CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1958/09/13

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13 SEPTEMBER 1958
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
Taiwan Strait - Interdictory fire
against Kinmen highly successful.
USSR - Indications mounting that So-
viet Union will resume nuclear tests
before 31 October.
Preliminary information indicates
unusual guided missile firing demon-
stration at Ka ustin Yar on 8 ptem-
ber.
Klirushchev may have interrupted
his vacation again to return to Mos-
cow.
II. ASIA-AFRICA
Lebanon - Shihab seeking Nasir's
support; Nasir apparently insuring
against Shihabts failure to satisfy op-
position.
Iraq - Pro-Egyptian Vice, Premier
Arif relieved as deputy commander
of armed forces.
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0 Jordan - Opposition groups reportedly
planning to atta'ck UK troops and gov-
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0 Algeria - FLN steps-up terrorism.
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN
13 September 1958
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I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
Taiwan Strait situation: Communist interdiction of
Kinmeri has prevented resupply; the garrison's position
could become critical in less than a month if it is not
resupplied. (Page 1) (Map)
USSR: The Ministry of Defense announcement of 11
September that the Northern Fleet would conduct exercises
in the Barents and Kara Seas in September and October
with the "actual use of various types of mcidern weappns,"
strengthens earlier indications that the USSR will resume
nuclear tests prior to the start of Geneva talks on test
suspension on 31 October. (Page 3)
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USSR: Preliminary information indicates that a large
guided missile demonstration, possibly involving firings
to the 75, 150, 300, 450, 650, and 1,000 nautical mile
Impact areas, was conducted on the Kapustin Yar missile
test range on 8 September.. All firings with the exception
of the 1,000-nautical-mile firing apparently were run in
a very close time sequence with concurrent countdowns.
This activity was observed by many political and military
officials possibly including Khrushchev.
*USSR-Khrushchevz After making a speech at Stalin-
grad on 11 September, Khrushchev may have proceeded on
N((-) short notice to Moscow. The Soviet Foreign Ministry had
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announced on the same day that he would resume his vaca-
tion in the Crimea. His aircraft was apparently scheduled to
fly to the Crimea on the 12th; instead, it flew to Moscow un-
der circumstances suggesting a sudden change of schedule.
IL ASIA-AFRICA
Lebanon: General Shihab sent an emissary to Cairo
on 9 September seeking Nasir's support for a cabinet headed
by a rebel leader. Shihab assured Nasir he would ask for
the withdrawal of American troops as soon as he assumes
the presidency. The UAR has resumed arms deliveries
to the rebels, against the eventuality of renewed fighting
after the troop withdrawal. Syria may be planning to send
paramilitary terrorists to Lebanon as soon as Shihab as-
sumes office to harass US troops and "hasten" their de-
parture. (Page 4)
Iraq: The relief of pro-Egyptian Vice Premier Aril as
deputy commander of the Iraqi armed forces appears to be
the first move in the struggle for power between the pro-
:4 Arif and pro-Prime Minister Qasim factions in the ruling
O- clique. Arif was
planning a coup in the near future against Qasim.
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Jordan:
opposition groups are planning to attack UK troops in-
side the country, as well as Jordanian Government leaders.
(Page 7)
Algeria: The FLN's call for a boycott of France's con-
stitutional referendum, scheduled for 26-28 September, has
been reinforced by a step-up in rebel terrorism.
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undertake an all-out campaign of terrorism and sabotage
on the eve of the voting aimed primarily at "all lines of
communication." (Page 9)
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I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
� Taiwan Strait Situation
Ambassador Drumright believes that if the problem
posed by Communist artillery interdiction is not solved
within the next two weeks the Nationalists may become so
desperate they will initiate unilateral retaliatory action
in an attempt to relieve the Kinmen garrison. National-
ist supplies landed on Kinmen since 23 August total only
about 100 tons. Estimated daily consumption of supplies
of all categories is about 700 tons.
President Eisenhower's speech was well received in
Taipei and Ambassador Drumright feels it will go far to
allay the worry and apprehension about American inten-
tions. As of 10 September, thought was reportedly being
given in certain Kuomintang circles to rallies or demon-
strations between 12-15 September against American - Chi-
nese Communist negotiations.
The civil air authorities in the central China city of
Chenghsien complained to Peiping that they had
only two to three days' supply of aviation gasoline. They in-
formed Peiping that the military air force at Chenghsien was
also short of gasoline and could not lend any since it was.
proceeding with "war preparations."
The civil air fleet has often borrowed gasoline from the
military. Aircraft now involved in tactical activity in the
strait area are jet-powered and have no need for aviation
gasoline. Nevertheless, there is an implication in the mes-
sage that Communist air units outside of the strait operations
area are on an alert status. The 23rd Air Division, equipped
with TU-2 piston-engine light bombers, is based at Chenghsien.
The 25th Air Division, also equipped with TU-2's, earlier de-
ployed to the Nanchang areas, placing it within combat range
of the strait, but there has been no specific indication that
the 23rd Air Division is preparing to deploy forward.
The Chinese Communists are continuing their propa-
ganda effort to establish justification for any shelling of US
warships which might venture within Communist artillery
range in the Kinmen area. In condemning the latest con-
voy operation, a People's Daily editorial on 12 September
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declared that Peiping cannot look on American logistic sup-
port of Nationalist forces "without taking action." The
editorial warns that "artillery fire is not a merciful thing"
and that the United States must not blame Communist China
for not having issued warnings.
