CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1958/02/21

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• Publication Date: February 21, 1958

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21 FEBRUARY 1958
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
USSR - Indications suggest launching
attempt at Tyura Tam/Klyuchi missile
test range within 24 to 72 hours.
USSR supports Peiping's maneuvers
on Korean issue.
Mikhail Pervuldiin, former Soviet
economic administrator, appointed
ambassador to East Germany.
IL ASIA-AFRICA
Nasir threatens use of force to extend
21 February plebiscite to two Sudanese
areas claimed by Egypt. UN Security
Council to consider case today in
response to Sudan's request.
Tunisia - Anti-European disorders
possible.
Iraqi and Jordanian security author-
ities fear unrest following federation. 0
�South Korea - Demonstrations protest
North Korean hijacking of airliner.
�India will probably press for UN
troop withdrawals from Korea and
for admitting Communist China to
UN.
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I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
*Soviet missile activity: Continuing and broadening
activity associated�WM the Tyura Tam/Klyuchi ballistic
missile test range suggests the possibility of a Soviet
effort to conduct another launching event in the very near
future, possibly within the next 24 to 72 hours. Available
evidence,
indicates that this launching may in-
volve an earth satellite, and that an attempt to recover
the satellite may be made.
Pervukhin to East Germany: Mikhail Pervukhin, long-
time member of the Soviet party presidium, has been named
new Soviet ambassador to East Germany, a post vacant for
more than al month. Although Pervukhin has lost standing
in the Soviet hierarchy and will probably be excluded from
the party's top policy. making body, he is regarded as a top-
rank economic administrator. His appointment underscores
the USSR's concern over East German problems, particularly
in the economic sphere. (Page 1)
USSR supports Peiping on Korean issue: Peipingts evi-
dent interesf in developing the Korean issue as a justifica-
tion for Communist Chinese participation in international
talks is given explicit support by Moscow in a Foreign Min-
istry statement released on 20 February. Commenting on
Peiping's declaration of intention to withdraw its forces from
Korea, the Soviet statement calls for a "conference of inter-
ested states" to discuss the Korean problem. The Soviet
statement indicates that the USSR will press for the prohibi-
tion of nuclear and rocket weapons in Korean In this connec-
tion, the American Embassy in Seoul believes that the elimi-
nation of American nuclear capability in South Korea is a
primary Communist objective.
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II. ASIA-AFRICA
*Egyptian-Sudanese dispute: The breakdown in talks
between the Sudanese foreign minister and the Egyptian
authorities leaves the next move up to Cairo. Nasir is
reported to be threatening to use force to extend the
United Arab Republic plebiscite on 21 February into the
two Sudanese-held areas to which the Egyptians lay claim.
The Sudanese have refused to withdraw or compromise in
the face of Nasir's threats., The UN Security Council will meet
toolatrin response to a'Sudanese request
The Tunisian situation: President Bourguiba is being
widery criticized in Tunisia for having accepted Anglo-
American good offices, an act viewed locally as a victory
for the French. In addition, he is under attack for not
pressing the Algerian problem and Tunisian grievances be-
fore the UN Security Council. Fear is widespread that the
French are engaging in provocative actions, thus creating
an atmosphere in which anti-European disorders might
easily occur. (Page 3)
Iraq-Jordan: Security authorities in Iraq and Jordan
are concerned over possible unrest following the federation
of their two countries. (Page 4) (Map)
On the basis of findings by its Watch Committee as of
20 February 1958, the Intelligence Advisory Committee con-
cludes that a deliberate initiation of hostilities in the Middle
East is unlikely in the immediate future. Tensions in the
Middle East continue to create possibilities for serious in-
cidents.
South Korea: The government is organizing large-scale
demonstrations to protest the Communist hijacking of an air-
liner and its 34 passengers on 16 February. It has also
showed its defiance by scheduling maneuvers by 50,000 troops
near the 38th parallel, according to the press. The govern-
ment has reacted to Communist China's announcement of
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withdrawal of its troops from North Korea by demanding
disbandment of the North Korean Army and free elections
in the North as the conditions for Korean reunification.
On the basis of findings by its Watch Committee as
of 20 February 1958, the Intelligence Advisory Committee
concludes that there is no evidence of Sino-Soviet intention
to become militarily involved in the Indonesian situation.
Continued failure to resolve the basic differences between
the central government and the dissident leaders, who have
proclaimed a rival government on Sumatra, is creating a
situation progressively favorable for the Communists on
Java. The Djakarta government has plans to move against
the dissidents, but a decision for action or for a compro-
mise rests with Sukarno.
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Indian view of Korean issue: India, which apparently
had ad-v-anced notice of the Chinese Communist intention to
announce unilateral troop withdrawal from North Korea,
can be expected to use Peiping's announcement to press
for the withdrawal of UN forces and for the admission of
Communist China into the United Nations.
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Peruvkhin Named Soviet Envoy to East. Germany
Mikhail Pervukhin has been named Soviet ambassador
to East Germany. The post has been vacant since Am-
bassador Georgi Pushkin returned to the USSR on 9 Jan-
uary.
