CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1961/02/16

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CONTENTS
1. Congo: Various Afro-Asian neutralist spokesmen
echo Soviet line on Lumumba's death. (Page 0
3. Laos: Proposal for a neutral nation commission
"almost completely accepted" by Laotian cabinet.
(Page ti)
4. Indonesia: Army commander publicly admits in-
filtration in New Guinea. (Page lit)
5. Austria: Chancellor Raab to resign; picks succes-
sor. (Page t t t)
6. Watch Committee conclusions. (Page ttt)
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*Congo: Afro-Asian neutralist spokesmen are echoing
the Soviet 1i1i�n condemning the UN's failure to protect Lu-
mumba, and some are placing the responsibility on the West.
Nkrumah of Ghana has sent a message to Hammarskjold,
threatening to withdraw his forces from the� Congo unless
all Congolese troops are "completely disarmed" within a
month. However, Nkrumah also offered to augment Ghana's
ontingent to accomplish the disarmament. Nehru announced 7li
n 15 February that India will send troops to the Congo pro-
ided that the UN operation there becomes "effective!' Ear-
ier he stated that the goal of the UN Congo command should
e to encourage a "unified, independent, sovereign Congo
Republic" and that it should take military action if necessary
to attain this goal. In a 15 February message to Hammarskjold
he demanded that the UN take prompt action to punish Lumum-
ha's killers and cut off outside aid to Tshornhp and Mobutu.
Gizenga,
stated, 'We have, decided to arrest all the
Belgians and their allies" in the Congo. He demanded the
withdrawal of the UN within 24 hours and repeated earlier ur-
gent appeals for aid, this time including "soldiers, arms, and
munitions of war." he had appealed
to Nasir and Nkrumah for aid, urging that the UAR reach agree-
ment with Ghana "for everything" to go from Accra to Stanley-
ville in a large aircraft.
Eastern European reaction to the death a Lumumba has
ranged from violent regime-organized demonstrations against
Belgian diplomatic installations to the issuing of official con-.
demnatory statements and the delivery of protest notes to the
UN. On 15 February East Germany, Yugoslavia, Guinea, and
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Ghana recognized Gizenga, and other bloc and some neutral-
ist states will probably follow suit. The controlled UAR press
has reported that Nasir "will fully recognize" Gizenga's re-
gime as "a lawful and national government."
Laos:(
the proposal for a neutral nations commission in Laos had
been "almost completely accepted" by the cabinet and would
be considered shortly by the King and the council of minis-
ters. If a favorable decision is reached, either the govern-
ment or. the King will make a declaration of neutrality and is-
sue an invitation to the commission. Phoumi
would go to Phnom Penh after the meeting to offer Souvanna
Phouma a high post in a broadened gov ernmenip
Eyihile Laotian officials thus appear to appreciate the need
for political steps to ease the Laotian crisis, there is as yet)
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o assurance that they will carry through, or that Souvanna
would receive their overtures favorably.
(Backup, Page-5) (Map)
Indonesia: A territorial army commander has publicly
admitted Indonesia's infiltration attempts in New Guinea and
has described them as legal, claiming that the territory is
part of Indonesia. Foreign Minister Subandrio subsequently
charged the Dutch with aiding antigovernment guerrillas in
East Indonesia and reiterated that Indonesia cannot ignore
Dutch reinforcements in New Guinea.
(Backup, Page 6)
Austria: Chancellor Julius Raab has sent a letter to the
People's party conference in session this week at Semmering
In which, according to a reliable source of the US Embassy
in Vienna, he announced his intention to resign "in the near
future," probably around the first of April. Raab, who as-
sumed office in April 1953, has recommended as his succes-
sor Alfons Gorbach, present chairman of the party and a
strong right-winger. The source foresees no serious con-
troversy within the party over the selection of Gorbach and
Infers that it will be satisfactory to the USSR, which appar-
ently anticipates no change in Raab's policy of maintaining
friendly relations with Moscow and opposing Austrian mem-
bership in the European Economic Community (Common Mar-
ket), both of which the USSR coriders essential to the main-
tenance of Austrian neutrality. ) (Backup,
Page 8)
ATCH COMMITTEE CONCLUSIONS
A. (No change from last weekT)
(No change from last week)3
The Communist forces in Laos continue their delaying
tactics along the approaches to the Plaine des Jarres,--3-
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pitt their resistance will stiffen as they fall back on
that important base. Although there are no indications
that they will step up the intensity of military opera-
tions, they have the capability of making a determined
active defense of their base in order to retain a strong
bargaining position in any future negotiations. The Com-
munists will probably continue to depend upon the forces
presently in Laos and the present flow of supply as long
as these forces are not being used to their full potential-.)
