CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1960/10/12

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Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 3.3(h)(2) I %or DCMCC I 3.5(c) 12 October 1960 Copy No. C CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN' .` A r :,tr To 7 JU980 , N / - TOP SECRET ///// pProveci'ffwRleese2(c2f)/Cf3r1co'Oc9c79jOrt/7/1 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 ,4101m, -T-0-1P-SEeRET- Auk, Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 TT ON IT% n in Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 -Imor 12*OCTOBER 1960 I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC Khrushchev cancels visit to North Korea.� II. ASIA-AFRICA Laos--Little accomplished at initial talks between Souvanna and Patnet Lao; a Soviet delegation due to arrive in Vien- tiane on 13 October. Israel, with UN approval, has begun dredging Jordan River channel despite strong UAR objections. Congo--UN refuses to allow arrest of Lumumba. 0 Rhodesia and Nyasaland--Tension likely to increase in wake of Monckton commis - sion report. Ruanda-Urundi--B elgian policies in period prior to independence provoking tribal chiefs and leading to unrest. Niger, newly independent state within French Community, determined to act independently of France. 0 0 III. THE WEST �Peruvian President ready to break diplo- matic relations with Cuba. �Britain--Macmillan does not believe that a serious Soviet attack on Western position in Berlin underlies current harassment, which he sees as "isolated actions." Argentina--Frondizi may be forced by military pressure to take firmer anti- Communist, anti-Peronista line. Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 vi Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 SECRET� ,4400 CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN 12 October 1960 DAILY BRIEF I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC *USSR - North Korea: The postponement of Khrushchey's visit to North Korea, scheduled for early October, may stem from the failure of the latest attempt to ease the Sino-Soviet dispute. It seems likely that Khrushchev had hoped to meet with Mao or other top Chinese Communist officials during his visit. Meetings between top Soviet and Cninese leaders in Pei- ping, reported to have taken place in mid-September, may have revealed the impossibility of arranging such a meeting. The need for high-level party review of Soviet policy in the wake of Knrushchey's UN venture and for nis participation in preparation for the November conference of Communist par- ties probably also influenced Khrushchey's decision to remain in Moscow IL ASIA-AFRICA )-� Laos: Little apparently was accomplished during the opening session of the peace talks between the Souvanna Phou--rp,2-) ' ma government and the Pathet Lao. They are to meet again on 13 October. aouvanna has told Ambassador Brown that he will insist on a general cease-fire and on restoration of gov- ernment authority in Sam Neua Province as preconditions for substantive discussions. A delegation of Soviet officials, pre- sumably to complete the establishment of diplomatic relations, Is scheduled to arrive in Vientiane on 13 October. (Page 1) II SECRET 4Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 'Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 wkir, Nase Israel-UAR:: Israel, with the consent of the UN Truce Supervision Organization, has begun dredging 300 meters of the Jordan River channel south of the Banat Yaqub bridge in the Israeli-Syrian demilitarized zone. The UAR opposes this project, believing it to be part of an Israeli scheme for ultimate diversion of the river despite Israeli claims to the contrary. Syrian troops overlooking the river so far have not attempted to stop the dredging, but the situation contains elements of danger. *Republic of the Congo: The refusal of the UN Command on 11 October to permit the ,arrpst of deposed Premier Lu- mumba by the Mobutu government has maintained for the time being the uneasy stalemate of political forces in Leopold- ville. Mobutu appears likely to continue to press for UN with- drawal of its protection of Lumumba, and a government spokes- man has threatened a "nationwide uprising" if the UN does not do so. The UN statement that Lumumba could be arrested only If parliament were to withdraw his immunity may prompt Mobutu to reconvene parliament, whose members have lately been increasingly critical of Lumumba. The US Embassy at Accra reports that a planeload of Ghanaian troops departed on the morning of 11 October, but returned, allegedly because of bad weather, without reaching its destination. According to an African diplomat in Accra, the purpose of this mission was to have been to rescue Lumumba in Leopoldville and establish him as head of a Congolese govern- manf in Avila - Federation Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland: Tension is likely to increase in the British-controlled Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland as white settlers react to pro-African proposals of the advisory Monckton commission report released on 11 October. The settlers are already highly incensed at Afri- can