CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1958/10/17

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• Publication Date: October 17, 1958

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OCTOBER 1958
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
Moscow planning extensive shake-up
of bureaucracy.
Taiwan Strait - New delivery of Soviet
combat aircraft to Communist china
likely.
Bloc preparing for cotton purchases
In "big deal" with Egypt.
East Germany moves to establish first
diplomatic mission in Guinea.
IL ASIA-AFRICA
Nasir considering retaliation against
British for sale of submarines to
Israel.
Trip to East Turkey by top Turkish
officials linked to Kurdish security
threat.
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III. THE WEST
()Paris informs Italy and West Germany
of De Gaulle's proposed US-UK-France
mechanism to determine common
"world" policies.
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17 October 1958
DAILY BRIEF
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
USSR; Soviet leaders are preparing an extensive shake-
up of the bureaucracy in order to combat "corruption,"
There have been persistent indications in the Soviet
press that financial malpractices have been hampering the in-
dustrial reorganization.
China.
It situation; Nationalist
preparations for possible air
let combat aircraft or some special materiel to
There were no other sianificant military activities.
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USSR-Egypt; The Soviet Embassy in Cairo reportedly has
requested Egyptian authorities to reserve all surplus cotton
pending the imminent conclusion of a "big deal" between Egypt,
Communist China, Czechoslovakia, and the USSR. Sino- Soviet
bloc purchases during the last year amounted to 60 percent of
Egypt's cotton exports. This year, in order to increase the im-
pact of its purchases, the bloc may be preparing to purchase its
entire share of the 1958-59 cotton crop at the present time,
rather than phase purchases over a 12-month period. Egypt
recently increased its arms debt to the bloc by about $150,000,-
000, and presumably would welcome assurances of major bloc
purchases now.
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East Germany Guinea: Three East German diplomats,
headed by the ambassador to Czechoslovakia, arrived in Guinea
on 13 October, apparently to establish the first diplomatic mis-
sion in the new republic. Guinea so far has been recognized
only by African, Arab, and Communist nations. A Communist
mission would afford the bloc an opportunity to exploit What ap-
pears to be one of the most favorable situations in tropical
Africa for penetration activities. (Page 4)
II. ASIA-AFRICA
UAR- UK: Nasir is reported considering several alterna-
tive actions against the UK in retaliation for its recently an-
nounced sale of submarines to Israel. He is reported contem-
plating the prohibition of British overflights of the UAR and
trying to persuade Saudi Arabia to make a similar restriction
In order to hamper British communications with the Persian
Gulf area. Nationalization of the property of the British-owned
Shell Oil Company in the UAR may also be under consideration.
Other reports suggest he may ask for increased arms ship-
ments from the USSR to "balance" the sale to Israel. although
the UAR is seeking new Sovptarrns In zy
Turkey: Top Turkish police and defense officials are
making a special trip to the eastern provinces and border
areas, probably to check on Kurdish nationalist activity in
the area. Soviet, UAR, and Iraqi propaganda has recently
stressed Kurdish nationalist aspirations in broadcasts to Kurd-
ish areas. The Turks have expressed concern over the poten-
tial security threat posed by the more than 1.500,000 Kurds
concentrated in eastern Turkey. (Page 5)
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III. THE WEST
France:
De Gaulle believes NATO
doesnot.completely fulfill the security needs of the Western
world and France in particular, and has in addition proposed
establishing a French-British-American organization to ar-
rive at "common" world policies, including the use of nuclear
weapons. De Gaulle, on 17 September, had sent a memoran-
dum to this effect to President Eisenhower and Prime Minister
Macmillan. Apparently, De Gaulle is attempting to "sell" this
idea to West Germany as well as Italy on the basis that such a
new organization would assure a continental voice in major
Western decisions. Both powers have urged full Western con-
sultations on all.-,major world issues but object to France's ef-
forts to make itself the European spokesman.
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L THE COMMUNIST BLOC
Impending Shake-up of Soviet Bureaucracy Reported
The Soviet party leadership is preparing a severe shake-
un of the bureaucracy,
Financial malprac-
tices and featherbedding, which are recognized as impediments
to the industrial reorganization, have been the targets of a re-
cent press campaign. Pravda has complained that the prolif-
eration of bureaucratic staffs is defeating one of the stated
purposes of the industrial reorganization--to reduce admin-
istrative overhead.
The malpractices of local officials have apparently caused
serious concern at high party levels and seem to have put a
brake on plans to increase the powers of regional administra-
tors. One report suggests that recent rumors that party pre-
sidium member Furtseva is in political difficulties arise from
her having been involved with a losing faction in a dispute over
the financial powers of regional officials.
Khrushchey will want to put his state machine in the best
possible shape for the 21st party congress in January, when he
will launch what he has termed an "astounding" economic pro-
gram.
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Taiwan Strait Situation
requested
regular and, frequent weather reports from a chain of Man-
churian airfields between Chita and Peiping. The airfields
named are along the flight route previously used for ferry
flights of bombers delivered to Communist China from the
USSR.
"Reports should be made at ten-minute intervals from 0500
to 1700," presumably meaning on 17 October. The route
specified, the frequency of weather reporting requested, and
the number of airfields involved all suggest preparations for
a ferry flight of fighter or light-bomber, aircraft. A lesser
possibility is an air delivery of special materiel.
The Chinese Nationalists report that large numb em of per-
sonnel and vehicles have been observed recently around Com-
munist artillery positions opposite Chinmen. Artillery fire,
which the Nationalists believe was for training purposes, has
been heard from the mainland. Jet fighters from three
coastal airfields in the strait area also were noted on 15 Oc-
tober practicing search and attack tactics.