D. ZRaximum Soviet propaganda exploitation of Lumumba's
death in an effort to rally neutralist opinion against fur-
ther UN activity in the Congo is now likely to be coupled
with increased attempts by the UAR and other radical
African states, supported by the bloc, to provide mil-
itary aid to the Gizenga regime. Lumumba's death
raises the specter of possible reprisals against Euro-
peans in the Congo and substantially diminishes nros-
pects for reconciliation of 0000sincr -F . artinne
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Situation in the Congo
The Chinese Communist Government's statement on Lu-
mumba.'s death issued on 14 February is much terser than the
Soviet statement of the same day and indicates that Moscow
will exercise the principal initiative for exploiting the affair
in the bloc's interest. Unlike the Soviet statement, the Chi-
nese specifically cite the United States as the responsible
principal behind the "sanguinary crime." Peiping concludes
with a generalized statement of "support" for the Congolese
people.
Communist regime-sponsored demonstrations have been
reported from Prague, Warsaw, and Belgrade. The Yugoslav
demonstration was by far the most violent and destructive
and, as police vehicles were damaged and at least one po-
liceman seriously injured, went beyond the limits intended
by the regime.
Belgrade is planning an additional demon-
stration by 20 February in Slovenia; others are probably sched-
uled. though with increased security precautions.
the Pankow regime organized protest meetings
in at least two districts, and one such meeting was held in
Sofia. Both the Czechs and Yugoslays have
sent notes of protest to the UN, and the Polish premier sent a
letter of condolence to Gizenga.
CHammarskjold told American representatives on 14 Feb-
ruary that he felt the communications he had received from
African and Asian leaders represented a "letting off of steam."
Hammarskjold apparently believes that these leaders will
realize the limited military potential and narrow mandate of
the UN force and will moderate their ositiong
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UN has information that both Mobutu and General Lundula,
Gizenga's military commander, might agree to the establish-
ment of a 50-mile-wide neutral zone along the Equateur-
Orientale border. Acting on this information, the UN commander
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is proceeding to the area with a strong negotiating team.
There are no UN troops stationed in this part of the Congo.
growing
panic on his part and raises the possibility that he may order
or sanction reprisals against whites in areas under his control.
In addition to his order to arrest Europeans and his ultimatum
to the UN, Gizenga stated that he felt "obliged" to declare war
on Belgium in 48 hours and that he expects "direct intervention
by Belgium" from Ruanda-Urundi. He requested immediate
assurances of support and assistance in these moves.
if a supply route to Orientale through Sudan is im-
practicable, the six IL-18s based in Ghana might be used to
furnish aid to Stanleyville, the air-
craft fly to Stanleyville via 1.1e uongo mouth to avoid over-
flight of other African territories. This route is almost as
long as the direct flight to Stanleyville from Cairo. Aircraft
using it would have to carry enough fuel for a round-trip
flight, since no aviation fuel is available in Stanleyville.
his army
wa noping to avenge Lumumba by mounting offensives against
Leopoldville and Ells ethville ha. WAR frlISTated by lack of
arms and transport.
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Situation in Laos
Laotian Army headquarters has ordered one of its two
"mobile groups" in the Tha Thom - Ban Ta Viang area to
move north and seize Xieng Khouang town and airfield. The
operation is to be supported by air-borne troops. The prin-
cipal objective of this maneuver is to divert Kong Le - Pathet
Lao forces from the main Laotian Army eastward along
Route 7 toward the Plaine des Jarres.
the Kong Le - Pathet Lao forces have prepared succes-
sive defense positions on both the western and southern ap-
proaches to the Plaine des Jarres. Newly constructed gun
emplacements have also appeared supplementing field forti-
fications constructed by the French in the Plaine des Jarr7s.
during .the Indodhina war.
movement of light armored vehicles into the
FlainedesJarres.rheretheterrainJavorsihe use of armor.
five small,
acKea venicies similar to the Bren gun carrier reportedly
arrived in the Plaine des Jarres area on 11 February. Three
light armored nersonnel carriers were also noted in the area.
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loc IL-14s and LI-2s continue to 17 scheduled for air-
lift flights into Laos.
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Indonesia Pressing Claim to Netherlands New Guinea
Indonesia is going forward simultaneously with a mil-
itary build-up, paramilitary action in New Guinea, and dip-
lomatic activities designed to focus world attention on its
claim to New Guinea and to exert international pressure for
solution of the problem this spring.
Djakarta has repeatedly justified the recent large-scale
arms purchases from the Soviet Union as necessary to coun-
ter Dutch reinforcements in New Guinea, Lt. Col. Busiri, an
army commander in East Indonesia, stated on 10 February
that Indonesian armed forces are strengthening defensive po-
sitions in areas bordering New Guinea in accordance with
President Sukarno's orders. He claimed that "New Guinea
Indonesians" are "only awaiting the order" to give substance
to the statement by Army Chief of Staff General Nasution
that the final decision in the struggle lies in New Guinea it-
self. Busiri said, "We know everything which occurs in New
Guinea" owing to the understanding between "us and the New
Guinea partisans."
