CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1960/07/18

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• Publication Date: July 18, 1960

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18 JULY 1960
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
USSR central committee plenum reports
indicate good economic progress but ad-
mit problems in introducing new technolo-
gy, and improving quality of goods. V.)
II. ASIA-AFRICA
Indonesian president may soon replace
Army Chief of Staff Nasution with army's
next-ranking officer, Lt. Gen. Gatot Su-
broto.
Lebanese president planning to send
emissaries to Cairo and Damascus to
ascertain UAR attitude in event of neces-
sity to install military regime in Lebanon.�
Republic of Congo--Tension in Leopold-
ville complicated by signs of resentment
of local Belgians toward initial contin-
gents of UN force.
III. THE WEST
�West Berlin official alleges Adenauer
advocates avoidance of any acts in Ber-
lin which would provoke USSR.
OItaly--Negotiations for new government
proceeding as result of growing clamor
to replace Tambroni's neo-Fascist -
supported regime.
�Haitian police chief arrested in attempt
to suppress what may be widespread
conspiracy against Duvalier administra-
tion.
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN
18 July 1960
DAILY BRIEF
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
USSR: Soviet accounts of the party central committee
plenum on industry and transport indicate progress in mod-
ernizing Soviet industry and continued good results in ful-
filling plan goals, but admit that serious problems still exist
in introducing new technology and improving quality. The
TABS summary of the plenum resolution contrasts sharply
with the June 1959 plenum resolution which set up a compre-
hensive program for promoting industrial modernization and
outlined numerous specific tasks to be completed by govern-
ment and party organizations by the end of last year. However,
the plenum just ended made scant reference to these tasks, sug-
gesting unsatisfactory performance on the part of the organiza-
tions held responsible for their completion. The plenum also
formalized the release of the new Soviet President, Leonid
Brezhnev, from the central committee secretariat and accepted
the resignation of aged former President Voroshilov from the
party presidium. (Page 1)
IL ASIA-AFRICA
Indonesia: President Sukarno may soon replace Army Chief
of Staff Nasution by Lieutenant General Gatot Subroto, the ar-
my's next�ranking officer. Nasution would retain his defense and
security, post in the cabinet. Although he lacks Nasution's polit-
ical acumen, Gatot Subroto is firmly anti-Communist. Sukarno
might regard such an appointment as temporary while he maneuvers
to reduce further the power of Nasution and strongly anti-Commu-
nist officers in the army command.
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C Lebanon: Lebanese President Shihab reportedly plans
to send emissaries to Cairo and Damascus to ascertain the
UARs attitude "in the hypothetical event it is necessary to
install a military regime in Lebanon." Establishment of the
proposed military government is said to be dependent on
whether the newly elected parliament becomes a source of
communal strife. This information supplements earlier re-
ports of Shihab's disgust with Lebanese politics and of dis-
satisfaction among senior Lebanese army officers who want
him. the former army commander, to head a military regime.
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Congo: Tension remains high in Leopoldville, where the
continuing danger of a major incident between Belgian troops
or civilians and Congolese elements has been complicated by
signs of resentment on the part of local Belgians toward the
initial contingents of the UN force. At the same time, Belgium's
continuing reinforcement and tactical deployment of its forces
and its apparent determination to butress the separatist 'regime
In Katanga Province are further widening the breach between
Brussels and the Lumurnba government. Lumumba may, as a
result, soon direct a more specific second appeal to the USSR
for aid against Belgian "agression."
At the UN Security Council meeting which has been set, on
Soviet initiative, for 19 July, Moscow can be expected to press
strongly for the speedy and complete evacuation of Belgian forces
from the Congo-- a position which will almost certainly win wide
support among the independent African states.
