CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1960/01/18

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IN Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03031264 Varpo �7117/iP�StIVREIThisi 3.5(c) I'M NO 0 EiCLASStfltet CLASS. 411..e.; Its YS I C NEXT RAVitlY Aoto ACTH: Iii 1...2 Dant r JT,4. 1-Jiltvlswifis 3.3(h)(2) 18 January 1960 Copy No. C 1) CENTRAL TELLIGENCE BULLETIN -TOP-SEC-RET- Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03031264 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03031264 01111# TOP SECRET Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03031264 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03031264 %rnoo SIO 18 JANUARY 1960 L THE COMMUNIST BLOC Chou En-lai again invites Burmese prime minister to Peiping, but in effect turns down Bum,..0.0 nvonnonba fir horrior set- tlement. II. ASIA-AFRICA Turks being pressed by Moscow for ex- change of high-level visits. Laotian Government devising electoral procedures to assure conservative victory this spring; Hanoi cautions against any departure from neutral foreign policy. III. THE WEST ()Dominican Republic�Trujillo trying to counter growing unrest. TOP SECRET Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03031264 \ Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03031264 Nie CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN 18 January 1960 DAILY BRIEF I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC Communist China - Burma: Premier Chou En-lai on ?enewed his invitation to Burmese Prime Minis- ter Ne Win to visit Peiping for talks, which he said would be "very useful" in promoting an agreement on the Sino-Burmese border issue. Chou again side-stepped acknowledgment of Ne Win's precondition for such a visit�China's acceptance of Burma's June 1959 proposals--and called on Burma to "con- tinue negotiations" on the "relatively small difference" re- maining between the two sides. It now is probably clear to Ne Win that the Chinese will not give him a border settlement on his terms. (Page 1) II. ASIA-AFRICA Turkey-USSR: Lmrkish Prime Minister Menderes has in- formed Ambassador Warren of his concern over problems posed for his government by the atmosphere of East-West detente and recent exchanges of high-level visits. Soviet representatives in Turkey are actively urging similar visits between Turkey and the "1 USSR. According to Menderes, Turkey does not oppose an East- West detente, but it faces the dilemma of determining how to keep in step with its Western allies without unnerving its Middle Eastern friends. On balance, however, it appears that Ankara will probably accede to Soviet pressure for increased official ex- change visit_sil (Page 2) Laos: he new Laotian Government is devising electoral procedures which it hopes will ensure a conservative victory over the Communists in elections for a new National Assembly p still tentatively scheduled for April or May. The government has also taken pains to make clear to foreign nations that it in- tends to continue its officially neutral foreign policy. Nort_19 TOP SECRET Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03031264 'Atio7\e\'13T� or7Release: 2020/03/13 C03031264 " 'TOP'SECRE'r viao EVietnam has greeted the new government with comparative moderation but has indicated that Hanoi might call for in- creased Communist activity if Vierttiane departs from a neutral course), (Page 3) III. THE WEST Dominican Republic: Dictator Trujillo, fearful that grow- ing internal unrest may reach insurrectionary proportions, has taken a series of measures in an effort to counter it. In addition to economic concessions such as reduced rents for - low-income city dwellers and small farmers, he has removed another source of public irritation by relieving his unpopular son "Ramfis" as chief of the Combined General StaffL, 18 Jan 60 DAILY BRIEF ii TOP SE Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03031264 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03031264 1110 Voisi I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC Peiping Repeats Invitation to Burmese Premier Chinese Communist Premier Chou En-lai on 12 January renewed his,invitation of 22 December to Burmese Premier Ne Win to visit Peiping for a discussion of the Sino-Burmese border dispute. Ne Win on 3 January rejected the earlier in- vitation, stating that the work of preparing for the forthcoming elections in Burma ruled out a trip at this time unless he could be assured beforehand that the Chinese would sign a settlement based on Burma's June proposals, its maximum offer. As in his earlier letter, Chou ignored Ne Win's condition that the Chinese must first accede to the Burmese proposals and suggested further "negotiations." Chou said he felt it would be "very useful" toward promoting a settlement if he were given the chance to explain the Chinese Government's position and to discuss "matters of principle" for eliminating the remaining differences. Although Chou tried to minimize the points of disagreement between the two sides--he said these were "relatively small"--his letter implies Burma's proposals are unacceptable. The Communists--in maintaining a posture of readiness to negotiate but avoiding agreement to Burmese conditions-- are following the same tactics they are using in the border dis- pute with India. Peiping is unwilling to give a border settle- ment to the strongly anti-Communist Ne Win, particularly with the prospect of a more sympathetic Burmese Government after the 29 February election. These stalling tactics have probably made it lear to Ne Win that he will not get a settlement on his terms. 18 Jan 60 --TOP-SEeRE-T CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN Page 1 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03031264 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03031264 *haw IL ASIA-A Turkey Faces Dirdmma in Relation With USSR .ikara appears ready to take steps to keep pace with what it regards as a Western movement toward detente with the USSR, but is concerned that any deviation from its basically austere policy toward Moscow may cause apprehension among some of Its Middle East neighbors, especially Iran. Prime Minister Men- deres, in recently discussing with Ambassador Warren the ques- tion of Soviet pressure for an exchange of high-level visits, noted that contrary to,the impression gained by some of its Western allies, Turkey is not fundamentally opposed to an East-West detente but merely wants to view the situation realistical113 [-According to Menderes, Soviet representatives in Turkey are actively contacting various ministries, newspapers, and in- stitutions and expounding the theme "we now are friends with the US, why can we not be friends with Turkey as well." Menderes told Warren that the Russians has been insisting on official ex- change visits for years, and now want to follow the recent visit of the Turkish minister of health with other high-level visits as a manifestation of improved relation litlenderes' allegations of Soviet pressure .7.oncerning diplomatic contacts in whim soviet oinciais nave enaeavored to exploit the friendly theme of the Camp David talks. On occasion, Soviet representatives as well as the Soviet press have applied the "stick" principle as well as the "carrot."