CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1958/09/30

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• Publication Date: September 30, 1958

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30 SEPTEMBER 1958
L THE COMMUNIST BLOC
Taiwan Strait - Peiping cites Nation-
alist use of Sidewinder missiles as
"provocation."
II. ASIA-AFRICA
Nasir says he complained to visit-
ing Soviet leader about "sabotage"
of Arab nationalism by Middle East-
ern Communists.
Nasir pushing UAR reorganization
plan to tighten his control over Syria.
Cairo's role in Middle Eastern oil
grows as Syrian pipelines come under
UAR control and Kuwait, prime pro-
ducer, agrees to join Arab League.
Egyptians learn Iraq may drop four
pro-UAR ministers from cabinet.
Iraq prepares land reform program.
King Saud attempts to bolster his
position in Riyadh.
III. THE WEST
0 France plans early negotiations with
Guinea, only territory to opt for in-
dependence.
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN
30 September 1958
DAILY BRIEF
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
Taiwan Strait situation: The Chinese Communist an-
nouncement that parts of Sidewinder missiles fired by Na-
tionalist planes have been recovered and brought to Peiping
for "public exhibition" suggests that foreigners now arriv-
� ing for the 1 October celebrations are to be shown "proof"
of American "provocation." Peiping on 29 September issued
its 17th warning to the United States against "grave military
provocations," and a Defense Ministry announcement on the
use of Sidewinders promised "punitive" action against the
Chinese Nationalist Air Force, Generally Peiping's prop-
aganda continues to reflect a desire to continue the Warsaw
talks, blaming the deadlock on American insistence on an im-
mediate cease-fire but making no threat to suspend the nego-
tiations.
There were no significant military developments in the
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IL ASIA-AFRICA
Nasir-USSR: President Nasir has told
kmerican oiicials that he
complained to visiting Soviet party presidium member Muk-
hitdinov on 25 September. about USSR support of Middle East-
ern Communist parties, which he charged with "sabotaging
the goals of Arab nationalism." Nasir has effectively sup-
pressed the Communists in Egypt, but is concerned over their
activities in both Syria and Iraq, where they have been actively
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opposing union with Egypt. Mukhitdinov denied there was
any connection between the USSR and the local Communists,
and defended the USSR's support of Kurdish natio7a1ism,
which Nasir also criticized. (Page I)
UAR: Details of the planned centralization of the UAR
Government and names of selected officials may be an-
nounced soon. Syrian Vice Presidents Akram Hawrani and
Sabri al-Assail are likely to be ousted, along with Egyp-
tian Vice President Baghdadi. Nasir appears to be taking
steps to control dissident
S onnel.
-------- Middle East War s establishment of a "Public
Corporation for Petroleum Affairs" to plan UAR petroleum
policy, will assure Cairo of control in all details over Syrian
oil matters. Cairo has already stymied Syrian negotiations
with the American company operating the pipeline from Saudi
Arabia, and the new petroleum authority may well emerge
as the instrument for implementing Nasir's over-all Arab
oil policy toward Western oil companies.
An Arab League spokesman in Cairo has announced that
Kuwait, the Middle East's largest oil producer, has applied
for membership in the Egyptian-dominated league. Kuwait's
adherence could set a precedent for the oil-producing Persian
Gulf states of Bahrein and Qatar.
Iraa--Political:
four Iraqi cabinet mem-
bers, who in varying degrees support union with Egypt, may
be replaced. These would include Deputy Premier Arif who
also holds the post of interior minister.
(Page 2)
Middle East land reform�Iraq:- Announcement of a
land reform program will strengthen the dominant faction in
the Iraqi Government headed by Premier Qasim and deprive
advocates of union with the UAR, which has just proclaimed
land reform in Syria, of an overwhelmingly popular issue. Land
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reforms in Syria and Iraq will probably increase agitation
against the Shah of Iran, who is chiefly dependent on the
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Saudi Arabia: King SAW has continued efforts to
strengthen his personal position in and around his capital
at Riyadh. He has recently drawn on Saudi Government
stocks to equip his royal guard with tanks and machine guns,
and continues his efforts to purchase arms for loyal tribal
forces. The King appears to be making plans which he is
not yet ready to discuss with American officials, but which
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may involve an attempt to rally forces opposed to Crown
Prince Faysal's reforms.
