THE PRESIDENT'S INTELLIGENCE CHECKLIST 23 OCTOBER 1964

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: President's Daily Brief 1961-1969
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0005959501
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
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• Document Creation Date: September 16, 2015
• Document Release Date: September 16, 2015
• Publication Date: October 23, 1964

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THE PRESIDENT'S
INTELLIGENCE CHECKLIST
ISSUED BY THE
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
23 OCTOBER 1964
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1, USSR
2. South Vietnam
a. We have noted what may be
a straW in the wind on the domestic
economic intentions of the new re-
gime.
b. Meeting on 19 and 20 Octo-
ber, the USSR National Economic
Council decided not only to con-
tinue a four-month-old experiment
which allowed considerable autonomy
to two Soviet textile plants but
also to enlarge it to include "a
number of enterprises in light
industry."
c. Under the experiment, pro-
duction is governed by contracts
worked out between the plants and
retail outlets, rather than by
strict adherence to plans, and
would not be subject to inter-
mediary party or state authority.
a, Leading contenders for
the top spots in the new govern-
ment are still jockeying for posi-
tion as the 27 October deadline
looms.
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3. Congo
b. Khanh's intentions seem
cloudy. In talking to Ambassador
Taylor on Thursday, he appeared
satisfied with the prospect of
being armed forces commander. How-
ever, he assumed a lofty air of
detachment in discussing possible
incumbents for other key slots,
even those with whom he would have
to work closely, such as premier
or defense minister.
c. Khanh may not expect the
new government to be around long.
he is
still maneuvering to retain power.
a. The near collapse of
normal economic activity appears
to be feeding a growing restiveness
in some rebel-held areas.
b. However, for the moment
Congo Army units are stalled in
most areas, and militarily the
rebels are holding their own.
Lack of air support for govern-
ment forces is one factor.
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C. Congolese aircraft have
not flown combat missions for a
week, and Tshombe is increasingly
unhappy about it.
d. Yesterday, he sent word
to Ambassador Godley that Presi-
dent Kasavubu wanted to send a
special emissary to "explain the
current situation" to President
Johnson. General Mobutu, more-
over, was said to be sending his
principal deputy to the US, to
the Pentagon.
e. Godley has been trying
hard to see Tshombe to stall Off
these visits.
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4. Cuba-USSR
a. Guinea's Sekou Toure
says that Cuban President Dorti-
cos, "speaking in the name of the
Cuban Government," had told him
in Cairo that Havana was "anxious
to remove itself from the Communist
camp, to become nonaligned and to
normalize its relationships With
the US."
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? b. Castro and his
colleagues seem wary of upsetting
their present relationship with
the, USSR.
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? NOTES
CypruS Agreement for the Nicosia-:-
Kyrenia road and for the Turkish troop rota-
tion has been announced. However, there may
be a hitch. The Cyprus Government has "cer-
tain reservations" in the troop rotation it
is going to present in writing today.
B. Sudan Khartoum was the scene of violence
Wednesday and Thursday as police clashed with
students demonstrating over the situation in
southern Sudan. Several deaths resulted, but
security forces appeared last night to have
matters in hand. US Embassy windows were
smashed, apparently only incidentally.
C. Mozambique
Africans are increasingly ready to revolt.
D. Venezuela Security forces have now rounded
up over half of the 63-man FALN detachment
responsible for much of the spectacular ter-
rorism in Caracas, including the kidnappings
of Colonels Smolen and Chenault. This is a
setback for the FALN, but will not end its
forays. A General Tire recap shop in Caracas
was set afire Tuesday.
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F.
Communist China With a recent contact for
1.5 million tons from Australia,Chinese con-
tracts for wheat imports in 1965 now total
2.1 million tons. We expect to hear of further
purchases from Canada, Australia, and France.
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Communist China
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