action in the immediate future. They have,
however, maintained their capabilities to bring
heavy pressure on the Taiwan Strait area and
could initiate an attack on the offshore islands
with little or no warning0
C. EThe following developments are susceptible of direct ex-
ploitation by Soviet/Communist hostile action which could
Jeopardize the security of the US in the immediate futur
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I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
USSR Plants Rurirs of Khrlriih-cheArfAyub Meeting
ahe Soviet Union, as part of its efforts to exploit the exchange
of visits between Khrushchev. and Turkish Premier Menderes an-
nounced on 12 April, is planting hints that a similar exchange is
being worked out with Pakistan0
a ranking member of the Soviet del-
egation said that President Ayub should seriously consider a visit to
the USSR. However, the Pakistani delegation commented that the
subject,apparently raised by another Soviet official in New York,
was introduced to give the impression that the government of Pak-
istan is considering such a visitg
Ascussions are being held in Pakistan for an exchange of visits
between Ichrushchev and Avub This alleffation was echoed
he had been told of "secret discussions" in
Karachi for improving Soviet-Pakistani relation
ap..akistani officials are reliably, reported to be concerned that
their government's pro-Western posture may be unsuited to the
East-West "thaw," but they plan to make no decision on whether to
revise their line toward the USSR until after the Commonwealth con-
ference in May_..3
Fp/ circulating rumors of a Ithrushchev-Ayub meeting, Moscow
apparently hopes to bring additional pressures on other countries
as well, particularly. Greece and Iran, to get in step and moderate
their antibloc policies. Greek Foreign Minister Averoff recently
told Ambassador Briggs that Athens must soon decide whether to
"fall in line" and abandon its resistance to a detente with Moscow.
In an obvious effort to play on Athens' fear of political isolation, aD
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1Menderes,
after returning from Moscow, will go to Sofia to negotiate out-
standing issues. In mid-April,
Moscow rejected Iranian proposals tor a high-ievei
meeting unless Tehran agrees to ban foreign military bases of
all types from Iranian territory; Soviet leaders apparently be-
lieve that the Iranian Government can be induced to make new ef-
forts to improve relations.
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Arab Boycott of American Slipping Impending
The International Confederation of Arab Trade Unions
(ICATU) has established a "Supreme Committee" to direct
the boycott of American ships which is scheduled to begin
in Arab ports at midnight on 29 April if the UAR freighter
Cleopatra is not unloaded in New York by then. A parallel
boycott of American aircraft is also planned. The secre-
tary general of the ICATU has said American vessels will
not be prevented from using the Suez Canal.
Members of the Seafarers International Union (SIU) and
the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) have been
picketing and refusing to unload the Cleopatra since 13 April
as a protest against the UAIt's boycott of American ships
trading with Israel. The Cleopatra's owners have thus far
failed to obtain a federal court injunction against the picket-
ing, and the SIU asserts it will not be "swayed or intimidated"
by Arab retaliatory measures.
The effect of the scheduled Arab counteraction probably
will be widespread, although the unanimity the ICATU hopes
for is unlikely. The governments of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,
Sudan, Jordan, and Lebanon appear reluctant to give full sup-
port, but they probably will be inclined toward token observ-
ance in view of the Arab belief that Israel is involved in the
dispute. A wildcat refusal to off-load an American ship al-
ready has been reported in Kuwait, and similar activity is
likely wherever Arab governments fail to support the boy-
cott fully.
Nasir apparently regards the situation as unfortunate but
feels he must countenance and even encourage the Arab boy-
cott.
the UAR is also considering a possible closure of its bo
to AmPriran rrnoric in case the boycott is not effective.
The Foreign Ministry, however, has
the Greek Government if, when the boycott goes into effect,
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US wheat destined for the UAR on American ships could be
off-loaded at Piraeus and transshipped to the UAR under an-
other flag.
The American Embassy in Cairo reports that there are
signs the heretofore lenient UAR view of the US Government's
role in the dispute is beginning to give way to a more hostile
attitude.
Picketing of the Cleopatra is welcomed by the Israeli
press as a possible turning point in efforts to secure passage
for Israeli ships through the Suez Canal. American seamen
have been hailed, while the US Government has been criticized
for its failure to take effective action against the UAR boycott
of Israeli shipping and for its statement on the potentially ad-
verse effect the picketing could have on American foreign re-
lations.
