CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1960/12/23

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• Publication Date: December 23, 1960

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23 DECEMBER 1960
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
USSR--Earth satellite launching attempt
fails.
If. ASIA-AFRICA
Laos--USSR considering calling for re-
sumption of ICC.
Morocco�Possible recognition of North
Vietnam and North Korea seen.
Ethiopia�Situation returning to normal. 0
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23 December 1960
DAILY BRIEF
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
sSSR: A probable earth satellite vehicle was launched
irom the Tyura Tam Missile Test Range at about 0245 EST
(0745 GMT) on 22 December 1960,
the vehicle did not go into orbit and
impacted in North Central Siberia.
This is the first launch from
Tyura Tam since that of Sputnik VI on 1 December, The ob-
jective of the 22 December launching cannot be determined at
this time, but it may have been similar to that of Sputnik VI,
which contained dogs and other material related to the inves-
tigation of systems for support of manned space flight.
IL ASIA-AFRICA
Laos:
the USSR was considering calling for a resumption of the IC
in Laos. It is considered likely that Moscow will cleeide to do
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Six
additional Soviet AN 12 heavy transports have been scheduled
to fly from Irkutsk to Peiping. These aircraft probably
continue on to Canton with supplies destined for Laos.
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� Morocco: a'he government of Morocco will soon recog-
nize both North Vietnam and North Korea as a further dem-
onstration of "positive neutrality," according to statements
made to the American charge by a Moroccan diplomat close
o palace circles. In view of Morocco's expanding ties with
he Sino-Soviet bloc, the government, and particularly the
impetuous crown prince, might see recognition as a counter-
balance to Morocco's receipt of US aid and the relatively close
relations which it has maintained wit the West.)
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Ethiopia: The military and political situation throughout
Ethiopia is rapidly returning to normal. The greatest impact -cLatt2)
of the abortive coup is likely to be felt by the small, educated
group which was sympathetic to or implicated in the coup and
which is now suspect in the Emperor's eyes. Unless changes
in Ethiopia's political and social system occur, the "intelli-
gentsia" will probably eventually make another effort, accord=
ing to the US military attache in Addis Ababa.
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The Situation in Laos
the USSR was considering
calling for the resumption of the ICC in Laos.
Soviet charges that responsibility for the civil war
rested in the United States for giving military aid to Phoumi's
forces and stated that Souvanna Phouma represented the only
legal government of Laos0 remarks, wnich in-
cluded a reminder that North Vietnam had called for a new
Geneva conference, are part of an initial bloc maneuver to
discredit US policy in Laos and to generate international ap-
prehensions over the situation which would lead to a political
settlement of the crisis favorable to the Communists.) A re-
cent Soviet propaganda commentary expressed fear -that Laos
may become a "second Korea" and that continued US assist-
ance to the Boun Oum party "may touch off a conflagration"
throughout the area. Tne article concluded by issuing an
"imperative call" for a new conference of the 1954 Geneva
participants.
Issuing his order of the day for the 16th anniversary of
the North Vietnamese Army, Hanoi's Minister of Defense
General Vo Nguyen Giap charged on 22 December that the
US is trying to convert both Laos and South Vietnam into
colonies. Echoing tones of the recent Communist confer-
ence in Moscow--"imperialism andcolo ialism are entering
the days of complete collapse"--Giap said "blatant US inter-
vention" in Laos threatened both China and North Vietnam.
Giap stated that North Vietnam, "as a signatory to the Geneva
Agreements," could not "remain indifferent to these brazen
acts." He ordered North Vietnamese army men to "defend
our frontiers and be ready to shatter all dark designs of the
enemy." Communist China's minister of defense had issued
a similarly unsbecific warning on the brevious day.
The USSR apparently is substantially increasing the capa-
bility of the bloc airlift in support of Laos. As many as nine
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Soviet AN 12 military transports have been scheduled to
fly to the Soviet Far East from the European USSR. At
least six of these aircraft had been scheduled to fly
from Irkutsk to Peiping on 22 December. Two of the three
AN-12s which flew to Communist China from the USSR on
17 and 18 December now are operating in the Soviet Far East
also. All eleven AN 12s may be engaged in ferrying supplies
to Communist China for shipment to Laos. Collectively they
are capable of carrying a minimum of 165 tons of cargo--a
major addition to the current capability of the Soviet and Chi-
nese aircraft now engaged in the operation.