rioting this past week end in several urban centers in Southern Rhodesia. They will demand that their government strongly oppose the commission's recommendations that Afri- can influence be greatly increased in the Federation's legisla- ture and in the administration of Northern Rhodesia. Prime 12 Oct 60 DAILY BRIEF ii -Seei?E-T AApproved for Release: 2026/63/T3'602/97779/fr /Ar 'Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 SECRE1" tkkod mister Welensky has been assured of the support of the main opposition party if he resigns in order to renew his popular mandate at the polls before taking part in consti- tutional discussions with Britain, probably later this year. (Page 3) / Ruanda-Urundi: Belgium's plans for bringing the trus- teeship territory of Ruanda-Urundi to independence as two separate states by April 1962 appear inadequate to prevent new outbreaks of tribal warfare in the northern state of Ruanda. According to an American official who recently visited the territory, the Belgians there are determined to retain their influence after independence and are prepared to use force if necessary to attain this end. Tribal tension reportedly is at a high pitch as a result of Belgian efforts to replace the extremely conservative tri Al rulers with moderate, pro-Belgian political parties. (Page 4) (Map) Ni er-France: Niger's President Diori, who in the past has been one of the most pro-French African leaders within the French Community, recently indicated to US Charge Norland his regime's determination to act independently of France. Diori told Norland that Niger would not accept French aid if it were conditioned on Niger's following French direction in foreign policy. He also said he was thinking of requesting the departure from northern Niger of French mil- itary elements which he alleged are carrying on pro-French activity among nomadic Tuareg tribesmen. Like Ivory Coast, Dahomey, and Upper Volta--Niger's partners in the four-state association known as the Conseil de l'Entente�Niger became independent in August and now is preparing to negotiate with Paris cooperation accords such as formally link other mem- bers of the Community with France. (Page 5) (Map) - 12 Oct 60 DAILY BRIEF 111 -SECRET' for Release 2O2OiO3I13cO297'W�J Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 SECRLT Year:] Britain: III. THE WEST Peru-Cuba: Seruvian President Prado has stated that he is ready to break diplomatic relations with Cuba on the grounds that Cuba is supporting Peruvian Communists. Peru hopes that Argentina, Colombia, and certain Central American states will follow suit so that Peru will not be- come a particular target for Cuba and the USSR. Guate- mala and Nicaragua broke relations with Cuba earlier this (Page 6) Prime Minister Macmillan has told Ambas- sadolitney that he does not believe a serious Soviet at- tack on the Western position in Berlin underlies present Soviet policy; he considers recent harassments "isolated separate actions." Macmillan accepts Khrushchev's state- ent that he does not intend to bring the Berlin situation o a head before spring. Ambassador Whitney concludes that the current prospects that the British will agree to eco- nomic countermeasures are dime (Page 7) Argentingi President Frondizi is again under military pressure to maaify certain "administrative" aspects of his petroleum policy, to take firmer anti-Communist action, and to dismiss advisers who favor wooing Peronista political sup- portirom_Peron._Arm_vCnmmander_in_Chief_Tora,nzo Montero told the army is united behind these demands. In several similar crises in the past, Frondizi has adopted a cautious position, meeting most military demands. (Page 8) 12 Oct 60 DAILY BRIEF iv II itirftrar- 44proved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 / A Approved for ReTe-a-sT. 2070/03/13 CO2977790 tiferW The Situation in Laos The first session of the peace talks between the Souvanna Phouma government and the Pathet Lao, held in Vientiane on 11 October, was probably devoted mainly to procedural matters. The chief Pathet Lao negotiator, Phoumi Vongvichit, took ad- vantage of the occasion to deliver a strong attack on American Imperialism. General Ouane, a member of the government del- egation, is quoted as asserting that the Pathet Lao had indicated that real peace could be attained only if General Phoumi's Sayan- nakhet movement were crushed. The two sides are to resume their talks on 13 October. _Premier Souvanna has told US Ambassador Brown that if the Pathet Lao reject his demands for a country-wide cease-fire and restoration of Sam Neua Province to government control, he will simply tell them "to go away" and think about the prob- lem some more. He claims that in any event, he will pursue delaying tactics in an effort to string the talks out as long as pos- sible. General Ouane, reportedly concerned over the possible out- come of the negotiations, claims that if the talks go badly he will go to Luang Prabang to resign from the government. Ouane had previously reported that he expected the Pathet Lao would demand fixed enclaves for their military personnel, reinte- gration of their civil functionaries into the government, and re- version to the 1954 Geneva accords and the 1957 Vientiane inte- gration agreements. 