CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1960/11/07

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7 NOVEMBER 1960
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
II. ASIA-AFRICA
Iraq--Leftist mob and police clash in
Baghdad on 5 November; riot area still
under heavy guard on 6 November.
Opposition to Sudanese military regime
continuing to spread, with dissident army
elements rumored planning an early coup.�
Situation in the Congo.
III. THE WEST
De Gaulle's 4 November speech deepens
rightist apprehension, tempers leftist im-
patience over Algerian issue.
Argentine general strike scheduled to be-
gin today may produce some disturbances.�
El Salvador--Army officers, apprehen-
sive over leftist gains in provisional gov-
ernment, reportedly plan early counter-
coup.
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CD Soviet and Chinese spokesmen on eve
of October Revolution anniversary cele-
brations indicate neither side has re-
treated from its positions in Sino-Soviet
dispute.
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7 November 1960
DAILY BRIEF
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
IL ASIA-AFRICA
Iraq: CA clash between a pro-Communist mob and Iraqi
police and army units took place in central Baghdad on the
afternoon and evening of 5 November. The incident grew out
of protest demonstrations by trade unionists, leftist student
groups, and other Communist sympathizers--elements which
have become increasingly disposed to challenge any govern-
ment actions not in their favor. The area was still under firm
military control on the morning of 6 November; concentrations
of troops, tanks, and armored cars were the largest noted in
Baghdad since the 14 July anniversary celebration of the Qasim
revolution. This new display of Communist militancy may be
a further stimulus to an early move by anti-Communist army
officer and civilian groups who have been plotting Qasim's
overthrow."1
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Sudan: /Opposition to the Abboud military regime has con-
tinued to spread among influential civilian groups, and reports
are circulating in Khartoum that dissident army elements will
soon attempt a coup, The government is intensifying its domes-
tic security precautionsJ In a special ef-
fort to assure the safety of UAR President Nasir, who is sched-
uled to begin a ten-day state visit on 15 November, the regime,
is ac-
ceding to Cairo's request that anti-Nasir agents from Jordan
and other Middle East states be prevented from entering the
Sudan. (Page 1)
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Republic of the Congo:Crhe debate in the United Nations
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(include the entire Congo issue. The presence of Pres-
ident Kasavubu, the only Congolese leader whose posi-
tion is acknowledged by all parties, may help resolve
the seating issue."-1
CVIeanwhile'L tension is increasing in Orientale Prov-
ince,f where Lumumba's Deputy Premier Gizenga has been
organizing pro-Lumumba forces. Press reports say that
Gizenga has gone underground and that troops loyal to Mo-
butu will be sent to Stanleyville, the provincial capital.
Lumumba forces in the area may have received arms from
Czechoslovakia. (Page 2)
III. THE WEST
France: The initial reaction in France to De Gaulle's
4 November speech has followed established patterns, with
a slight tempering of leftist impatience and a definite deep-
ening of rightist apprehension. There is some speculation
that De Gaulle's reference to a possible unilateral cease-fire
means he may tacitly accede to discussions of political guar-
antees with the rebels. The hostility of the majority of the
European community in Algeria4has been reinforced, but
Moslems, though reluctant to comment, seemed generally
satisfied. The military found comfort in De Gaulle's renewed
assurance that the army would remain in Algeria during a
self-determination referendum. No official reaction is ex-
pected from the rebels before the Algerian provisional gov-
ernment'sipleny sesSion, schodidid to open Tunis Ion '7 No-
vember. (Page 4)
Argentina: The general strike scheduled to begin on�
7 November to protest President Frondizi's veto of a law in-
creasing severance pay will be the first endorsed by all sec-
tors of the Argentine labor movement since Peron's ouster in
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1955. Although Frondizi and Economy Minister Alsogaray
believe the strike will be orderly and limited to 24 hours,
there may be some disturbances. There are still unresolved
problems growing out of the mid-October political crisis, and
In late October there was labor violence in Cordoba.
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El Salvador: The army is becoming increasingly appre-
hensive over the failure of ex-President Osorio, who mas-
terminded the coup that ousted the Lemus regime on 26 Oc- //
tober, to head off a strong bid for power by Communists and
other pro-Castro leftists in the new provisional government.
