CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1960/09/08

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The Daily Brief of the CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN is
produced by the Director of Central Intelligence in consultation
with representatives of departments and agencies of the United
States Intelligence Board. Back-up material is produced by CIA
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liclyW-7E:Ted West Germany on 6 September against curtail=
ing trade with East Germany in reprisal for Communist
pressures on West Berlin, and rejected Bonn's contention
that inter-German trade is contingent on unhampered com-
munications with West Berlin. Rau asserted that retaliatory
measures by West Germany "will only hasten the measures
needed to make West Berlin a� free city." West Berlin officials
fear that the East Germans may impose new travel restrictions
this coming week end in connection with the West Berlin Indus-
trial Fair and the visit of acting Chancellor Erhard.
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II. ASIA-AFRICA
India: The Indian Communist party leadership on 7 Sep-
temberrcirmally reaffirmed its policy of achieving power throu h
"peaceful" means, thus in effect lining up with Moscow in the
Sino-Soviet ideological dispute. The resolution passed by the
Indian party's central executive committee climaxed a bitter de-
bate during recent weeks between pro-Moscow moderates and an
extremist "left sectarian" group which has supported Peiping's
views on various questions. !�The Indian Communist leaders re-
main deeply divided, but the position of the moderate faction re-
portedly has been bolstered by indications that even the "left
sectarians" now deem it expedient to show some support for the
Moscow line Almost all of the world's Communist parties which
have thus far declared themselves in the Sino-Soviet dispute have
sided with Moscow, with none as yet declaring clearly for Pei-
ping.
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Iran: khe immediate task of the new Iranian Government
is to 1.--75i rove relations with the USSR, although nothing will
be done in this regard at the expense of Iran's ties with the West,
according to Prime Minister Sharif-Emami. The new premier
told Ambassador Wailes on 4 September that he intends to ap-
proach the problem with firmness, but without the belligerency
of his predecessor. He said he hopes to improve trade relations
with the USSR and to settle outstanding border problems, but
disclaimed any interest in Soviet loans, saying these lead to po-
litical involvement
Congo: There is a growing threat of extensive fighting in
Leopoldile between the military factions supporting Premier
Lumumba and those backing President Kasavubu and other mod-
erate leaders. Kasavubu has so far failed in his attempt to oust
Lumumba, and at least one of his moderate supporters in the
cabinet--Foreign Minister Bomboko--sought asylum in the Amer
ican Embassy after learning that pro-Lumumba troops brought up
from Thysville were searching for him. Kasavubu's position may
be strengthened, however, by the reported arrival in Leopoldville
of some of his military adherents, as well as by the release from
jail on 6 September of Bangala leader Bolikango by soldiers op-
posing Lumumba. The Congolese Chamber of Deputies did noth-
ing to clarify the situation on 7 September when it voted that the
actions of both Lumumba and Kasavubu in attempting to oust each
other were invalid.
Radio Moscow's criticisms that the UN authorities have in-
terfered in the Congo's internal affairs and failed to support the
"lawful government" suggest Soviet support for ncw, moves by
Lumumba to modify the UN's status in the Congo. ighana, how-
ever, is giving greater support to the UN. Nkrumah on 5 Sep-
tember urged another Security Council meeting to give the UN
a freer hand in resolving the Congo problem-.1
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III� WATCH COMMITTEE CONCLUSIONS
No Sino-Soviet bloc country intends to initiate hostilities
against the United States or its possessions in the imme-
diate future.
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 immediate future.
The following developments are susceptible of direct exploi-
tation by Soviet/Communist hostile action which could jeop-
�ardize the security of the US in the immediate future:
General Phoumi, fearing for his safety and
opposed to Souvanna Phournais neutralist poi
Ides, is refusing to return to Vientiane to
assume his government post. Thus, the situ-
ation in Laos has not stabilized and may lead
to further developments favorable to the Com-
munists�
The increasing support given to the Lumumba
forces by the Communist bloc appears designed
to undermine the UN position in the Congo and
may result in clashes between UN forces and
Congolese troops.
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East Germany Threatens Bonn With Reprisals in
Berlin Situation
In a press conference held in connection with the Leipzig
Fair on 6 September, East German Foreign Trade Minister
Heinrich Rau warned Bonn against trying to retaliate against
East Germany's intensified restrictions on West German travel
to Berlin. "If West Germany takes steps it will only hasten
the measures needed to make West Berlin a free city," he
declared. Moreover, he denied that continued trade between
East and West Germany is contingent on the maintenance of
West Berlin's free communications with the West. West Ger-
man officials say the Ulbricht regime has tacitly accepted
this condition since the initial agreement was signed in 1951.
