THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF 31 JULY 1973

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: President's Daily Brief 1969-1977
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0005993889
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 10
• Document Creation Date: August 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 24, 2016
• Publication Date: July 31, 1973

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The President's Daily Brief
31 July 1973
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THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF
31 July 1973
PRINCIPAL DEVELOPMENTS
Scattered fighting goes on in Cambodia, but little
ground has changed hands in the past few days.
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tainty in Argentina, and on France's nuclear test-
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CAMBODIA
Scattered fighting continues, but little ground
has changed hands in the past few days. Government
forces have been fending off insurgent probes a few
miles south of Phnom Penh and have begun sweep oper-
ations northwest of Pochentong Airport.
Shelling over the weekend briefly halted convoy
traffic on Route 4. This key highway is now open,
however, as are the capital's other key lines of com-
munication--Route 5 and the Mekong River.
As for the mood in Phnom Penh, there are
mixed signals from high government and
military officials. Some profess cautious
optimism that the army can hold on after
August 15, and a few still have hopes that
US air support will continue after the
deadline. Others, including several rank-
ing field commanders, expect a sharp de-
cline in the army's performance without
US air support.
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NOTES
China: Official figures released in Peking yes-
terday, confirm earlier indications that China's ini-
tial harvest of summer grains was equal to the one
last year. Peking had hoped for a larger harvest to
make up for poor results last fall. Preliminary re-
ports on the early rice crop--now being harvested--
suggest it too may be no better than last year.
China's over-all grain supply position, including im-
port requirements, will thus depend heavily on the
coming fall harvest. Changes in cropping patterns
will result in an unusually late fall harvest, how-
ever, making the crop more vulnerable to weather
problems.
Argentina: Governmental decision-making has been
stalled, and there is growing uncertainty in the coun-
try as to what to expect for the future. Peron has
still not named a vice presidential running mate.
Recent reports throw doubt on earlier signs that he
would pick Radical Party leader Balbin. There is now
talk that Peron will turn to a "new face," but so far
there has been no indication that he has made a selec-
tion that he can sell to his diverse movement. Peron
is said to be planning a speech today or tomorrow
that may throw some light on his intentions.
France: The second nuclear test of the 1973
series detonated on Saturdayi
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next French test is expected in about three weeks.
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