Through 22 December, Soviet and North Vietnamese
transports continue to be scheduled for flights to the Vien-
tiane area and Sam Neua. There are indications that some
supplies are being ferried to southern Laos. One Soviet IL-
14 which flew to Vinh, North Vietnam, on 21 December is
the first nown to have flown into this area.
Cl'he planned attack by Phoumi's forces on those of Cap-
tain Kong Le appears to nave been delayed, although lead ele-
ments under Major Siho are believed to be continuing to move
forward. The delay may have been occasioned by difficulties
of coordination at the staff le e
Laotian Army.7
Kong Le may retreat farther
up tn.e road to Luang Prabang before attempting to reorganize
his forces0
the drop zone for that day would be Van Vieng,
Van Vieng is about 80 miles north of Vientiane, in an area
reputed to be a Pathet Lao center of strength.
[In Vientiane, General Phoumi has indicated that he may
be more favorably disposed to suggestions that the National
Assembly formally invest the Boun Oum government so as to
make it unmistakably constitutional.
Phoumi appeared to
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recognize that the new government would fare much better
internationally if there were no question as to its legality.
Phoumi had previously insisted that the assembly no longer
existed because his Revolutionary Committee had dissolved
it, and that he planned to revise the constitution and hold new
elections,
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Morocco May Recognize North Vietnam and,North Korea
[The govern ent of Morocco will soon recognize both
North Vietnam d North Korea as a further demonstration
of "positive neutrality," according to statements made to the
American charge in Rabat. The source, a former minister
to Washington and now Moroccan ambassador to New Delhi,
is close to palace circ1es3
alorocco's continued need for US aid and the desire for
good relations with the West frequently professed by both
King Mohamed V and the crown prince would seem to militate
against such a step. Moreover, Morocco would be unlikely
to offend South Vietnam, whose first ambassador to Morocco
presented his credentials less than six weeks ago, or to align
itself with Cuba as the second free world country to recognize
North Korea)
ajowever, Morocco's ties with the Sino-Soviet bloc have
been expanding and its relations with the West, especially
France, deteriorating. Shipments of cobalt have been made
to Communist China, and Rabat announced on 15 November
that the USSR would furnish jet aircraft. These planes are
expected to arrive in the near future...2
Consequently, the Moroccan Government, and especially
the impetuous crown prince, who apparently asked the Soviet
ambassador for the jet aircraft without consulting the cabinet
and only vaguely informing the King, might see this recognition
as a means of increasing bloc ties or as an appropriate response
to the Soviet veto of Mauritania's UN admission. Any unfriendly
Western act, such as countermeasures reportedly planned by
the French against Moroccan threats to their base rights, could
reci itate such recognitionj
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Ethiopian Progressives to Suffer From Coup
The progressive younger elements in Ethiopia may lose
considerable influence because many of the more enlightened
ministers and intellectuals were involved in the abortive coup
against the Emperor,according to an Ethiopian member of
the UN staf13 In his event, efforts to increase personal free-
dom, improve living standards, and accelerate economic de-
velopment would be set back several years. The Emperor's
public remarks suggest a lenient attitude toward rebel sym-
pathizers, but in view of his suspicion of the progressives,
he is expected to rely for advice increasingly on represent-
atives of traditional Ethiopian society.
Notices posted at the University College in Addis Ababa
state that any student signing a letter of apology to the Em-
peror will be allowed to continue his studies, although he may
be subject to later punishment. The students were strongly in
favor of the coup and demonstrated in its behalf on 15 Decem-
ber.
The American military attache in Addis Ababa reports
that the situation is rapidly returning to normal, although
troops are still hunting down two coup leaders and some 325
missing Bodyguard personnel. Of the 5,000 men in the Body-
guard, about 475 were reported killed or wounded in the fight-
ing in Addis Ababa and 1,800 are held by the army or police.
The remainder have been released. The attache believes that
the Bodyguard will be broken up, but that the Emperor will
probably have to re-create a household guard--perhaps by
using the two battalions of Bodyguard troops in the Congo as
a nucleus--to act as a counterpoise to the army.
He adds that unless reforms are carried out by the govern-
ment, the "intelligentsia" will organize another revolt within
the next year or two in an attempt to overthrow Ethiopia's feu-
dalistic government.
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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 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 Treasury Department
The Secretary of the Treasury
The Department of Defense
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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
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Atomic Energy Commission
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