CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1959/04/08

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• Publication Date: April 8, 1959

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8 APRIL 1959
L THE COMMUNIST BLOC
II. ASIA-AFRICA
Iraq - Military units in Baghdad
placed on alert as rumors of im-
pending disturbances persist. UAR
Intensifies anti-Qasim propaganda
and strengthens air defenses near
Iraqi border.
Singapore - Britain to extend finan-
cial aid to Singapore moderates in
attempt to prevent overwhelming vic-
tory by Communist-infiltrated party
In May elections.
III. THE WEST
Discontent within Adenauer's party
apparently precipitated his decision
to run for President; Erhard will
probably become chancellor.
Greece - Communist-sponsored party
gets setback in municipal elections.
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Argentina - Discontented military group,
disturbed by recent riots, gives Fron-
dizi 30 days to rid government of Com-
munists and corrupt elements.
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DAILY BRIEF
L THE COMMUNIST BLOC
IL ASIA-AFRICA
Iraq-UAR: In the face of a number of reports that at-
tacks into Iraqi territory by UAR-equipped Shammar tribes-
men may soon be intensified and of persistent rumors of im-
pending internal disturbances, Baghdad on 4 April ordered
all divisional security units and all armored units in the cap-
ital to what is believed to be their highest state of alert.
AR propaganda has been intensified to exploit tensions
wit 'n Iraq by spreading stories of major uprisings and army
mutinies and by establishing a "Voice of Free Iraq" radio
station in UAR territory. Meanwhile, UAR jet fighters have
for the first time at Deir-ez-Zor South,
a new airfield in eastern Syria near the Iraqi frontier, on
2 April, six MIG-17s and one AN-2 transport were there.
This deployment probably is designed to cope with reported
Iraqi overflights and to provide air reconnaissance for any in-
dication of an Traci build-uDin connection with recent border
incidents) (Page 1) (Map)
*Singapore: he British Government, increasingly fear-
ful that the Communist-infiltrated Peoples Action party (PAP)
will swamp its moderate opposition in the 30 May Singapore
general elections, has approved covert financial aid for the
moderate party of Chief Minister Lim Yew Hock,
the PAP will form the next
government, and they will probably support some selected PAP
candidates, but they hope that their aid to Lim will help his
party to emerge from the elections as a significant moderat-
ing force.) (Page 3)
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III. THE WEST
*West Germany: Under strong pressure from leaders of
the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Chancellor Adenauer
accepted the nomination for the presidency apparently in the
hope of playing some role in choosing his successor and retain-
ing a voice in the new government. Discontent within the CDU
over Adenauer's leadership and methods has been gaining mo-
mentum since the opening of the Berlin crisis. Despite public
assurances by CDU leaders that foreign policy played no part
in the decision to move Adenauer into the largely ceremonial
office of the presidency, the action probably stems at least in
part from the desire by certain key government supporters for
greater flexibility on East-West questions. Economics Minis-
ter Erhard will probably be the next chancellor. Although no
wholesale changes in major offices are likely before 15 Septem-
ber, when the presidential term expires, some reshuffling before
that date is possible in order to avoid having P la man -slunk a a-
ministration during crucial East-West talks.
(Page 4)
Greece: Preliminary returns from the 5 April country-
wide Greek municipal elections indicate that the Communist-
sponsored EDA party has failed in its effort to discredit the
government. However, claims of a "smashing defeat" for EDA
appear to be exaggerated. The results do not necessarily indi-
cate a popular anti-leftist trend, but suggest that the Greek
Government's anti-EDA propaganda and pre-election police
measures have been effective. (Page 5)
*Argentina: The riots of 3 April, led by the Communists
and joined by Peronista extremists, demonstrated the Commu-
nists' capability for subversion. The Frondizi government has
declared at least five Soviet diplomats persona non grata, charg-
ing interference in internal affairs. Although the riots apparently
were brought under control rapidly, Eere are reports of in-
creased apprehension, especially among the military, over the
government's capacity to meet the threat of continued labor
agitation. One military group has reportedly given Frondizi
a 30-day ultimatum to rid the gOVernmPni- of Communists- fel-
low travelers, and corrupt element
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