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Communist Influence in Belgian Congo Apparently Increasing
Stepped-up efforts by both bloc officials and Belgian Com-
munists to gain a foothold in the Belgian Congo, which becomes
independent on 30 June, pose a threat to the Congo's pro-West-
ern inclination.
Belgium's policy of isolating its colony from outside polit-
cal influences�successful until 1959--appears to have prevented
the establishment of a Communist party in the Congo. At the
same time, this enforced isolation produced a group of first-
generation Congolese leaders with little experience in other than
local affairs and little understanding of Communist techniques.
Following the round-table conference in Brussels last Feb-
ruary, which set the date for Congolese independence, numerous
Congolese delegates accepted invitations to visit the Soviet
Union or one or more of the European satellites. A number of
Congolese politicians solicited Communist financial support
for the legislative election campaign now in progress. One of
the Congo's leading political figures, Patrice Lumumba, is be-
lieved to have Communist financial backing. Possibly in the
hope of Communist support after independence, a number of
Congolese groups have indicated to the Belgian Communist party
that they are in accord with and will follow some of the party's
policies.
Lumumba stated on 19 April that the Congo, when it be
comes independent, will follow a policy of nonalignment and
"positive neutrality." In an apparent bid for recognition as
the leading Congolese spokesman, he added that "we welcome
all who wish to help our country develop."
the Soviet Union is will-
ing to give the Congolese "all the aid they desire" after in-
dependence. Belgian officials have indicated that they ex-
pect Ulf TTSSR to have an 7bassador in Leopoldville "on 1
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Increasingly V��...ement Indonesian Reaction De�woping Over
Dutch Naval Cruise to New Guinea
Indonesia has reacted with increasing vehemence during
the past week to the expected visit this summer of Dutch naval
units to New Guinea (West Irian) and the recent Dutch announce-
ment of plans to augment forces there. The naval force will
consist of an aircraft carrier and two escort destroyers; rein-
forcements will include at least 12 jet fighters, modern re-
placements for amphibious reconnaissance aircraft, antiair-
craft artillery, and increased contingents of naval and army
forces.
iThe Indonesian foreign minister has taken the position that
any entrance of Dutch warships into Indonesian waters will be
considered a "casus bell," a posture which is complicated by
Indonesia's claim to sovereignty over all waters within the
archipelago.
Indonesia would not
attempt to prevent such a passage by force of arms, warned that
danger of violence would exist, particularly if the "Dutch were
careless.'0 An official of the West Irian Liberation Front told
the press on 23 April that Indonesia could not ignore an "act of
war." He warned against individual actions, however, and sug-
gested that the populace wait the command of the Sukarno gov-
ernment. The
Foreign Ministry is considering a request to Cairo that the
Dutch mission be denied transit through the Suez Canal._
In view of acute political and economic stresses in Indo-
nesia and the need for diversionary measures, the Dutch naval
cruise and anticipated Dutch reinforcements are likely to pre-
cipitate a frenzied propaganda drive for the "liberation" of
West Irian. All political elements, including President Su-
karno and the Communist party, will try to capitalize on Dutch
activity and each will try to surpass its opponents with increas-
ingly inflammatory statements. Such a development will prin-
cipally benefit Indonesia's strong Communist party, which has
consistently iiLfbWst Irian issue to promote anti-Western
sentiment.
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New South Korean Cabinet
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ho Chong became Acting Pres-
ident of South Korea on 27 April with a cabinet of only two other
members--Yi Ho as home minister and Kwon Sung-yol as justice
minister. Ho, who immediately ordered holdover cabinet min-
isters of the Rhee administration to transfer their powers tem-
porarily to the incumbent vice ministers, is reported now to have
selected most of the men he will appoint to his new cabinet. As
a result of the fluid political situation, Ho is facing difficulties
securing men of top caliber for service in a caretaker cabinet.
Ambassador McConaughy considers the proposed appointees--
whose names have not been announced publicly- -to be generally
reputable figures who should be able to begin the cleanup the pub-
lic expects.
