CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN

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• Publication Date: March 16, 1966
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CENTRAL
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CURRENT INTELLIGENCE
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CONTENTS
1. Vietnam: Current situation report. (Page 1)
2. Indonesia: Suharto continues indecisive in exer-
cising his new authority. (Page 3)
6. Notes: Ghana; NATO;
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16 March 1966
*Vietnam : (Information as of 4:30 AM EST)
The Political Situation in South Vietnam: The gov-
ernment is taking a calculated risk in an effort to curb
the continuing political unrest in I Corps by permitting
General Thi to return to the area.
Thi arrived in Da Nang this morning in the company
of National Police director Lieu, a long-time associate,
and Military Security Service chief Loan, a trusted Ky
supporter. hi is expected to remain in Da Nang for
two days an to attempt to reconcile military and re-
gional authorities there to the views of the central gov-
ernment. Loan has said that after Thi's departure there
will be a roundup of middle- and low-level leaders of
the demonstrations.]
Thi's presence, however, could further inflame
the situation. In Da Nang yesterday there was a gen-
erally effective strike by workers and shopkeepers.
There was also a meeting attended by approximately
5,000 soldiers and civilians in the city's central square
where speakers urged the removal of Chief of State
Thieu and a return to civilian government as well as
the reinstatement of General Thi. Considerable local
official support for the meeting was evident, including
speeches by military officers.
According to local police officials in I Corps, a
Buddhist demonstration scheduled for this morning in
Hue will demand civilian elections and an end to mili-
tary government. The demonstration may draw more
than 10,000 persons. Attempts are also being made to
wage a general strike in the city.]
Acting I Corps commander General Chuan, whose
position remains somewhat ambiguous, yesterday told
the press that he had taken no severe measures because
there had been no violence and no evidence of Viet Cong
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in view of increasing Buddhist participation. Chuan
felt that if strong action were to be taken, it should be
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spread to Saigon later this week.
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government posters and leaflets demanding Thi's
reinstatement and a return to revolutionary principles.]
The Military Situation in South Vietnam: Early
yesterday, an estimated battalion of Viet Cong unsuc-
cessfully attacked a government position about 40 miles
south of Saigon in Dinh Tuong Province. A reaction
force of six South Vietnamese battalions subsequently
established enemy contact, which was reported con-
tinuing yesterday afternoon.' Interim reports list gov-
ernment casualties of nine killed and 39 wounded; Viet
Cong losses are reported as 22 killed.
On 14 March, South Vietnamese troops outma
neuvered three companies of Viet Cong attempting to
ambush a government convoy in Quang Ngai Province.
Government troops located the enemy position before
the convoy reached the point of ambush, and with tacti-
cal air and naval gunfire support killed 75 Viet Cong.
Government losses were 30 killed and two wounded.
A battalion of the US 25th Infantry Division con-
ducting a search-and-destroy operation in the central
highlands province of Darlac yesterday clashed with an
estimated Viet Cong platoon. US casualties were ten
killed and 25 wounded against 33 Viet Cong killed.
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Indonesia Army commander Suharto continues
to be indecisive in exercising his new political authorityo
the next few days.
March. [Sukarno also continues his efforts to reduce
support for Suharto within the army? Army officers
at various levels are concerned about Suharto's pro-
crastination, fearing that it affords Sukarno time to
maneuver and perhaps even to regain the initiative.]
Student groups apparently plan to continue a
program of public action. Their intent presumably
is to press the army to take further political moves.
They staged an impressive parade in Djakarta on
14 March, participated in a pro-Suharto rally there
yesterday, and are reported to be planning to invade
several ministries headed by pro-Communists within
partly on President Sukarno's questioning of the "
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General Suharto's hesitation appears based
or a further major political move is unclear.
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Ghana'. The new military regime has indicated
that it may soon ask the UK, Canada, and Australia
for six to eight fighter planes and crews. General
Ankrah has expressed concern that the Guinea-based
Nkrumah may attempt to air-drop insurgents into
Ghana. The regime has also asked Canada for $150, 000
worth of spare parts for 15 light transport aircraft,
many of which have been grounded since last fall.
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NATO: he UK's revised draft declaration in
support of an integrated NATO emerged without
change from a meeting of 14 NATO members on 14
March. Some representatives still had to obtain
approval of their governments and Italy's acceptance
is not expected before tomorrow at the earliest, At
Canada's initiative, and to obtain withdrawal of
amendments suggested by Turkey and Portugal, the
delegates agreed that any member government would
be free to issue official comments on the declaration)
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The Vice President
Executive Offices of the White House
Special Counsel to the President
The Special Assistant for National Security Affairs
The Scientific Adviser to the President
The Director of the Budget
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 Counselor and Chairman of the Policy Planning Council
The Director of Intelligence and Research
The Treasury Department
The Secretary of the Treasury
The Under Secretary of the Treasury
The Department of Defense
The Secretary of Defense
The Deputy Secretary of Defense
The Secretary of the Army
The Secretary of the Navy
The Secretary of the Air Force
The Assistant Secretary of Defense (International Security Affairs)
The Chairman, The Joint Chiefs of Staff
Chief of Naval Operations, United States Navy
Chief of Staff, United States Air Force
Chief of Staff, United States Army
Commandant, United States Marine Corps
U.S. Rep., Military Committee and Standing Group, NATO
Supreme Allied Commander, Europe
Commander in Chief, Pacific
Commander in Chief, Atlantic
The Director, Defense Intelligence Agency
The Director, The Joint Staff
The Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Department of Army
The Director of Naval Intelligence, Department of Navy
The Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence, Department of the Air Force
The Department of Justice
The Attorney General
The Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Director
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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