4 Reports from Phong Saly Province indicate that the Pathet Lao, in an apparent effort to gain additional territory on which to base their claims in the negotiations, were continuing to exert strong pressure on government posts in the southeastern part of the province. One post reportedly has fal.len to the Pathet Lao, and a more important post--Sap Nao--is said to be under strong enemrpressure. A senior Laotian Foreign Ministry official has informed Ambassador Brown that a Soviet delegation will arrive in Laos ---SE�RET 12 Oct 60 CFKITRAI INTFI I InFNCT MILLFTIN Page 1 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 Nero' L�' 13 October and will probably "not come empty-handed." In addition to completing the establishment of diplomatic re- lations between the USSR and Laos, the delegation will prob- ably extend offers of aid to the Souvanna government. ,IRecent Soviet propaganda commentary on the Laotian situation has emphasized the dire consequences of the Thai economic block- ade and has accused the United States of "stifling" the legal government by suspending aid. Souvanna may be tempted to accept any Soviet offer of aid in order to increase his area of maneuver. 12 Oct Oct 60 CFKITQAI IKITFI I InFNCT RIILLETIN Page 2 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 Tension Risin*wen Rhodesian Federation LRelease of the Monckton commission report on 11 Octo- ber is likely to increase racial tension in the British-con- trolled Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. This advisory report of a largely British study group is designed to prepare for later constitutional discussions in London between rep- resentatives of Britain and the Federation. However, its basically pro-African outlook may so inflame Rhodesian white settlers as to endanger cooperation between Salisbury and London. The report calls for continuation of the federation of three constituent territories but endorses a loosening of their ties and later secession under certain conditions. It also proposes a great increase of African membership in the federal parlia- ment until parity with the whites is attained. Some of its most far-reaching conclusions dealt with the colonial territory of Northern Rhodesia, which was clearly envisaged as a future African state. The report hoped that constitutional advance would lead to full self-government with an African majority in the legislature and an elective African majority in the executive council. Other provisions called for an end to racial discrimina- tion in the Federation. The federal government of Prime Minister Welensky has previously indicated its opposition to any such proposals, and earlier in October Welensky was assured of support from the Dominion party, the white opposition party, if he chose to re- sign and call new elections to renew his popular mandate. Racial tension is already high following a week end of Afri- can-hots and strikes. On 8 OctobeT African rioting in Salis- bury resulted in at least seven deaths, over 80 injuries, and considerable property damage. Later at Gwelo an African na- tionalist meeting erupted into looting and arson. At Salisbury African transport workers struck on 11 October; at Bulawayo 2,000 African factory workers have kept up a wage strike. � As a result of these actions, white civilians on 11 October ,101, reportedly demanded permission to take the law into their own hands and shouted down the appeals of senior government offi- cials to respect the law. , CONFIDENTIAL 12 Oct 60 urn A I ikrrei iri�EkirC n cTIKI �"Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 Page 3 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 401111,44 0 STATUTE MILES 600 1....sso�AALAs 12 OCTOBER 1960 UNCLASSIFIED CAMEROUN GABON OCEAN 31290 01011 CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CONGO REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO ANGOLA ed Sea SUDAN NORTHERN RHODESIA FR. SOM L. ETHIOPIA KENYA UANDA. UNDI TANGANYIKA NYASALA,NO FEDERATION OF RHODESIA AND /� NYASALAND e --� SaliSbeel. SOUTHERN SOUTH-WEST I ,RHODESIA AFRICA Bulawayo BECHUANALAND SAUDI ARABIA YEMEN ADEN PROT. Aden ZANZIBAR b/Ell� es Salaam MOZAMBIQU SOMALI REPUBLIC IV N (.1('il N MALAGASY REPUBLIC Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 Approved Tor-71elee:�.2-010-763./1-3 CO2977790 Name' Unrest Likely in Ruanda-Urundi Belgium's plans for bringing the trusteeship territory of Ruandi-Uruncli to independence as two separate states appear inadequate to prevent new outbreaks of tribal warfare in the northern state of Ruanda. According to an American official who recently visited the terriOry, tension between the Batutsi�Ruanda's traditional:ruling ethnic group--and the numerically predominant BahUtu has reached a high pitch as a result of Belgian efforts to replace the highly conservative Batutsi with moderate, pro-Belgian political parties. Order is now being maintained, except for a few scattered outbreaks, by three battalions of Belgian troops; however, these are scheduled to depart when the territory becomes independent. Belgium envisages a program of