CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1960/04/21

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� . 3.5(c) //I rs ZZ/ZZZ/ZZ/Z/Z/Z/Z/r/ /7/ Approved for Release. 2020/03/13 C03148937 21 April 1960 Copy No. C N CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN \\-� k DOCUMENT NO, NO *AMIE IN CLAM 2?' tJ DiCLASSIFIED CLASS. CHANGED TOr tj $ 0 NEXT DIVILW DATE' .0.0.0) ADTHr IM 74.2 9 JUN 14R0 DEM NEVIEWENI 3.3(h)(2) If TOP SECRET Jir/Z/Z, I'M,/ 7//, riZA Approved for Release: 2020 / 03 / 13 C 03148937 V/ Wrnier/y/ /v/Z Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03148937 � � Approved for Release: C03148937 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03148937 21 APRIL 1960 I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC Marshal Zakharov, commander of Soviet Forces in East Germany since 1957, re- placing Sokolovsky as first deputy de- fense minister and chief of general staff of Soviet Army and Navy. ASIA-AFRICA Malayan Government to end 12-year-old state of "emergency" this July. Israel's recent receipt of additional Super Mysteres from France brings its total of such jet fighters to an estimated 38. III. THE WEST Venezuelan military uprising at San Cris- tobal localized at present but could becorn.- threat unless promptly suppressed. 0 LATE ITEM � Tension continues in South Korea; cab- inet resigns but Rhee government faced with deciding between harsh repression and concessions which might endanger existence of regime. Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03148937 A ro z"V �-"4/ �s� /7' z / _ 4Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03148937 3.3(h)(2) -,4 w.OP SECRET __*- V CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN 21 April 1960 vI DAILY BRIEF VPf6 USSR: Marshal Zakharov, commander in chief of Soviet Forces in East Germany since November 1957, in- formed Allied military representatives in East Germany on 16 April that he had been appointed chief of the general staff of the Soviet Army. and Navy and first deputy defense minister. Zakharov thus will be replacing Marshal V. D. Sokolovsky, for whom no new assignment has been an- nounced. Zakharov said that he hoped in his new job to "preside over the dissolution of the Soviet armed forces in concert with his counterparts" in other countries. Zakharov's replacement in East Germany is his for- rmer_d7puty, Colonel General I. I. Yakubovsky. (Page 1) I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC II. ASIA-AFRICA � Malaya: The state of "emergency" declared 12 years ago to combat the Communist rebellion will be officially ended on 31 July. Communist jungle forces, which once numbered over 5,000 well-armed insurgents, have gradually been reduced to an estimated 600 terrorists, most of them now across the bor- der in Thailand, (Page 2) Israel: a_During the past two months, Israel has received an additional number of Suner Mvstere jet fighters nrobably 12, from France, The Is- raelis now have an estimated total of 38 Super Mysteres, which are superior to any fighter the Arabs have. However, the UAR, which has been exerting strong efforts to obtain comparable fighters, apparentlyhas made arrangements to obtain a limited number of additional aircraft noRkihly IG-195, from the Soviet Unioa) (Page 3) z z A ',Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO31489377 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03148937"g- "4/-7� [OP SECRET 0 III. THE WEST *Venezuela: Dissident Venezuelan military leaders, who are receiving Dominican aid, gained control on 20 April of the garri- son at San Cristobal, an isolated provincial capital in southwest- ern Venezuela bordering on Colombia. The uprising is localized 4'and the Betancourt regime will probably be able to quell it. Pro- Castro leftists in Venezuela are likely to be strengthened as a result of the affair�at the expense of the military establishment-- and will probably exert greater pressure on Betancourt for radi- al do s and for retaliation against the Trujillo re-- gime. age 5) IV. WATCH COMMITTEE CONCLUSIONS A. No Sino-Soviet bloc country intends to initiate hostil ities against the continental US or its possession in the immediate future:( B. I.No 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 imme- diate futurel C. the following developments are susceptible of direct ex- ploitation by Soviet/Communist hostile action which could jeopardize the security of the US in the immediate future:7 None.1 LATE ITEM *South Korea: Following the imposition of martial law and the suppression of large-scale violence in Seoul and other major cities, student-led opposition groups have regrouped on the 21 Apr 60 DAILY BRIEF ii TOP SECRET Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 CO3148937, - 47 Azityyz � , , Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03148937 �' TOP SECRET outskirts of Seoul. Some demonstrations and incidents occurred on 20 April and it is possible that the people of Seoul and in the rest of the country are priming themselves for a further mass upheaval. The cabinet has resigned but the Rhee government is faced with deciding whether to continue, and perhaps increase, harsh repressive measures, or to make concessions which might endanger the existence of the regime. (Page 6) =224 21 Apr 60 DAILY BRIEF iii Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03148937 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03148937 I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC Soviet Commander in