(Page 3)
III. THE WEST
West Berlin: The West Berlin city official responsible for
liaison with the West German Government alleged that during
the cabinet session of 8 July, Chancellor Adenauer took the posi-
/ tion that any acts in Berlin which would constitute provocation
L, to the USSR should lbe avoided. Discussing the proposal to lo-
cate the headquarters of the German radio in Berlin,
alleged that the chancellor did not distinguish between normal
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events and the initiation of new acts. He said West Berlin Mayor
Brandt was sending the chancellor a letter presenting the tr n
objections a the city government to Adenauer's attitu.de0
repeated familiar arguments in favor of avoiding any steps
which could be interpre ed as yielding to Soviet pressure and
threats against Berlin
Italy: Negotiations or the formation of a new Italian govern-
ment are the result of growing clamor for replacement of Tam-
bronit neo-Fascist - supported regime before the fall local elec-
tions. The small center parties apprehensive over the polariza=
IL �tion of Italian politics= have been anxious to compose their dif-
ferences in order to support a new all - Christian Democratic
minority cabinet which could serve as a transition to a more rep-
resentative government. Socialist leader Pietro Nenni said he
would not vote against it. To avoid isolation, the Communists, in
whose interest it would be to retain the present regime, have been
careful to say they would support any government dedicated to the
principles of the constitution. Tambroni himself had previously
suggested that his government was indispensable as the defender
of Italy against the Communists. (Page 5)
Haiti: The arrest on 15 July of Clement Barbot, secret po-
lice ma- and presidential secretary, was an attempt to suppress
what may be a widespread conspiracy against the corrupt Duvalier
administration. Only a few hours before his arrest, Barbdtt told
the American ambassador that he had discussed the political situ-
ation with army leaders and they agree with his view that President
Duvalier's policies are plunging Haiti toward a new period of polit-
ical chaos and "the situation cannot continue much longer." They
are also disturbed at the growing influence of pro-Communist
presidential aides. (Page 6)
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Soviet Central Committee Plenum
Soviet accounts of the central committee plenum on indus-
try and transportation which ended on 15 July indicate that,
despite progress toward industrial modernization and contin-
ued good results in fulfilling plan goals, serious problems still
exist which have resulted in failures to make use of new gains
in science and technology, cut production costs, and improve the
quality of goods produced. The TASS summary of the final res-
olution failed to indicate what measures may be undertaken to
overcome deficiencies.
This is in marked contrast to last year's industrial plenum,
which launched an ambitious modernization program and as-
signed specific tasks to governmental and party agencies in an
attempt to facilitate the introduction of new technology. Com-
pletion dates have already passed for all the tasks for which
there were specific time limits, but there have been only slight
indications of progress in the Soviet press. Possible remedial
action by the regime might include personnel shifts or organiza-
tional changes.
Progress in improving technology is especially important
If the ambitious gains in industrial productivity envisaged dur-
ing the Seven-Year Plan period (1959-65) are to be achieved.
Despite criticisms of failures in technological advances,. Soviet
industry continues to show good progress. The economic report
for the first six months of this year indicates slightly higher
gains in industrial labor productivity and the gross value of in-
dustrial production than are called for annually by the Seven-Year
Plan.
The plenum routinely released Leonid Brezhnev from the
central party secretariat and accepted the resignation of Kliment
Voroshilov from the party presidium. Brezhnev gave up his
secretarial responsibilities last May, when the Supreme Soviet
elected him president of the USSR to succeed the aged Voroshilov.
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[Possible Plans for Military Regime in Lebanon
{Lebanese President Shihab, who apparently remains dubious
about prospects for political stability in Lebanon following the re-
cently concluded parliamentary elections, may be considering the
establishment of a military regime.
LNadim Dirnechkie., Lebanese ambassador to the United States
who is visiting Lebanon, reportedly said Shihab, former com-
mander in .chief of the army, is planning to send emissaries to
Cairo and Damascus to ascertain the *UR% attitude "in the hypo=
thetical event it is necessary" to install such a regime. Dimechkie
Is said to have expressed the opinion that Shihab would set up a
military government within six months if the newly elected parlia-
ment became a source of communal strife. The new parliament
Is scheduled to convene on 18 July. "\
senior. Lebanese
arniy- officers, fearing the election of pro- and anti-UAR extrem-
ists will lead to conflicts between Moslem and Christiim elements
In Lebanon, intended to ask Shihab to head a military regime. The
president, who has expressed disgust with Lebanese politics and
stated "the Lebanese cannot govern themselves�they must be gov-
erned," may have b een receptive to this overture. The senior of-
ficer group was believed to be composed largely of Christi s and
to be in contact with disgruntled Christian politicians.
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Situation in the Congo
Tension remains high in the Congo, especially in Leo-
poldville and other important urban centers where there is
a continuing danger of major incidents between Belgian troops
or civilians and Congolese elements. The situation is further
complicated by signs of resentment on the part of some Bel-
gians, especially military personnel, toward the initial UN con-
tingents which so far have come only from African states.
Belgium's continuing reinforcement and tactical deploy-
ment of its military forces, despite the relatively rapid build-
up of the UN force and Congolese Premier Lumumba's demand
that Belgian troops be withdrawn entirely from the Congo, has
widened the breach between Brussels and the Lumumba govern-
ment. Brussels' position--which seems to be hardening in
response to rightist pressures in Belgium�is that its troops
will not be withdrawn until the UN forces are clearly in con-
trol of the situation and then only to the Belgian bases at Kamina
and Kitona.