Statements by Busiri and Foreign Minister Subandrio on In-
donesian infiltration efforts in New Guinea are the first pub-
lic admissions of such activity. five
Indonesian infiltration attempts in 1960, apparently for the
purpose of psycholoeical warfare, intelligence collection, and
minor sabotage.
Djakarta may be preparing for renewed-in-
filtration attempts in March or April.
Subandrio has stated that Djakarta would not accept a UN
trusteeship of New Guinea because the area is already part
of Indonesia, and would regard as illegal any UN mission sent
MGjjinci with out Indonesia's consent.
he welcomed
the continued mediation efforts of Malayan Prime Minister
Rahman since it is in the interest of the free world to settle
the dispute before a threat to peace develops in the area
Subandrio is also trying to promote another political
Afro-Asian conference similar to the one held in Bandung,
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Indonesia, in in April 1955. He stated on 11 February that a
second "Bandung conference" would be useful to discuss such
problems as foreign intervention in the domestic affairs of
-oAsiff nations.
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Austrian Chancellor Reportedly to Resign Soon
Chancellor Raab's health has been precarious following
a stroke in 1957, and he has been reported on the verge of
retirement since he stepped down last February as party
chairman in favor of Gorbach. An effective and able politi-
cal leader, Raab has brooked no opposition from his asso-
ciates. His foreign policy reflected his desire to serve as
a mediator or bridge between East and West, which on oc-
casion led him to pursue a more conciliatory course toward
the USSR than was deemed wise or expedient in many pro-
Western quarters. His prestige suffered somewhat last
summer during Khrushchev's visit to Austria when--against
the wishes of his cabinet and party--he accompanied the So-
viet leader on a tour of the country and made no protest a-
gainst Khrushchev's violent attacks on Austria's Western
friends. It was Raab's hope, only partially realized, that
Moscow would reduce Austrian reparations payments and in-
crease mutual trade.
Raab's hand-picked successor, 62-year-old Alfons
Gorbach, is a stanch right-wing conservative. His eleva-
tion to the party chairmanship last year was a minimum con-
cession to those who were demanding reform within the party
organization to broaden its popular appeal. In domestic pol-
icy, he may be somewhat more liberal than Raab. He is
said, however, not to be a warm advocate of a representa-
tive form of government but to prefer the rule of an intellec-
tual elite undisturbed by interference from the mass below.
A veteran of World War I, in which he lost a leg, Gorbach
is a member of the National Defense Committee of the Aus-
trian Parliament, a strong opponent of neutralism and com-
munism, and an advocate of "military neutrality" for his coun-
try. His aversion to communism has led him to endorse cer-
tain neo-Nazi activities in rural Austria as a matter of vote-
getting expediency. A shrewd and tough negotiator in party af-
fairs, he enjoys good relations with the Socialist leaders in the
coalition government. His impressions of the United States,
gained from a 60-day leader exchange grant visit in 1957, are
reported to be favorable. His foreign policy is likp y to be simi-
lar to that of his predecessor.
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THE PRESIDENT
The Vice President
Executive Offices of the White House
The Special Assistant for National Security Affairs
The Scientific Adviser to the President
The Director of the Budget
The Director, Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization
The Director, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Chairman, Board of Consultants on Foreign Intelligence Activities
Executive Secretary, National Security Council
The Department of State
The Secretary of State
The Under Secretary of State
The Director, International Cooperation Administration
The Deputy Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
The Deputy Under Secretary of State for Administration
The Counsel or
The Assistant Secretary of State for Policy Planning
The Director of Intelligence and Research
The Treasury Department
The Secretary of the Treasury
The Department of Defense
The Secretary of Defense
The Deputy Secretary of Defense
The Secretary of the Army
The Secretary of the Navy
The Secretary of the Air Force
The Chairman, The Joint Chiefs of Staff
Chief of Naval Operations, United States Navy
Chief of Staff, United States Air Force
Chief of Staff, United States Army
Commandant, United States Marine Corps
Supreme Allied Commander, Europe
Commander in Chief, Pacific
The Assistant Secretary of Defense (International Security Affairs)
The Assistant to Secretary of Defense (Special Operations)
The Director, The Joint Staff
The Director for Intelligence, The Joint Staff
The Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Department of Army
The Director of Naval Intelligence, Department of Navy
The Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence, Department of the Air Force
The Department of Justice
The Attorney General
The Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Director
The Atomic Energy Commission
The Chairman
The National Security Agency
The Director
The United States Information Agency
The Director
The National Indications Center
The Director
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