III. THE WEST
� France-Guinea: Paris plans to begin early negotia-
tions with Guinea�the West African territory whose
"secession" from the French community was acknowledged
by France on 29 September--to formalize Guinea's inde-
pendent status. Guinea Premier Sekou Toure has often ex-
pressed the desire to retain close economic and olitical � -
ties with France following independence. Page 3)
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I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
No Back-up Material.
II. ASIA-AFRICA
Nasir Concerned Over Middle East Communists
President Nasir states that he complained to Soviet party
presidium member Mukhitdinov during the latter's recent nine-
day visit to Cairo that the USSR was supporting Communist
parties in Iraq and the UAR and was urging the Kurdish minor-
ity to seek national independence.
am.erican officials, that Mukhitdinov "blandly" denied a
connection between the USSR and local Communists and
defended Moscow's support of Kurdish nationalism.
Nasir dis-
approval o e ro e o ommunists in Iraq and Syria and
once indicated he might be considering making a public address
denouncing their activities. Although Communists have been
prominent among those Iraqis opposing union with the UAR,
key figures among the Iraqi nationalist leaders are also opposed
to Nasir's brand of unity.
Mukhitdinov was in the UAR ostensibly for a good-will
visit, but he may have attempted to iron out points of friction
which have arisen between Moscow and Cairo on the activities
of local Communist parties. The USSR recently has shown
signs of concern with Nasir's economic vertures
toward the West.
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Developments in Iraq
that four pro-UAR cabinet ministers are to be
dropped from the Iraqi cabinet. All in varying degrees
support union with Egypt. Included among those to be
dismissed are Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior
Arif, Baathist Minister of Development Fuad Rikabi,
the minister of economy, and the minister of public
works and communications.
The pro-union chief, of Iraqi G-2, Lt.
Rif at, is working for UAR interests and has been
consulting "senior officers" in an attempt to thwart Arif's
ouster,
These "senior officers" are probably the Supreme
Defense Council, which appears increasingly to be emerg-
ing as the actual locus of power in Iraq. The senior
officer group, which includes the four division commanders,
did not participate directly in the 14 July revolt. It
apparently turned down the proposal of pro-UAR junior
"Free Officers" to establish a military "Revolutionary
Council" on the Egyptian model, and remove civilians
from the cabinet. The senior officers would presumably
also resist the desire of anti-union Minister of Guidance
Shanshal to remove all military men from the cabinet,
although their position is unknown.
Arif's former brigade has been sent on a security
mission to southern Iraq, and elements of Qasies brigade
ye been withdrawn from Baghdad.
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III. THE WEST
France to Negotiate a New Independent Status for Guinea
The French Government plans early negotiations to define
the new status of Guinea, which rejected the De Gaulle consti-
tution by a ten-to-one negative vote in the 28 September ref-
erendum. Paris on 29 September delivered a note to Guinea
Premier Sekou Toure acknowledging the West African terri-
tory's "secession" from the French community. About two
months of negotiations will probably be required to complete
the formalities. The bilateral negotiations will prove difficult
if the French set too high a price for Guinea's retaining special
ties with France.
Meanwhile, the new constitution will not apply to Guinea,
and France will arrange the gradual withdrawal of its admin-
istrative personnel and financial credits. Paris considers
Guinea's juridical status "in suspense" and has warned that
diplomatic recognition by other states could lead to "unpleas-
antness" with France.
Sekou Toure, hoping that Guinea will join the association
of free states provided for in the new constitution, has stated
that France will always hold first place in Guinea's international
relations. Toure, a 36-year-old leftist labor leader with pre-
vious Marxist-Leninist sympathies, has promised no "great
upheaval" in existing economic and social structures. In addi-
tion to his desire for close ties with France, including member-
ship in the franc zone and continued economic- assistance, Toure
has indicated to the French high commissioner for West Africa
that he expects "proper propaganda efforts" will lead to the
eventual domination of both Liberia and Sierra Leone by Guinea.
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The Vice President
Executive Offices of the White House
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Office of Defense and Civilian Mobilization
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Board of Consultants on Foreign Intelligence Activities
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Special Adviser to the President
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 Economic Affairs
The Deputy Under Secretary for Political Affairs
The Deputy Under Secretary 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
The Secretary of the Army
The Secretary of the Navy
The Secretary of the Air Force
The Chairman, The Joint Chiefs of Staff
Commandant, United States Marine Corps
The Director, The Joint Staff
Chief of Staff, United States Army
Chief of Naval Operations, United States Navy
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