The Belgians' apparent determination to buttress the sep-
aratist regime in Katanga Province while withholding, at least
for the present, formal recognition also stands in the way of
any possible reconciliation with Lumumba. In a communique
issued on 16 July, Brussels took official "note" of Katanga
Premier Tshombe's independence proclamation and pledged
Belgium's "cooperation" with Katanga. Subsequently, a spe-
cial Belgian emissary arrived in Elisabethville to facilitate
direct contact between Tshombe and the Belgian government,
which is_probably also working to align ogler provinces with
Tshombe and against Lumumba. Tshombe claimed on 16 July
that leaders in neighboring Kivu and Kasai provinces and in the
Belgian trust territory of Ruanda-Urundi want to federate with
Katanga.
Lumumba, who flew to his personal political stronghold in
Stanleyville on 16 July amid speculation he might be about to
switch Congo's capital to that city, may react with a second,
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more specific appeal for Soviet aid against Belgian "aggres-
sion." The reported resignations on 17 July of four moderate
members of his government�including Foreign Minister
Bomboko and Economic Affairs Minister Yava-- would increase the
likelihood of such an appeal.
At the UN Security Council meeting which has been set, on
Soviet initiative, for 19 July, Moscow can be expected to demand
speedy implementation of the paragraph in the resolution adopted
last week which calls for the evacuation of Belgian forces from
the Congo. This position appears certain to win wide support
among independent African states where there is a strong tend-
ency--openly proclaimed in the case of Guinea-4o view Belgium's
action in the Congo as an attempt by "imperialism" to restore
control over a former colony.
Brussels, meanwhile, has rejected the Soviet note accusing
Belgium and other western powers of "aggression" against the
new Congo state and is charging Communist bloc agitators with
responsibility for the chaotic situation. The Belgian radio re-
ported on 17 July that a Polish ship was about to deliver "300 tons
of armament" to the Congo. However, there is no other informa-
tion available on this alleged shipment.
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The Italian Political Situation
Negotiations for the formation of a new Italian govern-
ment were inspired by the widespread anti-Fascist demon-
strations in late June and early July. The ruling Christian
Democrats feared facing nationwide local elections, now
scheduled for 23 October, under the stigma of their present
parliamentary alliance with the neo-Fascists.
Although right-wing Christian Democrats have urged that
the government should not resign under Communist fire, left-
wing Christian Democrats and the parties of the center-left
have insisted that a new cabinet which could lead to a govern-
ment of the center-left is necessary to halt the drift toward
polarization of Italian politics.
The conservative Liberals, similarly apprehensive over
this trend and anxious to regain the position they lost when they
withdrew support of the Segni government last winter, have
agreed to join the others in supporting an all - Christian Dem-
ocratic government disengaged from the neo-Fascists. Some
of them have been given pause, however, by the fact that Social-
ist leader Pietro Nenni has said he would not oppose such a
government if it is headed by former Premier Fanfani.
Presumably to avoid isolation, Communist chief Togliatti,
whose interests would best be served by continuance of the
present unpopular regime, now has gone Nenni one better by
offering to support a government which would "respect the con-
stitution."
While there was some talk of returning former Premier
Scelba to his old post as interior minister, with either Tam-
broni or Segni in the foreign affairs post, Tambroni himself
was making a strong effort to retain the premiership through
attempts to exchange neo- Fascist for monarchist parliamentary
support.
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Arrest of Key Haitian Official Reveals Dissension
In Duvalier Regime
The arrest on 15 July of Clement Barbot, secret police
chief and presidential secretary, was an attempt to suppress
what may be a widespread conspiracy against the Duvalier ad-
ministration. Only a few hours before his arrest, Barbot told
the American ambassador he had been discussing the political
situation with key army officers and they agree with his view
that President Duvalier's policies are plunging Haiti toward a
new period of political chaos and that "the situation cannot con-
tinue much longer."
Although Barbot's claim of armed forces support against
Duvalier cannot be confirmed, he is known to have been on close
personal terms with Army Chief of Staff General Merceron and
other key officers, who probably share his concern over, recent
trends in the Duvalier administration.
Duvalier for the past several months has been increasingly
influenced by a clique of bitterly anti-US aides, including at least
one probable Communist. This group is apparently at least par-
tially responsible for the bitter attacks Duvalier has recently made
on US economic aid to Haiti, which he maintains is both inadequate
and granted under conditions inconsistent with Haitian sovereignty.
He has promoted public anti-US demonstrations and hinted that
3:aiti may seek aid from the Soviet bloc. His use of the existing
aid programs for political patronage has already crippled the
desperately needed projects.
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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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