CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1960/09/15

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• Publication Date: September 15, 1960

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I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
II. ASIA-AFRICA
South African Government, increasingly
concerned over trends in Black Africa
seeks military ties with Portugal.
III. THE WEST
Adenauer reportedly cautions Bonn cab-
inet against "rash" reactions to East
German harassments, in effect leaving
initiative on countermeasures up to West
Germany's allies.
Venezuelan military maintaining alert in
expectation of new revolutionary efforts.
LATE ITEMS
Situation in Laos.
Situation in Jordan.
Situation in the Congo.
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15 September 1960
DAILY BRIEF
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
II. ASIA-AFRICA
South Africa - Portugal: The South African Govern-
ment, increasingly concerned over the growth and spread
of nationalism in Black Africa, has renewed its efforts to
establish military ties with Portugal.
high civil and military officials in the Union have urged
that the two countries conclude a military agreement, and have
even offered to give logistic support to Portuguese forces in
Angola and Mozambique. The Portuguese envoy, in reporting
these statements in late August, repeated earlier recommen-
dations that Portugal avoid close public identification with the
Union, but said he personally, believed that "a coordination of
our respective defenses could be useful to us and even neces
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III. THE WEST
West Germany Berlin: Chancellor Adenauer
to his cabinet
to avoid "any rash moves" in dealing with East German harass-
ments and travel restrictions, and in effect to leave the initia-
tive on countermeasures to West Germany's allies. Adenauer,
currently on vacation in Italy, sharply criticized Vice Chancel-
lor Erhard's reference on 11 September to West Berlin as
"Federal Republic territory," and called on the cabinet to ad-
vise West Berlin Mayor Brandt to stop making demands for
Western retaliations. With increasing East German "needling'
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fade sanctions, must be used judiciously lest they lead to worse
Communist measures, especially against West Berlin's large
trade with Bonn. Adenauer's statements generally paralleled views
expressed by other ministers at the same cabinet meeting.
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Venezuela: The Venezuelan armed forces are maintaining
an alert in the expectation of new revolutionary, efforts.
the military still
fear a major conspiracy involving Communists and some "sedi-
tious army men." (Page 3)
IV. WATCH COMMITTEE CONCLUSIONS
No Sib-Soviet bloc country intends to initiate hostilities
against the United States or its possessions in the immedi-
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East, and in the Congo. In Laos, the continuing differences /
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formation of a new revolutionary group favor Communist ex-
ploitation, including increased Pathet Lao military activity.
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*Laos: ciing Savang, in a conversation with Ambassador
Browriinuang Prabang on 13 September, asserted that
Premier Souvanna Phouma had "full powers" to deal with the
revolt led by General Phoumi and Prince Boun Oum, saying
he should either use his authority or resign and permit the
King to appoint a new premier. The King stated that the op-
posing views of Souvanna and Phoumi on how to deal with the
Pathet Lao problem were irrecondilable, and he clearly indi-
cated his support for Phoumi's position that negotiations with
the Pathet Lao would prove disastrous2
uvanna, when informed of the King's attitude, stated that
if Savang persisted in withholding his support, he would have no
recourse but to resign. The premier flew to Luang Prabang on
14 September to� see the King; his decision on whether to resign
or not will presumably depend on the outcome of the interview.
Souvanna has also been considering the possibility of appealing to
the UN Security Council, on the grounds that civil war in Laos
would quickly become internationalized. He believes that South
Vietnam and Thailand would side with Phoumi. This would pro-
vide Communist China and North Vietn m the pretext they have
been seeking for intervention in Laos.
