CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1960/11/07

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),(44444444444444444444/ pproved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977806 TOP SECRET 7 November 1960 Copy No. C 75 CENTRAL 3.3(h)(2) 3.5(c) INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN DOCUMENT NO. T! ft MANGE IN nuns. fl'GECLASSIFIFFI r;.1_,V;S� INANCEO TO TS S t'IlEr7 REVIEW DATES A tril Nit Iilipti(21980 DATE! REVIEWER] 44)12-15-EakilF JZZIWZ/ZZIWZ/ZZApproved for Release: 2020/03/13 0029778067/WWWWZ MZ/4 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977806 rksi &�11mAl!SVTI Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977806 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977806 7 NOVEMBER 1960 I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC II. ASIA-AFRICA Iraq--Leftist mob and police clash in Baghdad on 5 November; riot area still under heavy guard on 6 November. Opposition to Sudanese military regime continuing to spread, with dissident army elements rumored planning an early coup.� Situation in the Congo. III. THE WEST De Gaulle's 4 November speech deepens rightist apprehension, tempers leftist im- patience over Algerian issue. Argentine general strike scheduled to be- gin today may produce some disturbances.� El Salvador--Army officers, apprehen- sive over leftist gains in provisional gov- ernment, reportedly plan early counter- coup. 'Noir CD Soviet and Chinese spokesmen on eve of October Revolution anniversary cele- brations indicate neither side has re- treated from its positions in Sino-Soviet dispute. QPriDr7 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977806 'Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977806 / / , '� *STOP SECRET .�pi CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN 7 November 1960 DAILY BRIEF I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC IL ASIA-AFRICA Iraq: CA clash between a pro-Communist mob and Iraqi police and army units took place in central Baghdad on the afternoon and evening of 5 November. The incident grew out of protest demonstrations by trade unionists, leftist student groups, and other Communist sympathizers--elements which have become increasingly disposed to challenge any govern- ment actions not in their favor. The area was still under firm military control on the morning of 6 November; concentrations of troops, tanks, and armored cars were the largest noted in Baghdad since the 14 July anniversary celebration of the Qasim revolution. This new display of Communist militancy may be a further stimulus to an early move by anti-Communist army officer and civilian groups who have been plotting Qasim's overthrow."1 to, Sudan: /Opposition to the Abboud military regime has con- tinued to spread among influential civilian groups, and reports are circulating in Khartoum that dissident army elements will soon attempt a coup, The government is intensifying its domes- tic security precautionsJ In a special ef- fort to assure the safety of UAR President Nasir, who is sched- uled to begin a ten-day state visit on 15 November, the regime, is ac- ceding to Cairo's request that anti-Nasir agents from Jordan and other Middle East states be prevented from entering the Sudan. (Page 1) (r /4:- Republic of the Congo:Crhe debate in the United Nations Week _,on, an eight-nation Afro-Asian resolution to seat n � 4-r-b e*--64-121 Lumumba's delegation may be expanded by African delegates tO_P-'"' 4 -4) I. TOPS ,Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977806r A / A "Approved for Re,lease: .2020/03/13 CO2977806 _ Noir (include the entire Congo issue. The presence of Pres- ident Kasavubu, the only Congolese leader whose posi- tion is acknowledged by all parties, may help resolve the seating issue."-1 CVIeanwhile'L tension is increasing in Orientale Prov- ince,f where Lumumba's Deputy Premier Gizenga has been organizing pro-Lumumba forces. Press reports say that Gizenga has gone underground and that troops loyal to Mo- butu will be sent to Stanleyville, the provincial capital. Lumumba forces in the area may have received arms from Czechoslovakia. (Page 2) III. THE WEST France: The initial reaction in France to De Gaulle's 4 November speech has followed established patterns, with a slight tempering of leftist impatience and a definite deep- ening of rightist apprehension. There is some speculation that De Gaulle's reference to a possible unilateral cease-fire means he may tacitly accede to discussions of political guar- antees with the rebels. The hostility of the majority of the European community in Algeria4has been reinforced, but Moslems, though reluctant to comment, seemed generally satisfied. The military found comfort in De Gaulle's renewed assurance that the army would remain in Algeria during a self-determination referendum. No official reaction is ex- pected from the rebels before the Algerian provisional gov- ernment'sipleny sesSion, schodidid to open Tunis Ion '7 No- vember. (Page 4) Argentina: The general strike scheduled to begin on� 7 November to protest President Frondizi's veto of a law in- creasing severance pay will