The expected appointees include a respected banker with a
reputation for honesty as finance minister, a qualified agricultural
expert as minister of agriculture, and a prominent Seoul surgeon
as minister of health and social affairs. Kim Chung-yol, minister
of defense in the last Rhee cabinet, is expected to remain in this
post in the new administration. Kim has been a capable and rela-
tively honest administrator, and he may have received some credit
for the way the enforcement of martial law has maintained the good
will of the public.
Ho is worried over whether he can move fast enough in clean-
ing up and making reforms to satisfy the high tide of public expecta-
tions. Seoul is reported to be returning to normal with students
helping in removing debris, performing traffic duties, and coop-
erating with the martial-law commander. Kyonghyang Sinmun, the
paper closed by Rhee, issued its first edition on 27 April featuring
a front-page picture showing a statue of Rhee being dragged down
the street while people spat on it.
South Korean constitutional authorities have pointed out that the
announcement of a new election for president and vice president
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must be made by 17 June to meet legal requirements. Such an
election would be for full four-year terms. The issue of a new
election, however, is complicated by a controversy in the Na-
tional Assembly over demands by some opposition Democrats
that voting for a new assembly should be held before any other
political action is taken. The Democrats are also divided over
whether the assembly should be dissolved before or after the
amendment a the constitution to provide for a parliamentary sys-
tem of government. One Democratic assemblyman argues that
it is not valid for Liberal party members who were elected through
fraud to participate in changing the constitution.
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III. THE WEST
Castro's Involvement With Communist Bloc
Cuba's involvement with Communist countries has pro-
gressed rapidly in recent months. An observer close to Castro
thinks the Cuban leader may not be free to oppose the trend
even if he wishes.
Cuban delegates representing labor and the Communist party
who are attending May Day celebratiOns in Communist China and
other bloc countries seem to be receiving special attention and
propaganda treatment. The Castro government is known to be
paying the expenses of a Chinese Communist delegation now in
Havana for the much-publicized rally planned for May Day. Del-
egates from other Communist countries are also probably sub-
sidized, as Latin American guests are known to be.
visas for Czech tech-
nicians hired by the National Institute of Agrarian Reform,govern-
ment arbiter of Castro's planned takeover of Cuba's economy.
numerous Czech technicians and economic
representatives have arrived in Cuba in April, including Minister
of Foreign Trade Frantisek Krajcir,
Brazilian Ambassador da Cunha in Havana reported to Rio on
20 April that he is not sure whether Castro has sufficient auton-
omy and freedom of action publicly to define clearly his attitude
toward Communism, as the ambassador had hoped Castro would
do on May Day to allay growing confusion and doubt in Cuba. Da
Cunha, who has been generally sympathetic to the Cuban revolu-
tion, feels that internal tension is more serious each day and has
reports that disturbances are planned for the eve of May Day.
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THE PRESIDENT
The Vice President
Executive Offices of the White House
Special Assistant for National Security Affairs
Scientific Adviser to the President
Director of the Budget
Director, Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization
Director, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Special Assistant for Security Operations Coordination
Chairman, Board of Consultants on Foreign Intelligence Activities
Special Assistant for Foreign Economic Policy
Executive Secretary, National Security Council
The Treasury Department
The Secretary of the Treasury
The Department of State
The Secretary of State
The Under Secretary of State
The Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
The Deputy Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
The Deputy Under Secretary of State for Administration
The Counselor
Director, International Cooperation Administration
The Director of Intelligence and Research
The Department of Defense
The Secretary of Defense
The Deputy Secretary of Defense
Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs
The Secretary of the Army
The Secretary of the Navy
The Secretary of the Air Force
The Chairman, The Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Director, The Joint Staff
Chief of Staff, United States Army
Chief of Naval Operations, United States Navy
Chief of Staff, United States Air Force
Commandant, United States Marine Corps
Assistant to Secretary of Defense for Special Operations
Director for Intelligence, The Joint Staff
Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Department of Army
Director of Naval Intelligence, Department of Navy
Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence, Department of the Air Force
Supreme Allied Commander, Europe
Commander in Chief, Pacific
The Department of Commerce
The Secretary of Commerce
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Director
Atomic Energy Commission
The Chairman
National Security Agency
The Director
National Indications Center
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