WEEKLY SUMMARY

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(Information as of noon EDT, 26 October 1967)
THE WEEK IN PERSPECTIVE
VIETNAM
Strikes against Phuc Yen air base caused extensive
damage and should further reduce North Vietnam's
fighter capabilities. Hanoi's massive propaganda
in support of antiwar demonstrations in the US sug-
gests that it believes such protests are an impor-
tant but not determining influence on US policy.
PEKING MODERATES CONTINUE TO.PUSH TOWARD NORMALCY
The drive by central authorities to restore normal
conditions continues to meet some resistance from
militant Red Guards, although order has been re-
established in much of the country. The moderating
trend continues to be reflected in foreign policy
as well.
INSURGENT ACTIVITY IN THAILAND
Communist insurgency has increased in several areas
which had been relatively free from such activity
in the past.
KOREAN DMZ INCIDENTS
The rate of North Korean incidents along the Demil-
itarized Zone (DMZ) has declined in recent weeks,
but this relative lull may be short-lived.
Europe
THE WEEK IN PERSPECTIVE
JONAH RIDES THE SOVIET NUCLEAR-POWERED ICEBREAKER LENIN
The world's first nuclear-powered surface ship has
been plagued by technolo ica.l problems since it be-
an operating in 1960.
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USSR CELEBRATES GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY OF BOLSHEVIK REVOLUTION
The jubilee celebrations in Moscow, Leningrad, and
the capitals of the 14 Republics will play up the
achievements of the last five decades as evidence of
the effectiveness of Communist rule. The stress is
expected to be on domestic affairs, historic attain-
ments and national goals, with plaudits to the mili-
tary establishment and to space accomplishments.
The average Soviet citizen is approaching the cele-
bration with some degree of cynicism inasmuch as
improvements for him have been spotty. In the light
of recent events abroad, the Soviet leaders will be
hard pressed to make credible claims of Communist
successes elsewhere in the world.
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CZECHOSLOVAK PARTY LEADERS INDECISIVE ON ECONOMIC REFORM
Economic reform continues to be a source of dispute
within the regime because of its potentially weaken-
ing effect on the authority of the party and on the
personal power of party officials.
Middle East - Africa
MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS HEIGHTEN
The destruction caused by Israeli shelling of the
two refineries at Suez was a major blow to the Egyp
ian economy, but may not be enough to satisfy the
desire for revenge. Israel may strike against units
of the Egyptian Navy responsible for sinking the de-
stroyer Eilat. The United Nations adopted a com-
promise resolution condemning all cease-fire viola-
tions and demanding that both sides prohibit further
military activities.
POLITICAL INSTABILITY STILL BESETS DAHOMEY
Disputes have erupted between President Soglo's
military government and the army's watchdog commit-
tee, and the long-standing quarrel between Soglo
and the army chief of staff has intensified.
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NIGERIAN ARMY KEEPS UP THE PRESSURE ON BIAFRA
Action in the Nigerian civil war slowed somewhat
last week, and federal officials again tried to alla
Ibo fears of being massacred. Peace talks have so
far failed to materialize.
INDIA BUYS MORE SOVIET MILITARY AIRCRAFT
Indian officials have agreed to purchase 127 SU-7
fighter-bombers and 12 trainers from the USSR, which
is now the leading supplier of arms to India.
Western Hemisphere
GUYANESE-VENEZUELAN BORDER DISPUTE FLARES AGAIN
The Guyanese have become alarmed by reports that
Venezuela plans to turn a disputed border island
into a military base and they may bring the whole
issue before the UN.
ARIAS SEES HIS ELECTION PROSPECTS IN PANAMA IMPROVED
Arnulfo Arias, twice elected president and twice
ousted for authoritarian excesses, expects support
in next May's presidential election from several
parties now in the government coalition.
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PERONISM A DECLINING THREAT IN ARGENTINA
The failure of last week's Peronist demonstrations
to draw much support from even the die-hard leader-
ship of the Peronist movement is a manifestation of
the internal squabbling that has almost destroyed
the movement as a threat to Argentine security.
CHILEAN LEFTISTS CONTINUE SQUABBLING
Disagreements within and among the leftist partiesN
is becoming increasingly evident as debate continue
about the efficacy of revolutionary armed struggle
in Chile. This disunity has so far prevented ef-
fective exploitation of President Frei's troubles
with his own party.
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