Osorio, whose control over the situation appears to have weak-'t-
ened, told a US Embassy officer on 3 November that he can- -1?� -b,
not consider restrictive action against the extreme left--he de-
nies Communists are in the government--lest the unity the
visional regime needs to implement urgent social and economic"'
changes be disrupted. A group of officers claiming a large ar-
my following reportedly is constdering an early countercoup. � -Hy(
Most Latin American countries have not recognized the provi-
sional government and anparently are delaying action pending , -FP/
further developments. (Page 6)
LATE ITEM
*Communist Bloc: Statements by Soviet and Chinese leaders
on the eve of the October Revolution anniversary indicate that
neither side has retreated from its previously held positions in
the Sino-Soviet dispute. Soviet presidium member Kozlov, in
his keynote address yesterday for the celebrations in Moscow,
advanced the usual Soviet claims of achievements both at home
and abroad, with no new departures from standard Soviet policy
positions. Stressing the validity of Moscow's peaceful coexistence
line, Kozlov reaffirmed, in moderate terms, the Soviet stand on
points at issue with China and claimed that the USSR's position
had been "confirmed by the course of events." In a statement
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evidently directed at the Chinese, he declared the Soviet party
remained "irreconcilable to any revisionist distortion or dogmatic
deadening" of Communist theory. Probably prefiguring the po-
sition the Soviet party will take in the inter-party discussions,
Kozlov stressed the need for bloc unity, but asserted that unity
depended on the ability of all parties to understand and apply
doctrine in the "new historical situation." Since the USSR has
been claiming it has been successful, and China has failed,
in "creatively applying" Marxism-Leninism, Kozlov appeared
to be implying that Chinese willingness to drop "dogmatic"
thinking and accept Soviet changes in doctrine is vital for pre-
serving "unity."
On the same day in Peiping, Chinese spokesmen also re-
affirmed their commitment to bloc unity and peaceful coexistence,
but coupled these affirmations with statements that underscored
their differences with Moscow. Foreign Minister Chen I, in a
major speech, characterized as "the most important universal
truth of Marxism-Leninism" the assertion that Communism can
come to power only through "revolutionary means." In an article
published on 6 November, Madame Sun Yat-sen, chairman of
China's Sino-Soviet Friendship Association, also stated "we must
preserve the purity of Marism-Leninism against the assaults of
modern revisionists" and the Communists must "mainly rely"
on struggle to defeat the West. These strong statements suggest
that Peiping will hold to its dogmatic positions during the dis-
cussions held by the Communist leaders now meeting in Moscow.
The Chinese stress on bloc unity, however, suggests the Chinese
may yet hope for agreement in Moscow on a communiqu�at
least one such as that arrived at in Bucharest in June which left
the points at issue still unresolved.
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Cinfluential Sudanese political and religious groups are
attempting to spread and unify their opposition to the Abboud
military regime. They are exploiting the regime's highly un-
popular decision, announced on 23 October, on the resettle-
ment of some 50,000 residents of the Wadi Haifa area, which
will be flooded when construction on the UAR's Aswan High
Dam reaches an advanced stage. During the past two weeks,
army and police units have been called on to put down riots
or break up demonstrations in most of the larger cities and
towns.
Reports are circulating in Khartoum that dissident army
elements plan a coup attempt soon. �The source of one such
report is the colonel who commands the important Gordon's
Tree garrison in Khartoum':
The regime continues to maintain the police and army
alert instituted in late October. As ima similar situation
some months ago, army headquarters has informed subordi-
nate commands that no officer with the rank of major or above
is to come to Khartoum without giving notification at least 24
hours in advance.
Hasan Bashir Nasir, deputy commander in chief of the
army,
suggesting he advance his
scheduled arrival time at Khartoum airport �presumably to
avoid the possibility of an incident.
UAR authorities, as well
as the Sudanese regime, are extremely concerned over the
security problems connected with UAR President Nasir's ten-
day state visit, scheduled to begin on 15 November. Cairo
has suggestions for avoiding demonstrations and
for holding down the size of receptions for him. The Sudanese
Government, moreover, is cooperating with the UAR to pre-
vent entry into the Sudan of suspected anti-Nasir agents from
Jordan and other Middle Eastern states.