Echoing Rau's remarks, Gerhard Eisler, East Germany's
leading propagandist, asserted that "interzonal trade must
be kept completely free of politics." These arguments are
aimed at West German businessmen, who have been reluctant
to take any steps to break off trade.
The East Germans on 2 September began halting German
barge traffic with Berlin. On the grounds that Chipping with
draft in excess of the legal limit was traveling on the Havel
canal, 17 barges were forced to return to the border crossing
point at.Schnaokenburg aticisubjeatedto long delays. In contrast
with past usage, the barges were not permitted for legalistic
reasons to take an alternate route to West Berlin.
West Berlin Deputy Mayor Amrehn has expressed fears
that new harassments may be attempted on 10 September in
connection with the West Berlin Industrial Fair and the visit
to West Berlin of Vice Chancellor Erhard. Erhard is to dis-
cuss possible economic reprisals with Brandt, who has
threatened the East Germans with a "moral boycott" including
economic measures if there is any further disturbance of ac-
cess to the city.
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Situation in the Congo
President ICasavubu's coup attempt against Premier Lu-
mumba thus far has failed to gain popular support or to under-
mine the premier's political position, although the situation re-
mains fluid. There is a growing threat of violence in the capi-
tal city of Leopoldville as military adherents of both men ar-
rive there. Lurnumba has retained influence over the police--
on 6 September they fired on pro-ICasavubu demonstrators--
and on 7 September he called in troops from Thysville, appar-
ently in an effort to capture the moderate foreign minister and
Kasavubu supporter, Justin Bomboko. Bomboko sought asylum
in the American Embassy, an action which may be followed by
other moderate Congolese leaders who fear Lumumba's retalia-
tion.
If the UN forces--already providing a protective guard for
Senate President Ileo and President ICasavubu at the latter's
residence--extend such cover to other Congolese, Premier Lu-
mumba may be sufficiently provoked at UN "interference in
internal Congolese affairs" to demand the withdrawal of all UN
troops from the Congo. He has already protested UN control of
the radio station and airfields. Lumumba on 7 September ap-
pealed to the independent African states for immediate military
aid--troops, armament, and aircraft for troop transportation--
to be given outside of the UN. He had earlier cabled an urgent
appeal to Sukarno to place the Indonesian battalions under the
control of the central Congo government.
Kasavubu's position seems to be strengthened if reports
that some of his military adherents have arrived in Leopold-
ville and that opposition leader Jean Bolikango has been liber-
ated from prison are substantiated. Bolikango is an influen-
tial tribal leader from the northwest Congo, and his Bangala
tribesmen comprised 40 percent of the former Force Publique
as well as being numerous in the Leopoldville area.
Lurnumba's recourse to the National Assembly did not re-
sult in any clarification of the situation. The Chamber of
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Deputies on 7 September passed a resolution calling invalid
the actions of both Kasavubu and Lumumba in attempting to
dismiss each other.
Soviet and East European propaganda media have given
strong propaganda support for Lumumba in the wake of the
attempted coup and have publicly criticized UN authorities
for "open interference" in the Congo's internal affairs and
for "hampering the establishment of law and order." Such
criticisms raise the prospect that Moscow will support Lu-
mumba in new moves aimed at modifying the role and status
of UN forces. Previously, Soviet officials had encouraged
Lumumba to call for the creation of an observer group com-
prised of representatives of various African countries which
would ensure compliance with the UN Security Council resolu-
tions, but did not press the proposal because of lack of sup-
port by Afro-Asian governments.
anwhile, President Nkrumah of Ghana has reiterated
in strong terms his support of the UN in its Congo operations.
On 5 September, he told the American ambassador in Accra
that he was greatly disturbed over events in the Congo. He
stated that he had tried to restrain Lumumba, but the Congo-
lese premier had replied that he could expect no direct help
from Ghana because Accra was totally committed to the UN
Nkrumah said that something must be done immediately to
stop Lumumba's aggressiveness and the Soviet bloc's meddling
outside of the UN framework. The President added that he
had just drafted a message to Hammarskjold urging another
meeting of the Security Council to give the UN a freer hand in
resolving the Congo problem�.1
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