rapid political advance- ment for the territory, with elections scheduled in both states early next year, to be followed by the establishment of a na- tional government in each area. The target date for complete independence is April 1962. However, Belgian officials in the territory reportedly are determined to guide its political de- velopment so as to maintain their country's influence after independence and are prepared to use force if necessary to attain this end. The Belgians reportedly hope that by follow- ing this policy, they can avoid "another Congo situation and another Lumumba." Governmental structure in both Ruanda and Urundi will be greatly simplified, and Belgium may be able to create a fairly competent African government in Urundi, where there is relatively little ethnic tension. In Ruanda, however, the Bahutu party which will probably form the government re- portedly will be able to function only with the support of Bel- gian administrative personnel and troops; such a government would probably be unable to maintain its control over the op- position groups unless it requested continued Belgian mili- tary assistance. AL 12 Oct 60 CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN Page 4 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 Niger Rejectlbfrench Direction in Foreign PiYcy iger, one of eight French Community states in West and Equatorial Africa which became sovereign last August, intends to assert its independent status and will not accept French direction in foreign affairs in return for continued economic aid. President Hamani Diori, heretofore one of the most pro-French African leaders within the Community, told American Charge Norland in late September that Niger will not accept French aid if it is conditioned on Niger's fol- lowing French direction in foreign policy, "such as voting for France on the Algerian question." Nevertheless, Diori indi- cated that Niger and its partners in the four-state association known as the Conseil de l'Entente�Ivory Coast, Dahomey, and Upper Volta--would begin negotiations with France in mid- October for technical, diplomatic, military, and other bilat- eral agreements. Unlike the other seven French Community states which have gained their "international sovereignty" so far, the Entente states were unwilling to negotiate such "co- operation accords" before being admitted to the UN, a goal attained on 20 September. LAlleging that "a few stupid French" were causing frequent incidents along the Niger-Algerian frontier by trying to incite nomadic Tuareg tribesmen in northern Niger to "stay with France" by going to Algeria, Diori said he was thinking about requesting the departure of French military elements now sta- tioned in the area. Other French army officers reportedly have made contact with potentially dissident Tuaregs in north- ern Mali in the hope of blocking expected efforts by the Mali Government to aid the Algerian rebels. Diori, who is also president of the Entente for the current year, stressed his desire to have an American representative resident in Niger, "since certain French will never understand that we are independent until other diplomatic representatives are at Niamey to prove it." At present Norland, who resides in Abidjan, represents the United States in all four Entente states. Llvory Coast President Houphouet-Boigny--the creator and dominant figure in the Entente--and Upper Volta President Yameogo have also indicated recently that their stat not support France on the Algerian issue at the UINT.i -3tettL4--f- 12 Oct 60 CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 Page 5 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 ATLANTIC OCEAN Dakar GAMBI SENi0A Bemak PORTUOLIESE . OUINEA ' GUINEA r1OAUMCY Conakr BR. CAM. ii t�r�', SIERRA,. _ NIGERIA LEONE' - ;,...1. WORY/ ' ' 1*:=X51' OHANk,.\i _ LIBERIA), : ,- -.I.:), Accra�,41 11"000',, ENT, AFR'ICAR , REPUBLIC . \ r \ ---......"--1 Abidjan CAMEROUN�.1. RIO MISNIF --Nfoo / Gulf of Guinea French Community States , REP. 12 OCTOBER 1960 ''', GABON ( ALGERIA MALI (SOUDAN) NIGER LIBYA 01011 2 UNCLASSIFIED 31319 REPUBLIC I, OF THE 11 CONGO Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 r u. fry, v 1 V Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 '%�101 .0 Peru May Break Diplomatic Relations With Cuba LPeruvian President Prado told the American charge' d'affaires that he is ready to break relations with Cuba on the grounds of a letter from the head of the Peruvian Com- munist party to the Cuban ambassador in Lima thanking him for a contribution to the party and expressing appreciation for sending party members to Cuba for training. Prado said he does not mind taking the lead at this time in breaking re- lations, but hopes Argentina, Colombia, and certain Central American governments will follow suit so that Peru will not be a particular target for Cuba and the USSR,. The Peruvian Government's antagonism for Cuba has been heightened over the past year by the frequent alliance within Peru of the Communists, an influential pro-Castro group, and the reactionary wing of Peru's oligarchy. This alliance has in- tensified agitation on emotional issues--such as those