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Republic of the Congo
here is a strong likelihood that the United Nations
debate this week, originally intended to deal only
with an eight-power Afro-Asian resolution to seat Lumum-
ba's "delegation," will develop into a debate on UN special
representative Dayal's report on the Congo situation. Such
an expanded debate could result in a strong attack on Bel-
gium.�
(-The presence of President Kasavubu may facilitate a
solution of the seating issue;
Kasavubu, the only Congolese political
leader whose position is acknowledged by everyone, might
create a good impression as a quiet, sensible man. In view
of Kasavubuts past proclivity toward inaction, however, he
may not be effective in the UN climate:1
Recent events in the Congo, meanwhile, have tended to
increase the confusion, and there is rising apprehension
among Congolese leaders that the UN intends to form a trus-
teeship. Tension is increasing in Orientale Province, where
Lumumba's deputy premier, Antoine Gizenga, has been or-
ganizing pro- Lumumba forces�reportedly with considerable
success.
There is increasing evidence that supplies from Czechoslo-
vakia, possibly including arms, have reached Lumumba sup-
porters in Stanleyville. Press reports
state that Gizenga has gone underground and that troops loyal
to Mobutu will be sent to Stanleyville.
Eleven deputies and senators, held under arrest by pro-
Lumumba forces in Stanleyville since 15 October, have re-
portedly been seriously mistreated.
the UN's inability to effect their release
casts doubt on the argument that parliament can be made to
function in an atmosphere free from intimidation.
A UN spokesman in Leopoldville announced on 5 November
that Baluba tribal leader Jason Sendwe met with "great success"
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during his trip last week to Katanga Province, where he
hoped to "pacify" Baluba terrorists and thereby weaken
the support of Katangan President Tshompe. The trip
was made under UN escort, and Tshornbe had threatened
to use force to prevent it. So far, however, there has been
little real evidence that Sendwe was successful in any ac-
tion that would lead to tribal peace.
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The initial reaction in France to De Gaulle's 4 No-
vember speech on Algeria has followed established pat-
terns, with a slight tempering of leftist impatience and
a definite deepening of rightist apprehension. George
Bidault summed up the rightist reaction: "Unacceptable!"
On the left, the most noteworthy reaction is Guy Mollet's
basically favorable comment. Parliamentary spokesmen
have expressed alarm over De Gaulle's reference to wider
presidential powers, but the American Embassy in Paris
expects the clear relationship he established between the
need for national unity and the solution of the Algerian prob-
lem to calm most of the deputies.
There is some speculation that De Gaulle's reference
to a possible unilateral cease-fire by France means he may
tacitly accede to discussions of political guarantees with
the rebels. He continues to insist that hostilities must cease
before political negotiations can begin, but he probably hopes
the rebels will respond. The Algerian provisional govern-
ment will probably insist on some concrete evidence of good
faith before accepting French assurances of political conces-
sions. French rightist extremists will be alert to any cease-
fire initiative, and any coup now in prospect might follow
such an initiative.
While the French military found comfort in De Gaulle's
renewed assurance that the army would remain in Algeria
for a referendum on self-determination, "activist" officers
can be expected to take an increasingly antagonistic attitude
toward De Gaulle.
The hostility of the majority of the European community
in Algeria has been reinforced, but Moslems, who were re-
luctant to comment, seemed generally satisfied. No official
reaction to De Gaulle's speech is expected from the rebels be-
fore the plenary session which the provisional government
has scheduled opens in Tunis on 7 November. The rebels
are expected to stick to the hard line they have adopted, in
view of the more favorable international position promises of
bloc support have provided. They will be under some pres-
sure from Morocco and Tunisia to explore any French over-
tures, however, because of the apprehension of all North Afri-
can states over the threat of Communist influence in the area.
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Argentine General Strike Called for 7 November
A general strike, to begin on 7 November in protest of
President Frondizi's veto of a law passed on 30 September in-
creasing severance pay, will be the first strike to be endorsed
by all sectors of the Argentine labor movement since Peron's
ouster in 1955. Anti-Peronista labor leaders have called
strikes on their own since 1955, but they have refused to co=
operate in the Peronistas' strikes, which frequently were
called for political reasons.
