CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN

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• Publication Date: April 4, 1966
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1. Vietnam: Current situation report. (Page 1)
2. Argentina: Military reaffirms its role of watch-
dog over the government. (Page 4)
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*Vietnam: (Information as of 4:30 AM EST)
Political Developments in South Vietnam: Pre-
mier Ky indicated publicly yesterday that troops
would be sent to restore order in Da Nang, but re-
fused to specify any timing.
Ky's remarks were made in the course of a press
conference called to announce decisions by the Armed
Forces Congress, the supreme governing body, at a
meeting earlier in the day. Ky described Da Nang as
"in the hands of the Communists," and said that the
Da Nang mayor would be shot for complicity, if appre-
hended. He reported that domestic flights out of Sai-
gon had been suspended so that aircraft could move
troops if necessary.
The apparently imminent government move to
?re ake" Da Nang represents a shift from earlier
plans to give priority to dispatch of troops to the Hue
area. The shift is almost certainly due to the greater
danger of armed clashes in Hue, where a majority of
the populace, including the police and the army's 1st
Division, is Buddhist-influenced and apparently sup-
ports the antigovernment forceszj
It was also announced at yesterday's press con-
ference that the government would convene, within a
week, a national political congress, representing po-
litical parties, religions, and other groups, to organ-
ize a constituent body. General Thieu, answering
questions on the congress, left the impression that it
might lead to further modification of government plans.
A prepared statement was also read by Premier Ky,
strongly defending the military's efforts to accommo-
date popular aspirations, and warning against Commu-
nist attempts to turn the Vietnamese people against the
US.
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There has been an angry reaction to the premier's
press statements in, Hue, where "struggle group"
spokesmen are laying the blame on the US which "1sup-
ports Catholic factions," and declaring that the people
and troops in I Corps are ready to deal with Saigon's
leaders.
Antigovernment demonstrations took place during
the weekend in both Hue and Da Nang, where civil ser-
vants, police, and troops marched in deliberate defiance
of disciplinary orders. In Saigon, a disorderly demon-
stration by Buddhist youths on the night of 2 April was
finally dispersed by police using tear gas, after 400
demonstrators, some reportedly shouting pro - Ho Chi
Minh slogans, penetrated the Saigon radio compound.
Demonstrations were also reported in several
towns in II Corps, including Dalat, where students fi-
nally won temporary access to the local radio and per-
suaded authorities to order US troops to evacuate a re-
sort hotel. A counterdemonstration by Catholic youths
yesterday near Saigon may signal a new threat of pos-
sible religious clashes.
The Military Situation in South Vietnam: US forces
are pressing several search-and-destroy operations in
widely scattered areas of South Vietnam,
In the central highlands, US forces engaged in Op-
eration LINCOLN yesterday came under enemy mortar
fire in the Cambodian border area southwest of Pleiku
Town. Viet Cong losses since the initiation of this op-
eration on 24 March total 31.6 killed as against US losses
of 33 killed and 88 wounded,
A recently mounted US Marine sweep south of Da
Nang- -Operation ORANGE--has made light sporadic
contact with enemy units in the area. Viet Cong loss(.-.es
since 1 April total 37 killed while US casualties include
12 killed and 67 wounded.
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Southeast of Saigon, US Marines participating in
Operation JACK STAY yesterday uncovered large Viet
Cong installations, including a large hospital, a mine
factory and numerous classrooms. The nature and
extent of these facilities suggests that the Marines
,might be moving into a major Viet Cong base area.
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Argentina: The Secretariat of War's I April
statement reaffirms the armed forceO role as watch-
dog over the government and serves notice that failure
to solve the country's pressing economic ills could
eventually trigger military intervention.
Echoing recent remarks by Secretary of War
Castro Sanchez, the 1 April declaration affirms the
army's determination to respect the constitution. It
also warns opposition politicians not to look to the
military to stage a coup in their behalf.
However, the statement ended by noting that the
army is following with deep concern, the difficulties
confronting President Illia, including the recent strikes
in Buenos Aires and Tucuman, floods in the Parana
area, and the "uncertain electoral future. 11 Thus,
while the army has,disavowed any action against the
government of Illia in behalf of the opposition, it is
reserving the right to act in the future.
The 1 April statement probably reflects the senti-
ments of a majority of Argentina's military leaders,
including former commander in chief General Ongania.
Ongania is known to hold that the army should be sub-
servient to civilian rule.9 although he is reported to
have agreed reluctantly to act as chief of government
if intervention is required.
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