Peiping issued its "33rd serious warning" on 16 October,
alleging intrusions by two US warships into the Pingtan and Matsu
islands area and one air intrusion near Ta Wan Island, off
Macao. This is the first warning involving an intrusion near
the Portuguese colony and follows by one day a similar warn-
ing concerning an island near Hong Kong.
An article in the latest issue of Red Flag, biweekly theoret-
ical journal of the Chinese Communist party's central committee,
stresses the role of the current crisis in the strait area as a
spur to further productive and organizational efforts by the
Chinese people. The article comments that "the American ag-
gressors act the bully" because Communist China has too little
iron, and steel, too little machinery, too little food, and is poorly
organizeci, This article may herald the beginning of a major-cam-
paign to exploit the strait situation as a further incentive to pro-
duction and other domestic goals.
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The Chinese Nationalists are preparing to relieve their
10th Infantry Division on Chinmen with the 33rd Infantry Divi-
sion, now on Taiwan. The rotation was previously scheduled
and was not a result of the bombardment, which was particu-
larly intensive in the 10th Division's sector.
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East Germany May Establish Diplomatic Mission in Guinea
Three East German diplomats, headed by Georg Stibi, am-
bassador to Czechoslovakia, arrived in Guinea on 13 October,
according to the French high commissioner. East Germany,
not yet recognized by any nonbloc country except Yugoslavia,
may have sent these officials to negotiate the establishment
of a diplomatic mission in Guinea, hoping thereby to open
the way to recognition from other Asian-African states.
Guinea has several advantages as a center for bloc pene-
tration of West Africa. Premier Sekou Toure, a Marxist,
presumably has no ideological objections to Communism, al-
though his past labor and political activities in association with
Communists appear to have increased his awareness of the prac-
tical dangers of close cooperation. In addition, Guinea, with
inexperienced administrators and inadequate security forces,
would probably be unable to combat internal Communist subver-
sion or impede bloc contacts with other West African national-
ists.
� aekou Toure is beginning to 13how signs of irritation over
the acquiescence of Western nations in French requests for a
delay in recognition until economic and political negotiations
between Paris and Conakry can be completed. These negotia-
tions may take several months. The Asian-African bloc may
soon bring the question of Guinea's status before the UN by pro-
posing that it be admitted as a member.
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II. ASIA-AFRICA
Turkey
Top Turkish police and defense officials left Ankara on
15 pctober on a special mission to the eastern provinces and
border areas. The group was made up of the director general
of the Turkish National Police, the minister of defense, a
representative of the Turkish National Security Service, and
a Foreign Ministry representative. Two days prior to the trip
the director general of the National Police had a long inter-
view, with President Celal Bayar.
The trip may be related to protective measures against
possible subversion by the Kurdish minority, which consists
of approximately 1,500,000 persons and is located in areas
adjacent to Iraq, Iran, and Syria. Previously Ankara has de-
nied the existence of a Kurdish problem in Turkey, but prop-
aganda attempts by the USSR and Iraq to appeal to Kurdish
nationalism have caused the Turks to acknowledge to US and
Iranian officials the danger of unrest among the Kurds.
Discussions between Turkish and Iranian security offi-
cials concerning Kurdish problems have begun on a regular
basis under the aegis of the Baghdad Pact, and the Turkish
National Police is preparing a report on the Kurdish situation
for a high government official. Recently Akis, an influential
Turkish magazine, ran an article commenting on the danger
inherent in the establishment of a Kurdistan which would em-
brace parts of Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.
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THE WEST
De Gaulle says NATO Fails to Fulfill Western Security Needs
Premier de Gaulle believes that "NATO no longer fulfills
the security needs of the Western world in general and France in
particular," He
has proposed that an additional French-British-American
organization be established, "through which thexthree might
arrive at common positions on security problems of world
magnitude" and strategic plans with reference to the possible
use of nuclear weapons. On 17 September, De Gaulle had
sent a memorandum to this effect to President Eisenhower
and Prime Minister Macmillan.
De Gaulle's proposal resulted
from the premier's "anxiety" lest one of the powers with world
responsibilities make decisions or take direct action outside
NATO without consulting France, "thus endangering French
interests and positions."
De Gaulle is not
seeking a formal mechanism. He indicated, however, that
should the plan not be accepted there was a "strong possibility"
that France would reduce its current role in NATO and develop
a more nationalistic policy.
De Gaulle, who has expressed considerable irritation
over some Anglo-American actions and attittides iS_
apparently trying to "sell" his proposal to West Germany
and Italy as a means of assuring-a continental voice in major
Western decisions. Both powers have urged full Western
consultation on all major world issues; they have objected to
France's efforts to make itself the spokesman for Western
Europe. Both West Germany and Italy have shown particu-
laf.concern that France will obtain a predominant political
position through the acquisition of a nuclear-weapons capa-
bility.
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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
Office of Defense and Civilian Mobilization
Special Assistant for Security Operations Coordination
Board of Consultants on Foreign Intelligence Activities
Special Assistant for Foreign Economic Policy
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
Chief of Staff, United States Air Force
Assistant to Secretary of Defense for Special Operations
Deputy Director for Intelligence, The Joint Staff
Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Department of the Army
Director of Naval Intelligence, Department of the Navy
Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence, Department of the Air Force
Supreme Allied Commander, Europe
Commander in Chief, Pacific
The Department of the Interior
The Secretary of the Interior
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Director
Atomic Energy Commission
The Chairman
National Security Agency
The Director
National Indications Center
The Director
United States Information Agency
The Director
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