The vetoed law would have raised severance payments
from the current maximum of albout $12 for a year of service
to between $30 and $60, depending on skill. Both government
and business officials consider this too large an increase for
the economic recovery program to support; labor leaders, how-
ever, protest that it is too small.
Although Frondizi and Economy Minister Alsogaray be-
lieve the strike will be orderly and limited to 24 hours, some
disturbances may occur. There are still unresolved problems
growing out of the mid-October crisis, which was precipitated
by army complaints over certain of Frondizi's advisers and
policies. Frondizi is trying to keep his economic program in-
tact, but he has agreed to some recommendations by the mil-
itary, including the recent request that Soviet bloc diplomatic
missions in Buenos Aires reduce their personnel to the level
maintained by Argentina in the bloc.
Other unrest stems from the recent brief strikes in Cor-
doba and Mar del Plata, which were considered the worst labor
violence the Frondizi administration has encountered. The gov-
ernment, however, is empowered to use a state of siege and
other special security measures to maintain order.
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In El Salvador
The Salvadoran Army is becoming increasingly appre-
hensive over the failure of ex-President Oscar Osorio, who
masterminded the coup that ousted the Lemus regime on
26 October, to head off a strong bid for power by Communists
and other pro=Castro leftists in the new provisional govern-
ment. It is reliably reported that Osorio has lost control over
the situation and that the growing number of leftists in govern-
ment jobs will make it difficult "to clean house" without strong
military measures. A group of officers claiming widespread
support from army units is preparing a countercoup, which
may be attempted immediately.
Several leftist cabinet members and the three civilians on
the six-man junta moved quickly to consolidate their positions
by appointing numerous pro-Communists and suspected Com-
munists to key subordinate posts. A military member of the
junta told a US Embassy officer on 3 November that most of
the initiative in political matters had been conceded to the civil-
ians, who are probably not responsive to Osorio's direction.
Osorio said restrictive measures against the extreme
left--he denies there are Communists in the government�can-
not be considered at this time, since such action would disrupt
the unity the provisional government must have in order to im-
plement urgently needed social and economic changes.
The new government already has been recognized by Spain,
Ecuador, Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, and GuatemalaCHow-
ever, President Villeda Morales of Honduras, where Fidel Cas-
tro has a small but vocal following, indicated his concern on
4 November to the US Embassy at Tegucigalpa A pro-Commu-
nist takeover in El Salvador would also have very serious impli-
cation for the stability of Guatemala--where Communists re-
portedly are plotting a coup with other leftist groups against
President Ydigoras�as well as for the Somoza regime in Nic-
aragua. Most other Latin American countries appear to be de-
laying recognition pending further developments.
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THE PRESIDENT
The Vice President
Executive Offices of the White House
Special Assistant for National Security Affairs
Scientific Adviser to the President
Director of the Budget
Director, Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization
Director, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Special Assistant for Security Operations Coordination
Chairman, Board of Consultants on Foreign Intelligence Activities
Special Assistant for Foreign Economic Policy
Executive Secretary, National Security Council
The Treasury Department
The Secretary of the Treasury
The Department of State
The Secretary of State
The Under Secretary of State
The Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
The Deputy Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
The Deputy Under Secretary of State for Administration
The Counselor
Director, International Cooperation Administration
The Director of Intelligence and Research
The Department of Defense
The Secretary of Defense
The Deputy Secretary of Defense
Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs
The Secretary of the Army
The Secretary of the Navy
The Secretary of the Air Force
The Chairman, The Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Director, The Joint Staff
Chief of Staff, United States Army
Chief of Naval Operations, United States Navy
Chief of Staff, United States Air Force
Commandant, United States Marine Corps
Assistant to Secretary of Defense for Special Operations
Director for Intelligence, The Joint Staff
Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Department of Army
Director of Naval Intelligence, Department of Navy
Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence, Department of the Air Force
Supreme Allied Commander, Europe
Commander in Chief, Pacific
The Department of Commerce
The Secretary of Commerce
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Director
Atomic Energy Commission
The Chairman
National Security Agency
The Director
National Indications Center
The Director
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