/ Moscow's current campaign to expand contacts with Turkish officials is part of its broader effort to exploit the current thaw in East-West relations. The Soviet leaders probably regard Turkey as a major obstacle to the attainment of their objectives in the Middle East 4-n_aine with Mendered'expressed views that East-West ex- changes are the "order of the day," there probably will be an in- crease in exchange visits by Turkish and Soviet delegations during the ensuing months. No basic change in Turkey's pro-Western for- eign policy is anticipated, however, although such visits may have a marked impact on Turkey's Middle East neighbord-.7 TOPSECRET 18 Jan 60 CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN Page 2 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03031264 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03031264 Developts in Laos Following Formatibimod New Government Elle new govkimment of Khou Arbhay in Laos is concentrating on devising electoral procedures which it hopes will ensure a conservative victory over the Communists in the National Assem- bly elections tentatively scheduled for April or May. Among the still unresolved questions in connection with preparations for elections are whether to hold them in one or two stages and whether to have candidates contest for seats on a province-wide or district basis. These issues may well become serious sources of new friction among Laos' anti-Communist elements and frus- trate the efforts of moderate Premier Khou and his brother, Dep- uty Premier Nhouy, to heal the deep divisions in conservative ranks caused by the recent governmental criste tPremier Khou, who is elderly, says he plans to exercise over-all policy control, but he has delegated a great deal of authority in day-to-day governmental affairs to his younger and more energetic brother. Nhouy is a former interior minister who was closely involved in past government efforts to devise workable electoral procedurLsj larmy leaders claim they can "completely" pacify the coun- try before elections, but this is probably a vain hope. While the Communists insurgents have been relatively quiet in recent weeks, they are believed to retain control of significant areas of the countryside. There have been indications, moreover, that rebel ranks are being increased by young Laotians who have completed courses at Communist training and indoctrination centers report- edly located just across the frontier in North Vietnalr_q The new government seems to contemplate with as much en- thusiasm as the Phoui regime the prospect of substantially in- creased UN technical assistance under Secretary General Hammar- skjold's scheme to maintain a continuing UN presence in Laos. The government, however, has taken pains to make it clear to both friends and enemies of Laos that it intends to pursue a neu- tral foreign policB :ta.noi has greeted the new government with comparative moderation but has indicated that it might call for increased Communist activity if Vientiane departs from a neutral course:I -SEGRE-T--- 18 Jan 60 CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN Page 3 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03031264 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03031264 III. THE WEST Dominican Dictator Makes Effort to Counter Unrest Dominican dictator Generalissimo Rafael Trujillo, fearful that growing internal unrest may reach insurrectionary propor- tions, has recently taken a number of actions which, in the opinion of the American Embassy at Ciudad Trujillo, reflect the first clear evidence of good judgment on his part since early in 1958. Recovery of his political objectivity could enable Trujillo to cope more effectively with the dissidents, espe- cially since he has apparently ceased efforts to advance the po- litical career of his unpopular son, General Rafael L. ("Ramfis") Trujillo - Early this month, the generalissimo removed Ramfis from his post as chief of the Combined General Staff, where he ob- structed relations with the United States, and sent him to Europe, reportedly for a protracted stay. The dictator probably realized that strained US-Dominican relations encouraged antiregime ele- ments, many of whom believe that the United States helps Trujillo stay in power. During the past several weeks Trujillo has enacted several measures designed to frustrate any immediate dissident plans. Rents have been reduced for the low-income city dwellers and small farmers who make up Trujillo's broad political support, an earlier decision denying workers Christmas bonuses has been reversed, scheduled salary decreases for government employees have been canceled, and heavy arms purchases have apparently been reduced or terminated. In addition, Trujillo has announced a grant of $11,250,000 from the International Monetary Fund to reinforce the Dominican economy. While these measures may temporarily arrest dissident ac- tivity, the apparent decision of the generalissimo to take over the presidency from his brother Hector may indicate a desperate at- tempt on the dictator's part to retain control. CONFIDENTIAL 18 Jan 60 CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN Page 4 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03031264 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03031264 IVA A 1..."1-J111 A I A-11. 1.4 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 for Political Affairs The Deputy Under Secretary 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 Commandant, United States Marine Corps 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 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 C03031264 --TOP�SECRET� Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03031264