THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF 2 SEPTEMBER 1969

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: President's Daily Brief 1969-1977
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0005976965
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: August 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 24, 2016
• Publication Date: September 2, 1969

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The President's Daily Brief
2 September 1969
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LIBYA
The identity of the members of the Revolutionary Com-
mand Council is still a closely guarded secret. With the
exception of former Lt. Col. Abu Shuwayrib, the self-pro-
claimed leader, none of them have been identifiecL The
few spokesmen of the group who have dealt with US and other
diplomats have all been young officers making an effort -
to convey good will.
The council seems to be firmly in control, perhaps be-
cause potential opposition was so clearly surprised. Recog-
nition of the council by Egypt and Iraq lends authenticity
to its claim to govern, and fear of Egyptian intervention
may inhibit some future counter move.
The council has asked that activities at Wheelus Air
Base be reduced, but there is yet no indication of what
long-term plans the new leaders might have, if any. The
charge in Tripoli has been told the council will respect
all agreements with the oil companies and that there is
no need for concern for any members of the foreign com-
munity. There have been no incidents thus far to create
doubts as to the council's good intentions.
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ISRAEL-SYRIA
Israeli leaders are holding their anger in check
while they wait for the US and other nations to obtain
the release of the men still held by Syria. The Italian
charge in Damascus has been negotiating with the Syrians,
but he is not optimistic about an early release. TWA of-
ficials are also in Damascus hoping to arrange freedom
for the prisoners and to work out a plan for the repair
and return of the aircraft.
The French Embassy in Damascus made a demarche, and
Moscow complied with a US request to convey Washington's
views to the Syrians. The Soviet deputy foreign minister
told Ambassador Beam that the incident would "arrange it-
self" if the Israeli government used restraint.
BRAZIL
Transfer of the presidential powers to a military
triumvirate has caused little adverse reaction thus far,
either domestically or internationally. The civilian
political leaders in Brazil who could have opposed the
move have been effectively muzzled since December. The
general public, unorganized and disenchanted, is not
likely to detect any real difference and much less
likely to protest.
If Costa e Silva is incapacitated for a prolonged
period--and many Brazilians believe he will never return
to office--senior officers will intensify their pushing
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and shoving to be in the best position possible when the
presidential election comes up in January 1971. Military
unity has been the key to such stability as Brazil has
enjoyed. A prolonged dispute over the choice for the
president's office could surface many partially hidden
conflicts and jeopardize that unity.
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