Communist China's ambassador to Poland and negotiator
In the forthcoming Sino-American talks, Wang Ping-nan, pro-
fessed optimism on his return to Warsaw from Peiping con-
sultations on 12 September. Wang stated he was anxious to
rgach a peaceful solution to the Taiwan problem, declared
that the Chinese people "love peace," and repeated Mao Tse-
tung's recent statement that the talks will produce some re-
sult if both sides show good will.
A convoy carrying supplies to Kinmen on 12 September
withdrew in the face of Chinese Communist firing after five
LVT's were unloaded, according to preliminary reports.
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Soviet Air-Sea Exercises to Include Use Of "Modern Weapons"
The Soviet Ministry of Defense announced on 11 September
that ships and aircraft of the Northern Fleet would conduct ex-
ercises in the Barents and Kara Seas in September and October
with the "actual use of various types of modern weapons." This
announcement, together with aircraft movements and Soviet
naval communications on 10 September, strengthens earlier in-
dications that the USSR will resume nuclear tests prior to the
statt of Geneva talks on test suspension on 31 October.
A large area surrounding Novaya Zemlya was declared
closed to all Soviet and foreign ships and aircraft from, 20 Sep-
tember to 25 October. A similar announcement was made in
September 1957, closing the identical area, and a serieS,of
four nuclear tests were conducted. Two of those tests appeared
to be in conjunction with tactical exercises and two were de-
velo .7./-/aLthermonuclear weapons or devices.
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Lebanese Situation
President-elect General Shihab sent a member of the
opposition to Cairo on 9 September seeking Nasir's support
for the appointment of either rebel leader Rashid Karame
or pro-Nasir opposition leader Husayn Uwayni as Lebanon's
next prime minister
Shihab assured Nasir he would ask for the with-
drawal of American troops immediately after assuming
the presidency on 24 September. This assuranceL is in
line with what Shihab has told UN Secretary General Ham-
marskjold and the American ambassador. An indication of
Shihab's susceptibility to UAR pressure was his response
to Ambassador McClintock that "Lebanon must live with
the UAR" when it was pointed out that the Arab League's
blocking of Lebanese Foreign Minister Malik's candidacy
for the presidency of the UN General Assembly was a
victory for Nasir. The mission to "clear" the member-
ship of the proposed Lebanese cabinet with Nasir seems to
be the logical result of this attitude.
Shihab also informed Nasir he intends to collect the
weapons of the opposition as soon as he takes office. The
UAR, however, has resumed the shipment of arms into
Lebanon, to be cached safely for distribution to the rebels
in the event fighting is renewed following Shihab's inaugura-
tion.
Pro- Chamoun supporters also expect the renewal of
the recent struggle and are securing arms from a number
of sources as insurance against the future. Should fight-
ing break out after Shihab's assumption of the presidency,
it is likely that the struggle will turn into sectarian warfare
between Christians and Moslems�
Syria is planning to
send paramilitary personnel into Lebanon as soon as Shihab
assumes office in order to harass American trootis and
"hasten" their departure.
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money has been sent to the rebels in Sidon and
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indicate that a rebel headquarters located in the Biqa
Valley, under the command of former Syrian Chief of
Staff Shawqat Sliuqayr, is reporting directly to UAR mili-
tary personnel in Syria.
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Iraqi Struggle for Power Breaks Into Open
The removal of pro-Nasir Vice Premier Arif from
his post as deputy commander of the Iraqi armed forces ap-
pears to be the first overt move in the power struggle. between
pro-Arif and pro-Qasim factions in the ruling clique. Arif,
who still retains his posts as deputy premier and minister
of interior, presumably has been effecttivelv cut off from the
direct chain of command in the army.
Arif was planning a coup against
Prime Minister Qasim, who may have learned of Arirs
plans and moved first.
Nasir has indicated his support of Arif and will prob-
ably be alarmed that he is apparently losing ground. He
may contend that the removal of Arif, whom he claims to
be the only Iraqi capable of combating Communist influence,
is a victory for the pro-Soviet and anti-UAR faction. This
claim could serve Nasir as an excuse for active interference
in Iraqi affairs.
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Developments in Jordan
Jordanian
opposition groups are planning to attack, with Communist sup-
port, British military personnel in public places in Amman.
Assassination of Crown Prince Muhammad and presumably
other key Jordanian officials is also reportedly planned.
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Algerian Rebels Stepping Up Drive for Moslem Boycott
Of Prelich Referendum
The Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN) is step-
ping up its efforts to dissuade Algerian Moslems from par-
ticipating in the French constitutional referendum. Voting
in Algeria will be spread over 26, 2'7, and 28 September to
enable security forces to provide protection to a maximum
number of Moslems.
The American consul general in Algiers reported on
11 September that, despite an attempt by the local press
to play down rebel activities, the upward trend of rebel-
initiated terrorism noted in recent weeks was continuing.
A significant proportion of these attacks take the form of
assassinations and kidnapings, especially of persons who
have overtly cooperated with the French. At the same time, at-
tacks orrcommunications have also increased.
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The Department of Defense
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