Germany to Be First Deputy Defense Minister Marshal Zakharov, commander in chief of Soviet Forces in Germany since 22 November 1957, told the chiefs of the Allied liaison missions on 16 April that he was being trans- ferred to the post of chief of the general staff of the Soviet Army and Navy and first deputy defense minister. He said he hoped, in his new capacity, to preside over the dissolu- tion of the Soviet armed forces. To accomplish this, he said, it would be necessary for the West to move closer to recent Soviet disarmament proposals. He also stated that army officers should not fear the end of their military careers, because their experience would make it easy for them to find jobs in many walks of life. This comment reflects the Soviet Government's continued preoccu- pation with the problem of the morale of career military per- sonnel threatened by forced retirement. Zakharov will replace Marshal V. D. Sokolovsky, who at 63 is only one year older than Zakharov himself. Sokolovsky, who also held the post of GSFG commander for several years, has been chief of staff of the Soviet Army and Navy since 1953. Zakharov's promotion, considering his relatively late date of rank as a marshal, is a reflection of satisfaction with the vig- orous manner in which he carried out his assignment in Ger- many. His transfer at this time does not appear to reflect any unusual reshuffling in the Soviet high command. Zakharov can be expected to maintain cordial relations with Defense Minister Malinovsky, his wartime boss and later his associate in the Far East, and to pursue his new duties with characteristic energy and effectiveness. He is to be suc- ceeded in GSFG by Colonel General I. I. Yakubovsky, his depu- ty. CONFIDENTIAL 21 Apr 60 CEtrp-prO;fedloTiele-ae: 2020/03/13 C03148937 Page 1 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03148937 IL ASIA-AFRICA State of "Emergency" in Malaya Scheduled to End 31 July The Paramount Ruler of Malaya announced on 19 April that the state of "emergency" declared 12 years ago to com- bat the Communist rebellion will be officially ended on 31 July. The declaration symbolizes a major victory for Prime Minister Abdul Rahmares aggressive anti-Communist poli- cies, which have reduced Communist terrorist strength from about 2,000 at the time Malaya achieved independence in August 1957 to today's total of approximately 600, of whom nearly 500 are across the Malayan border in Thailand. Peak Communist strength was reached in 1949, when there were estimated to be over 5,000 well-armed jungle terrorists. The ending of the "emergency" will not result in any lessening of military pressure on the remaining terrorists, although they may not be competely eliminated for years because of halfhearted Thai cooperation in the border areas. The Rahman government now is in the process of providing a legal base for continuing its stringent domestic anti-Com- munist policies after 31 July by incorporating into the con- stitution certain key anti-Communist measures now con- tained in the emergency regulations. Ellie declaration ending the "emergency" probably fore- shadows increasing attacks by opposition parties on the UK- Malayan defense agreement, which has long been justified by the government as of particular value because of the Corn munist rebellion. The attacks are likely to center on the treaty provisions which permit the stationing of British Com- monwealth troops in the Federation. The government now takes the position that the treaty relates mainly to the defense of the Federation from external aggression and points out the economic advantages of having the Commonwealth bear a large part of Malaya's defense burden. CONFIDENTIAL 21 Apr 60 CENTRAI umTPI I inckirc 11111 I CTiki Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03148937 Page 2 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03148937 I 4 French Super Mystere Fighters Obtained by Israel During the past two months, Israel has obtained from France additional Super Mystere jet fighters, probably 12 in number, Accumulated evidence indicates that six of the air - crait were flown to Israel on 11 March and that at least six in disassembled sections were ferried there earlier by air transport. The estimated total number of Super Mysteres in the Israeli Air Force accordingly is now 38. Israel has an estimated 171 jet fighters, all of which are of French manufacture. The UAR is believed to have 228 jet fighters, of which about 140 are MIG-17s. Israel's Su- per Mysteres are superior to any fighters the Arabs are known to have.1 The UAR, which has been exerting strong efforts to ob- tain comparable fighters, apparently has made arrangements to obtain a limited number of additional aircraft, possibly MIG-19s, from the Soviet Union. These probably will be furnished as part of major new agreements still being nego- tiated, which will cover T-54 medium tanks and other mod- ern bloc weapons, as well as aircraft. op SECRET 21 Apr 60 CEApproved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03148937 Page 3 �Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03148937 r strongly suggests that Cairo after almost two years of intermit- tent negotiations�frequently delayed by poor political relations between the UAR and the bloc as well as by repayment difficul- pLIesrnff soon conclude the major new deals. asrael is hoping to get other types of military equipment from the United Kingdom. London is prepared in principle to raise its 1958 offer of 60 