be the first endorsed by all sec- tors of the Argentine labor movement since Peron's ouster in 7 Nov 60 DAILY BRIEF ii -12-6 TOP SECRET ikpproved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977806/ A / 'Approved for Release:, 2020/03/13 CO2977806 PS TOP SECRE VA 1955. Although Frondizi and Economy Minister Alsogaray believe the strike will be orderly and limited to 24 hours, there may be some disturbances. There are still unresolved problems growing out of the mid-October political crisis, and In late October there was labor violence in Cordoba. (Page 5) o *- El Salvador: The army is becoming increasingly appre- hensive over the failure of ex-President Osorio, who mas- terminded the coup that ousted the Lemus regime on 26 Oc- // tober, to head off a strong bid for power by Communists and other pro-Castro leftists in the new provisional government. Osorio, whose control over the situation appears to have weak-'t- ened, told a US Embassy officer on 3 November that he can- -1?� -b, not consider restrictive action against the extreme left--he de- nies Communists are in the government--lest the unity the visional regime needs to implement urgent social and economic"' changes be disrupted. A group of officers claiming a large ar- my following reportedly is constdering an early countercoup. � -Hy( Most Latin American countries have not recognized the provi- sional government and anparently are delaying action pending , -FP/ further developments. (Page 6) LATE ITEM *Communist Bloc: Statements by Soviet and Chinese leaders on the eve of the October Revolution anniversary indicate that neither side has retreated from its previously held positions in the Sino-Soviet dispute. Soviet presidium member Kozlov, in his keynote address yesterday for the celebrations in Moscow, advanced the usual Soviet claims of achievements both at home and abroad, with no new departures from standard Soviet policy positions. Stressing the validity of Moscow's peaceful coexistence line, Kozlov reaffirmed, in moderate terms, the Soviet stand on points at issue with China and claimed that the USSR's position had been "confirmed by the course of events." In a statement 7 Nov 60 DAILY BRIEF TOP SECRET PAZ A AApproved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO297780e Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO207806 vas, evidently directed at the Chinese, he declared the Soviet party remained "irreconcilable to any revisionist distortion or dogmatic deadening" of Communist theory. Probably prefiguring the po- sition the Soviet party will take in the inter-party discussions, Kozlov stressed the need for bloc unity, but asserted that unity depended on the ability of all parties to understand and apply doctrine in the "new historical situation." Since the USSR has been claiming it has been successful, and China has failed, in "creatively applying" Marxism-Leninism, Kozlov appeared to be implying that Chinese willingness to drop "dogmatic" thinking and accept Soviet changes in doctrine is vital for pre- serving "unity." On the same day in Peiping, Chinese spokesmen also re- affirmed their commitment to bloc unity and peaceful coexistence, but coupled these affirmations with statements that underscored their differences with Moscow. Foreign Minister Chen I, in a major speech, characterized as "the most important universal truth of Marxism-Leninism" the assertion that Communism can come to power only through "revolutionary means." In an article published on 6 November, Madame Sun Yat-sen, chairman of China's Sino-Soviet Friendship Association, also stated "we must preserve the purity of Marism-Leninism against the assaults of modern revisionists" and the Communists must "mainly rely" on struggle to defeat the West. These strong statements suggest that Peiping will hold to its dogmatic positions during the dis- cussions held by the Communist leaders now meeting in Moscow. The Chinese stress on bloc unity, however, suggests the Chinese may yet hope for agreement in Moscow on a communiqu�at least one such as that arrived at in Bucharest in June which left the points at issue still unresolved. 7 Nov 60 DAILY BRIEF iv TOP SECRET ,/// ,Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977106' A SUCianeSe MilThApproved for Release: 20-20/03%13 c024776-66'ecautions vortirOP=SEGREF7 Cinfluential Sudanese political and religious groups are attempting to spread and unify their opposition to the Abboud military regime. They are exploiting the regime's highly un- popular decision, announced on 23 October, on the resettle- ment of some 50,000 residents of the Wadi Haifa area, which will be flooded when construction on the UAR's Aswan High Dam reaches an advanced stage. During the past two weeks, army and police units have been called on to put down riots or break up demonstrations in most of the larger cities and towns. Reports are circulating in Khartoum that dissident army elements plan a coup attempt soon. �The source of one such report is the colonel who commands the important Gordon's Tree garrison in Khartoum': The regime continues to maintain the police and army alert instituted in late