*Jordan-UAR: [Additional Jordanian troops moved north
yesterday morning and the build-up near the Syrian border now
appears as complete as is feasible without jeopardizing Jordan's
internal security or denuding its West Bank defenses. Jordanian
infiltrators, according to intercepted UAR messages, have com-
mitted the first of a series of planned acts of sabotage in southern
Syria. There is still no evidence, however, of renewed contact
between Jordan and the Syrian conspirators whom the Jordanians
expect to undertake an anti-Nasir coupj
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alot to assassinate King Husavn. On the same day the King
planned to leave Amman
on the morning of the 14th to join his troops. He said he
realized this might create apprehension that he intended to
lead his forces into Syria, but since they had been on alert
status for some time, he thought his presence and his urging
of patience and forbearance might improve morale. He also
stated that he intended to remain unavailable for several days
to the British Ambassador, the US Charge, and the UN repre-
sentative, pointing out that he was weary of their repetitive ap-
peals that he take no precipitous actionj
*Congo: (As of 0400 EDT) Colonel Joseph Mobuto, former
army chief of staff recently promoted by Kasavubu's premier-
designate Ileo to be army commander, announced on 14 September
that the army was taking charge of the Congo uritil 31 December.
Mobuto denied this was an army coup but merely a truce period
during which ICasavubu, Lumumba, Ileo, and the National As-
sembly would be "neutralized." There were no reports of
violence; officials at the� Leopoldville airport reported that Premier
Lumumba had flown to Stanleyville�his political stronghold--where
presumably he might try to organize a resistance movement. Judging
from Mobuto's remarks at a press conference on 14 September, he
will cooperate with the UN and has already ordered Soviet and Czech
diplomats out of the Congo within 48 hours. However, the extent of
Mobuto's influence in the Congolese army and police is not clear.
In the UN Security Council meeting of 14 September, the USSR
lost out in its bid to win recognition for Premier Lumumba's repre-
sentative. Subsequently the council discussed, but reached no de-
cision on, the UN's role in the Congo pending some clarification of
the situation. The USSR has recently asked Khartoum for overflight
and landing rights for a USSR-Congo air service,
three Soviet merchant
ships are off the West African coast, apparently en route to the
Congo where they could arrive about 18-20 September. Their
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In these vessels suggest that they may be transporting special
cargo. (Page 4)
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South Africa Renews Military Overtures to Portugal
The South African Government has renewed the efforts
it began in July to form a "white bastion" comprising the
European-controlled areas of southern Africa.
Defense Minister Fouche and External Affairs
Minister Louw urged late in August that the Union and Por-
� tugal establish "some type of military arrangement." Gen-
eral Melville, the commander of the South African defense
force, subsequently told the ambassador that "some kind of
treaty or agreement" would aid both nations. Melville of-
fered to lend logistic support�including transport aircraft--
to Portuguese troops in Angola and Mozambique. He also
proposed close coordination of activity and standardization
of arms.
There have been no indications as to Lisbon's attitude to-
ward military cooperation with South Africa. However, the
Portuguese are sending substantial reinforcements to both
Angola and Mozambique, and the South African proposal, if
made on an informal basis, may receive serious considera-
tion from Premier Salazar.
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Adenauer Urges Caution in Berlin Countermoves
tchancellor Adenauer
to his cabinet from his vacation in
Italy to avoid "any rash moves" in dealing with East German
travel restrictions on West Germans' travel, and instead to
leave the initiative on countermeasures to the Allies. Adenauer
warned that firm Western countermeasures such as interrupting
Bonn's shipments to East Germany might cause the East Germans
to cut off the supply lines to West Germany over which more than
one and a half billion dollars worth of goods were brought to West
Berlin in 1959. This exchange dwarfs the West German interzonal
shipments, which amounted to only $256,800,000 in 1959)
