THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF 15 OCTOBER 1970

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: President's Daily Brief 1969-1977
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0005977741
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 8
• Document Creation Date: August 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 24, 2016
• Publication Date: October 15, 1970

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The President's Daily Brief
15 October 1970
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THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF
15 October 1970
PRINCIPAL DEVELOPMENTS
Cambodian Government forces have launched a major
road-clearing operation south of Phnom Penh. (Page 1)
Egypt has requested a General Assembly debate
Middle East beginning on 26 October
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Fedayeen are threatening a sabotage campaign against
Western oil refineries beginning tomorrow. (Page 3)
Press polemics have resumed between Belgrade and.
Moscow. (Page 3)
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Current Situation
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CAMBODIA
Government forces have launched another major
road-clearing operation Thirteen battalions'are
now trying toopeil Routes 2'and 1 to a distance of
20 miles south of Phnom Penh, where large numbers of
enemy trOops have been sighted during the pastmonth.
The Communists have destroyed bridges on the roads
both within the operation's area and'beyond.
The size and timing of this Latest drive
indicate Phnom Penh remains confident of
its offensive capabilities, despite the
problems it has encountered in trying to
reopen Route 6 to Kompong Thom.
Further south, the Communists are increasing
pressure on government forces in Kampot Province.
The town of Kompong Trach, to the east of Kampot
city, was attacked on 13 October, The Communists
control portions of Route 16, northeast of Kompong
Trach, and have cut that road in several places.
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UN - MIDDLE EAST
Egypt has requested a General Assembly debate
on the Middle East to begin on 26 October., immedi-
ately following the Ws commemorative ceremonies.
Cairo 's apparent aim is to counter US and
Israeli charges about missile deployments
by obtaining Assembly condemnation of Is-
raeli intransigence. Although such a
resolution would stand a fair chance of
getting a majority vote, it would be less
likely to receive the necessary two thirds
if the issue is declared an Important Ques-
tion. The acrimonious debate it would pro-
voke, however, -would substantially reduce
the prospect of any early resumption of
the Jarring talks.
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NOTES
Communist China)
USSR/
Arab States': The Popular Front for the Libera-
tion of Palestine is again threatening to sabotage
US, British, and West German economic interests in
the Middle East in retaliation for alleged support
of ISrael.r
Yugoslavia-USSR: Open press polemics between.
Belgrade and Moscow have resumed, following a rela-
tively quiet three months in Yugoslav-Soviet rela-
tions. The Soviets have quoted US Communist:Party
chief Gus Hall's criticisms of President,Nixon's
trip to Yugoslavia and Hall's assertions that-Mos-
cow believes Yugoslavia has sold out to the US. The
Belgrade press is blasting this as personal abuse of
Tito, The two-way invective is especially intense
for a time when Belgrade is hosting a visit by a
Soviet parliamentary delegation.
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