October. As ima similar situation some months ago, army headquarters has informed subordi- nate commands that no officer with the rank of major or above is to come to Khartoum without giving notification at least 24 hours in advance. Hasan Bashir Nasir, deputy commander in chief of the army, suggesting he advance his scheduled arrival time at Khartoum airport �presumably to avoid the possibility of an incident. UAR authorities, as well as the Sudanese regime, are extremely concerned over the security problems connected with UAR President Nasir's ten- day state visit, scheduled to begin on 15 November. Cairo has suggestions for avoiding demonstrations and for holding down the size of receptions for him. The Sudanese Government, moreover, is cooperating with the UAR to pre- vent entry into the Sudan of suspected anti-Nasir agents from Jordan and other Middle Eastern states. --TOP--SEGRE-T- ����rIk I T.,. 7 Nov 60 CrAp.p-r-ov'ed fOr:Ti-eisse7:20-2"6/0371.3ICO2977806-rage 1 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977806 Nal Republic of the Congo here is a strong likelihood that the United Nations debate this week, originally intended to deal only with an eight-power Afro-Asian resolution to seat Lumum- ba's "delegation," will develop into a debate on UN special representative Dayal's report on the Congo situation. Such an expanded debate could result in a strong attack on Bel- gium.� (-The presence of President Kasavubu may facilitate a solution of the seating issue; Kasavubu, the only Congolese political leader whose position is acknowledged by everyone, might create a good impression as a quiet, sensible man. In view of Kasavubuts past proclivity toward inaction, however, he may not be effective in the UN climate:1 Recent events in the Congo, meanwhile, have tended to increase the confusion, and there is rising apprehension among Congolese leaders that the UN intends to form a trus- teeship. Tension is increasing in Orientale Province, where Lumumba's deputy premier, Antoine Gizenga, has been or- ganizing pro- Lumumba forces�reportedly with considerable success. There is increasing evidence that supplies from Czechoslo- vakia, possibly including arms, have reached Lumumba sup- porters in Stanleyville. Press reports state that Gizenga has gone underground and that troops loyal to Mobutu will be sent to Stanleyville. Eleven deputies and senators, held under arrest by pro- Lumumba forces in Stanleyville since 15 October, have re- portedly been seriously mistreated. the UN's inability to effect their release casts doubt on the argument that parliament can be made to function in an atmosphere free from intimidation. A UN spokesman in Leopoldville announced on 5 November that Baluba tribal leader Jason Sendwe met with "great success" TOP SECRET 7 Nov 60 rp.ITD A I IkITCI I irtckircQI III CTIKI Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977806 Page 2 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977806 ...OP SECRET Now during his trip last week to Katanga Province, where he hoped to "pacify" Baluba terrorists and thereby weaken the support of Katangan President Tshompe. The trip was made under UN escort, and Tshornbe had threatened to use force to prevent it. So far, however, there has been little real evidence that Sendwe was successful in any ac- tion that would lead to tribal peace. TOP SECRET CE iiort � ikprri i"rikur.o DI III OTIkl 7 Nov 60 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977806 Page 3 Reactions to r -Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977806 Isse-----r6t119714befficift:-:= Noir The initial reaction in France to De Gaulle's 4 No- vember speech on Algeria has followed established pat- terns, with a slight tempering of leftist impatience and a definite deepening of rightist apprehension. George Bidault summed up the rightist reaction: "Unacceptable!" On the left, the most noteworthy reaction is Guy Mollet's basically favorable comment. Parliamentary spokesmen have expressed alarm over De Gaulle's reference to wider presidential powers, but the American Embassy in Paris expects the clear relationship he established between the need for national unity and the solution of the Algerian prob- lem to calm most of the deputies. There is some speculation that De Gaulle's reference to a possible unilateral cease-fire by France means he may tacitly accede to discussions of political guarantees with the rebels. He continues to insist that hostilities must cease before political negotiations can begin, but he probably hopes the rebels will respond. The Algerian provisional govern- ment will probably insist on some concrete evidence of good faith before accepting French assurances of political conces- sions. French rightist extremists will be alert to any cease- fire initiative, and any coup now in prospect might follow such an initiative. While the French military found comfort in De Gaulle's renewed assurance that the army would remain in Algeria for a referendum on self-determination, "activist" officers can be expected to take an increasingly antagonistic attitude toward De Gaulle. The hostility of the majority of the