THE PRESIDENT'S INTELLIGENCE CHECKLIST 24 FEBRUARY 1964

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: President's Daily Brief 1961-1969
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0005996851
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 7
• Document Creation Date: September 16, 2015
• Document Release Date: September 16, 2015
• Publication Date: February 24, 1964

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THE PRESIDENT'S
INTELLIGENCE CHECKLIST
ISSUED BY THE
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
24 FEBRUARY 1964
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1. Cyprus
2, Indonesia-
Malaysia
a. U Thant's round of talks this
weekend seems to have done little more
than to make clear what was already
well kn wn,
b. The Cypriots ill not allow any
reference to the Treaty of Guarantee in
a UN resolution. They would prefer no
resolution to one which mentions it, and
they c n probably count on the Soviets
to back them in this.
c. The Turks, on the other hand, are
equally determined that a resolution re-
affirm the treaty which gives them the
right to intervene.
d. Mercifully, the situation on
the island remains relatively calm, but
both camps continue to recruit personnel
and prepare for eventual civil war.
a. Malaysia has declared its Borneo
territories an "ait defense zone" effective
early Tuesday morning.
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c. Sukarno, meanwhile, has told
Ambassador Jones he must supply his
guerrillas and will use any necessary
means to do so. He refuses to withdraw
them.
d. If anything, Sukarno moved back-
ward in this conversation. He, in effect,
told Jones he wanted a peaceful settlement
on his own terms.
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3. Sino-Soviet
dispute
g. Along with a determination to
prevent any Indonesian resupply opera-
tions by air, the Malaysians probably
intend to step-up operations to roundup
remaining guerrillas.
h. Judging by the clashes reported
this weekend, which apparently are con-
tinuing in Sarawak, the cease-fire already
exists inflame only.
i. Sukarno meets Macapagal formally
on Tuesda in Bali
a. Reports are circulating in Moscow
that the Soviet press will today publish
a speech given at last week's party central
committee meeting by Presidium member Bus-
boy.
b. Apparently it concerns another,
possibly final, appeal for Chinese agree-
ment to a moratorium on public attacks.
c. The last time the Soviets made
such an appeal Khrushchev said the Chinese
would meet with a "stern rebuff" if they
failed to cooperate.
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4, Syria
5. Panama-US
d. This brought forth new venom
from the Chinese Communists, and they
have since reminded the Soviets they are
still waiting for the "stern rebuff."
a. Syria is in a state of domestic
confusion. Disturbances, some serious,
are cropping out like the pox, and there
are rumors of a general strike.
b. Wasir's maneuvers ancithCdown-
fall of the Baathist regime in Iraq have
left Damascus thoroughly isolated.
c. Such circumstances have caused
coups in Syria before, and the Baathist
military leaders in power show signs of
nervousness. They are acting ruthlessly
to forestall the day even they seem to
think inevitable.
d. It would probably take a mili-
tary coup to throw them out, but no
opposition group appears at the moment
to be that well organized.
a. Panamanian publishers are hold-
ing a meeting today, which President
Chiari will attend, to consider possi-
bilities for toning down the anti-US
press campaign.
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b. Relatively moderate news treat-
ment of the US-Panamanian problem by two
papers on Saturday was intended as a trial
balloon.
c. Chiari hopes to restore confidence
in the business community without giving
the extremists the opportunity of charging
he has gone soft.
d. We have no information on what
was discussed between Chiari and Costa
Rican President Orlich late last week.
Chiari does seem, however, to be seeking
a way out of his deadlock with the US.
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NOTES
A. Cuba-UK Castro says he has offered to discuss with the
British compensation for the Shell oil refinery and assets
taken over in 1960. The indemnity offer, made shortly
after the bus deal was concluded, is intended, Castro says,
to strengthen Cuba's international credit position.
B. Congo-China Brazzaville Congo has recognized Peiping as
the "sole legal government representing all the Chinese
people,." according to a Peiping broadcast.
Congo Brazzaville has recognized Taipei. It would be the
first state to follow De Gaullets lead.
D. Bolivia President Paz has ordered his troublesome air
force chief, General Barrientos, out of the country be-
cause of his oppositionist politicking and newly developed
connections with Lechin. By way of emphasis, the general's
home was bombed yesterday
Barrientos is believed to be in the US now.
E. India For the third consecutive year, food grain output
apparently will fail to keep pace with India's annual
population increase of over ten million. A heavy drain
on PL-480 buffer stocks now there seems inevitable, as
does a request for more.
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