involv- ing "US petroleum investment or the Peruvian-Ecuadorean boundary dispute�in an apparent effort to stalemate the gov- ernment's economic development efforts. _The Argentine Government apparently believes that Cuba is seeking to provoke a break in relations but that such a break now would be counterproductive for Argentina's ambition to in- crease its influence in Latin America, and would mean the loss of valuable information derived from the long-standing friend- ship between Argentine Ambassador Amoedo and Fidel Castro. Colombia requested the withdrawal of the Cuban ambassador last month, and its interest in breaking relations with Cuba would probably be reawakened by a Peruvian initiative.. k Guatemala and Nicaragua broke relations with Cuba earlier this year. El Salvador, which now is emerging from a serious political crisis complicated by pro-Castro manifestations, may soon follow suit. The Panamanian Government reportedly may declare the Cuban ambassador persona non grata, although Panamanian President Chiari is facing serious domestic diffi- culties which would probably be complicated by such a step. CONFIDENTIAL 12 Oct 60 CEI\ITPAI IKITFI I inFKIrF RI II I FTIKI Page 6 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 Approved for Release: 27FO/03/13 CO2977790 British Residting Countermeasures in Berlin Situation /Following a conversation with Prime Minister Macmillan, Ambassador Whitney concludes that prospects are dim for achieving British agreement to economic countermeasures in retaliation against East German harassments of West Ber- lin. The prime minister expressed the belief that a serious Soviet attack on the Western position in Berlin does not un- derlie present Soviet policy, and that recent harassments constitute isolated, separate actions. Macmillan accepts Ithrushchev's statement that he does not intend to bring the Berlin situation to a head before spring, by which time a sum- mit conference should be possible." On the absence of a specific agreement, British officials have underlined their determination that implementation of Western policy on curtailing East German travel should not constitute economic countermeasures. In mid-September Britain agreed with the US and France to stop providing tem- porary travel documents in many categories. Now, however, it argues that it meant that enough such documents and visas should be granted to permit the maintenance of East German trade missions in Western countries at their present levels. The British are willing only to subject the East Germans to minor administrative inconvenienceol [The British resistance to imposition of economic counter- measures at this time is shared by the French Government, and North Atlantic Council discussions have revealed that most other NATO governments feel likewise. Bonn is having seri- ous second thoughts on whether its 30 September denunciation of the interzonal trade agreement should be followed by a sub- stantial curtailment of trade especially in view of the lack of NATO-wide supportot SECRET 12 Oct 60 CFNTRAI INTFI I InENCE BULLETIN Page 7 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 ....I:TIP...m.3E% pm" Fre Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 Negro' *me Argentine Arthy Pressures for Policy Changes rgentine President Frondizi is again under strong mil- itary pressure to take firmer anti-Communist action, to dis- miss advisers who favor wooing the Peronistas away from Peron, and to modify certain aspects of his petroleum policy to improve the efficiency of the state oil company. Other re- lated demands reportedly include federal control over several provincial governments accused of Peronista or leftist lean- ings, a new electoral law allowing small minority parties con- gressional representation, and a change in economic and finan- cial policies to reduce state controls and opportunities for graft. The complaints mainly concern the degree of execution of agreed-upon policies. [The American air attache. in Buenos Aires comments that the armed forces seem to be taking a firmer position on these points�especially on Peronism and Communism--than they have in past crises. He expects Frondizi to avert an armed revolt by yielding to military demands as he has in the past.i The last time Frondizi faced serious army pressure of this type was in September 1959, when army Commander in Chief Toranzo Montero successfully demanded the ouster of then War Secretary Anaya because the army insisted that he was too con, ciliatory toward the Peronistas. Toranzo, again the main army spokesman, told that the army is united behind these demands, and will oust Frondizi if he rejects them. Frondizi, whose economic and political policies are under firelrom segments of his own party as well as from all opposi- tion groups, will brobablv tread cautiously in the face of the ar- my demands: -SECRET 12 Oct 60 CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN Page 8 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 %I IA ILL./.../Al ILO 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 The Director CONFIDENTIAL Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977790 rird(Z4/1" .e_arZfEEZZIR2_