European community in Algeria has been reinforced, but Moslems, who were re- luctant to comment, seemed generally satisfied. No official reaction to De Gaulle's speech is expected from the rebels be- fore the plenary session which the provisional government has scheduled opens in Tunis on 7 November. The rebels are expected to stick to the hard line they have adopted, in view of the more favorable international position promises of bloc support have provided. They will be under some pres- sure from Morocco and Tunisia to explore any French over- tures, however, because of the apprehension of all North Afri- can states over the threat of Communist influence in the area. CONFIDENTIAL 7 Nov 60 r pkrrn A I IkITEI I le�_Cl.le^C DI II I CTIkl Page 4 '-'"Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977806 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977806 CONFIDENTIAL Argentine General Strike Called for 7 November A general strike, to begin on 7 November in protest of President Frondizi's veto of a law passed on 30 September in- creasing severance pay, will be the first strike to be endorsed by all sectors of the Argentine labor movement since Peron's ouster in 1955. Anti-Peronista labor leaders have called strikes on their own since 1955, but they have refused to co= operate in the Peronistas' strikes, which frequently were called for political reasons. The vetoed law would have raised severance payments from the current maximum of albout $12 for a year of service to between $30 and $60, depending on skill. Both government and business officials consider this too large an increase for the economic recovery program to support; labor leaders, how- ever, protest that it is too small. Although Frondizi and Economy Minister Alsogaray be- lieve the strike will be orderly and limited to 24 hours, some disturbances may occur. There are still unresolved problems growing out of the mid-October crisis, which was precipitated by army complaints over certain of Frondizi's advisers and policies. Frondizi is trying to keep his economic program in- tact, but he has agreed to some recommendations by the mil- itary, including the recent request that Soviet bloc diplomatic missions in Buenos Aires reduce their personnel to the level maintained by Argentina in the bloc. Other unrest stems from the recent brief strikes in Cor- doba and Mar del Plata, which were considered the worst labor violence the Frondizi administration has encountered. The gov- ernment, however, is empowered to use a state of siege and other special security measures to maintain order. rck 7 Nov 60 iTrs A I Ikrrel I Irftek1/^C DI II I CT114.1 'Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977806 Page 5 Approved for Release: 7650/03/13 CO2977806 * Military PlangT6 Counter Communist Bid for krneKver In El Salvador The Salvadoran Army is becoming increasingly appre- hensive over the failure of ex-President Oscar Osorio, who masterminded the coup that ousted the Lemus regime on 26 October, to head off a strong bid for power by Communists and other pro=Castro leftists in the new provisional govern- ment. It is reliably reported that Osorio has lost control over the situation and that the growing number of leftists in govern- ment jobs will make it difficult "to clean house" without strong military measures. A group of officers claiming widespread support from army units is preparing a countercoup, which may be attempted immediately. Several leftist cabinet members and the three civilians on the six-man junta moved quickly to consolidate their positions by appointing numerous pro-Communists and suspected Com- munists to key subordinate posts. A military member of the junta told a US Embassy officer on 3 November that most of the initiative in political matters had been conceded to the civil- ians, who are probably not responsive to Osorio's direction. Osorio said restrictive measures against the extreme left--he denies there are Communists in the government�can- not be considered at this time, since such action would disrupt the unity the provisional government must have in order to im- plement urgently needed social and economic changes. The new government already has been recognized by Spain, Ecuador, Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, and GuatemalaCHow- ever, President Villeda Morales of Honduras, where Fidel Cas- tro has a small but vocal following, indicated his concern on 4 November to the US Embassy at Tegucigalpa A pro-Commu- nist takeover in El Salvador would also have very serious impli- cation for the stability of Guatemala--where Communists re- portedly are plotting a coup with other leftist groups against President Ydigoras�as well as for the Somoza regime in Nic- aragua. Most other Latin American countries appear to be de- laying recognition pending further developments. �SEeRET-- 7 Nov 60 cEA vrn A I mk lII I Ik 1#.4/ ni 11 1 Page 6 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977806 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO2977806 �...A.,111"IL.11.4111 I 11114 Niue 11.11 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 CO2977806 vzzzz/z/zzzrzt, !z