Centurion tanks�of which only 30 have been ordered because of a shortage of funds--to a to- tal of 90, unless Israel purchases similar tanks from South Africa. The British will also sell Israel three motor torpedo boats, but probably will not supply the Bloodhound antiaircraft missiles the Israelis have requested. Throughout the Israeli- British negotiations, London has been anxious to minimize the Arabs' resentment by informing them in advance of general plans to sell arms to Israel.] TOP SECRET 21 Apr 60 CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN Page 4 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03148937 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03148937 I III. THE WEST The Military Uprising in Venezuela Dissident Venezuelan military leaders gained control on 20 April of the garrison in San Cristobal, an isolated provin- cial capital in southwestern Venezuela bordering on Colombia. The uprising is localized for the present and apparently not an immediate threat to the stability of President Betancourt's three- party coalition regime. Top military commanders have affirmed their loyalty to the government, and key political and labor groups have rallied to its support. The armed forces, which have been on alert status for several days and have taken ex- tensive precautions against a coup attempt, have reportedly air- lifted troops to the area held by the insurgents. In addition, several officers implicated in the plot have been arrested. The principal dissident elements today are the followers of former dictator Perez Jimenez and of former Defense Minister Castro Leon--a leader in the anti-Perez revolt who has long been involved in subversive activity--and the associates of military leaders arrested last January for plotting against the government. None of these groups, which may be cooperating to some extent, has any sizable civilian backing, but apparent- ly all of them have the assistance of Dominican dictator Trujillo. the Dominican regime obtained visas for entry into Colombia of Castro Leon and other plot leaders who apparently subsequently crossed into Venezuela to launch the revolt. The coup attempt, which seemingly has shelved the dissen- sion among the members of the coalition temporarily, could develop into a serious problem for the government if not sup- pressed promptly. It may also reflect against the armed forces establishment and encourage Communists and leftists to renew their demands for a further reduction in the power and pres- tige of the military, whose loyalty and support Betancourt has cultivated with considerable success since he entered office in February 1959. TOP SECRET 21 Apr 60 rpi-rre Al 11.1"rel I 1"rki.r.r� Ilk a '''6"Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03148937 Page 5 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03148937 SLCULA av LATE ITEM South Korea Despite the suppression of large-scale violence by the imposition of martial law on Seoul and other major popula- tion centers, some demonstrations and incidents occurred on 20 April. The people of Seoul along with others in different parts of the country are perhaps "priming them- selves" for a further mass upheaval. Some student-led groups have reportedly regrouped on the outskirts of the capital city and perhaps in other metropolitan areas. � The government has admitted 92 persons killed in Seoul, and unofficial estimates place the number of wounded in the hundreds. The extend of the recent bloodletting combined with the deeply felt outrage of large segments of the population with the regime's record of police-state tactics is likely to prevent any return to normal for the present 1-The cabinet has resigned but the regime is faced with the decision either of continuing, and perhaps increasing, harsh repressive measures or of making concessions which might endanger its existence.) resident Rhee has been isolated from the true state of the crisis by his advisers and continues to believe that the demon- strations and violence are the work of a small group of hoodlums and agitators manipulated by the Communists. He has given the American ambassador no indication a recognizing the basic is- sues or of making any effective conciliatory moves. Continued uprisings and the absence of constructive action by Rhee may lead the armed forces to intervene to establish a temporary gov- ernment acceptable to the people and to provide for free elections] "saw- pile no Communist elements have as yet appeared to play a part in the unrest, some American observers feel that they may soon do so unless the situation is returned to normal. The appear- ance of anti-American sentiments among the demonstrators woulL1J SECRET 21 Apr 60 CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN Page 6 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03148937 Approved for Release: 2020/03/13 C03148937 SECRET be an indication that Communist agitiators were attempting to in- fluence the dissidents. However no anti-American sentiments have yet been observed.] the North Korean Air Force and the air defense organization are on an alert. On 20 April two 90-minute practice air defense ex- ercises were conducted by North Korean air defense facilities. Both of these exercises were defensive in nature, simulating air attacks against North Korea. It is likely that the entire North Korean military establishment is on an al.ert as a result of de- velopments in South Korea. 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