CAdenauer sharply criticized Vice Chancellor Erhard's refer-
ence on 11 September to West Berlin as "Federal Republic terri-
tory" and called on the cabinet to advise West Berlin Mayor
Brandt to stop making demands for Western retaliations like those
he made during his address to an expellee meeting in Berlin on
4 September.
U'Adenauer warned that Khrushchev is deliberately seeking to
"warm up" the Berlin issue to justify bringing it before the United
Nations. Erhard told the Bonn cabinet on 12 September that for
the first time the Berliners themselves are somewhat panicky and
that during his recent visit to the city he had encountered doubt
and despair regarding the city's futurej
Weanwhile East Germany's refusal on 13 September to allow
West Berliners to use West German passports for travel to bloc
countries underlines the bloc's contention that West Berlin is not
part of West Germany but is a separate legal entity. In practice,
this restriction probably will cause few difficulties, since East
German officials are directed to accept identity documents issued
by West Berlin municipal authorities not only for travel abroad but
for transit through 'East Germany to West Germany
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Revolutionary Plotting in Venezuela
The Venezuelan armed forces have been alerted in the ex-
pectation of surprise attacks.
a coup attempt had failed on 9
September but revolutionary plotting was continuing through-
out the country. the Communist party
had ordered its armed cells mobilized and had established
contact with seditious army personnel. A national guard of-
ficer's one-hour seizure of a key radio station in Caracas on
12 September was described as an uncoordinated part of a ma-
jor conspiracy.
The resignation from the cabinet of Foreign Minister
Arcaya may have been regarded by the revolutionaries as
weakening the united front of Venezuela's three major parties
which. has backed the Betancourt regime since its inaugura-
tion in February 1959. The government's effort to present a
public appearance of stability is
referring to the
radio station seizure as "this insignificant incident." A radio
bulletin from the Ministry of Interior describes it as "evident-
ly an isolated act without important ramifications." Within
Venezuela, however,
strict vigilance in mili-
tary installations and critical places, especially in the border
zones, and added, "We presume there will be surprise at-
tacks."
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Situation in the Congo as of 0430 EDT
The announcement by Colonel Joseph Mobuto on 14 September
that the army was taking charge of the Congo until 31 December has
added to the confusion regarding the Congo situation, although if
successful, his action may save the country from becoming virtually
a Communist satellite. Mobuto, 30 years of age, has had no mili-
tary experience and was a newspaperman by profession. He is
considered reasonably intelligent but narrowminded and somewhat
suspicious of white persons. Until recently he had been one of
Lu.mumba's strongest supporters. He joined the Lumumba wing
of the National Congolese Movement after its split with Kalonji and
last January was in charge of the movement's Brussels headquarters.
He was appointed army commander�replacing General Lundula--
by ICasavubu's premier designate Joseph Ileo on 14 September. He
had been army chief of staff, and as such, wielded a considerable
Influence on Lundula.
� It is not clear how extensive Mobuto's influence is within army
and police circles, or among the populace. There was no immediate
reaction reported from Congolese leaders, nor any violence after
the announcement of the army takeover. Premier Lumumba is
reported by officials in the Leopoldville airport control tower to have
taken off for Stanleyville. If such a trip is confirmed, it would
suggest that the premier will not acquiesce in the army move and
may be planning to organize a resistance movement among his
fervent supporters in Orientale province. In this effort, he might
receive Soviet bloc assistance in view of the new regime's apparent
anti-Communist orientation.
At a press conference on 14 September, Mobuto announced his
decision to close the Soviet and Czech embassies and consulates,
military guards were being placed at the Communist missions on
15 September, and diplomatic officials were ordered out of the
Congo within 48 hours.
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The USSR--which has not as yet reacted to the Mobuto coup--
has continued to show great interest in the Congo situation and
opposition to the UN's role there. At the Security Council
session on 14 September, the Soviet representative argued
strongly, but unsuccessfully, for the seating of Lumumba's
delegate.
the USSR has
asked Khartoum for overflight and landing rights for a USSR-Congo
air service, which presumably would be a continuation of the
USSR-Cairo serviceU Meanwhile, at least two Soviet merchant
ships are off the West African coast south of Guinea. They
apparently are en route to the Congo and could arrive at the port
of Matadi about 18-20 September. Their initial radio silence
during the period from their departure from Odessa until
10 September and the high level Soviet interest in these ships
they may be transporting special cargo.
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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
The Director
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