There has as yet been no announcement concerning
Pervukhin's positions of candidate member of the Soviet
party presidium and chairman of the State Committee on
Foreign Economic Relations. He has for years been one
of the USSR's top economic executives but was demoted
from full to candidate membership in the party presidium
last June. Recent signs have pointed to a further loss of
standing in the hierarchy, and the new appointment would
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probably signify that he will lose the presidium post. His
experience in the economic field would be helpful to East
Germany, where an extensive economic reorganization is
now under way.
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II. MIA-AFRICA
Nasir Threatens Force in Sudanese Border Dispute
President Nasir has threatened to use force to defend
Egypt's right to conduct the 21 February plebiscite on the
United Arab Republic in the disputed territory Egypt claims
on the Sudanese border,
Nasir is reported to have told the Sudanese for-
eign minister, following the breakdown of negotiations in
Cairo on 19 February, that Egypt would hold the plebiscites
and that the Sudan would have to choose between acquiescing
and trying to stop the proceedings.
Sudanese Prime Minister Khalil reportedly has indicated
that the Sudan will neither withdraw nor compromise on the
issue and has called for an urgent session of the UN Security
Council. The council will convene today.
Two national guard battalions previously destined
for Ghardaqah on the Red Sea coast have been alerted for inove-
ment, and the Eighth Cavalry Regiment, believed to be equipped
with light armor, apparently has been transferred from northern
Egypt to the southern area.
The Sudanese have moved three companies (about 500 men),
one toward Wadi Haifa and two toward the Red Sea sector. A
Sudanese approach to Ethiopia is reported to have received
the Emperor% promise to furnish a "brigade" if necessary.
Britain has offered to sell the Sudan military equipment the
Sudanese hapl requested earlier and is asking whether the
need is urgent in view of the present crisis.
An agreement of 1903 placed two areas inhabited by Suda-
nese tribes, north of the 22nd parallel which forms the politi-
cal boundary, under Sudanese administration, and gave Egypt
administrative control of a small area below the parallel.
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The Tunisian Situation
President Bourguiba is rapidly losing the support of
politically minded Tunisians who criticize him for not
pressing his case in the UN Security Council and for hav-
ing "conceded victory" to France in accepting Anglo-
American good offices. He retains, however, the un-
wavering support of the general public.
Widespread fear of possible French moves against
Tunisia is intensified by the French demand of 18 Febru-
ary that Tunis cancel without delay its order to close five
French consulates and expulsion measures taken against
several consuls and some 500 French nationals in the bor-
der area, If France has not closed the consulates by 21
February, Bourguiba is prepared to extend to all Tunisia
the "state of urgency" which now is in effect in the border
provinces.
Provocative activities on the part of some French
nationals and army units and failure to begin regrouping
isolated French military units have created an atmosphere
in which anti-European disorders might easily be incited.
Several French arms caches have been discovered, and two
settlers were arrested on 17 February for carrying auto-
matic arms and a hand grenade. Feelings were further
embittered on 19 February, when the local Tunisian ad-
ministrator and two national guardsmen were forcibly taken
to the French army post at Remada in remote southern
Tunisia for questioning.
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Iraq and Jordan Take Internal Security Precautions
The recent proclamation of:Iraqi-Jordanian federa-
tion has added to the concern of the internal security
authorities in the two countries. Iraqi security chiefs
have been apprehensive that pro-Nasir nationalists
might stage demonstrations against the two Kings'
federation, which seems to have little popular support.
Police and security forces are confident, however,
that they can cope with any trouble.
In Jordan, which has been under martial law for
some time, troops have been deployed in the field
near the Syrian border, and Iraqi troops presumably
could be requested in an emergency. In any event,
Iraq will probably eventually move troops into Jordan
under the federation agreement. Jordanian political
exiles in Syria are reported attempting to promote
demonstrations among Jordan's Palestinian ma'orit
against the Iraqi-Jordanian federation.
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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 Mobilization
Special Assistant for Security Operations Coordination
Operations Coordinating Board
Board of Consultants on Foreign Intelligence Activities
Special Assistant for Foreign Economic Policy
The Treasury Department
The Secretary of the Treasury
The Department of State
The Secretary of State
The Under Secretary of State
The Deputy Under Secretary for Political Affairs
The Deputy Under Secretary for Administration
The Deputy Under Secretary for Economic Affairs
The Counselor
Director, International Cooperation Administration
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, 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
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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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN
21 February 1958
DAILY BRIEF
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
*Soviet missile activity: Continuing and broadening
activity associatecTwith the Tyura Tam/Klyuchi ballistic
missile test range suggests the possibility of a Soviet
effort to conduct another launching event in the very near
future, possibly within the next 24 to 72 hours. Available
evidence,
indicates that this launching may in
and that an attempt to recover
s b_y_its Watch Committee as of
20 February 1 the Intelligence Advisory Committee con-
cludes that a deliberate initiation of hostilities in the Middle
East is unlikely in the immediate future. Tensions in the
Middle East continue to create possibilities for serious in-
cidents.
South Korea: The government is organizing large-scale
demonstrations to protest the Communist hijacking of an air-
liner and its 34 passengers on 16 February. It has also
showed its defiance by scheduling maneuvers by 50,000 troops
near the 38th_parallel, according to the press. The govern-
/Milt has reacted to Commuaiat China's announcement of
4.1Wths,troops from North Korea by demanding
tliin the North as the conditions for Korean reunification.
Wanclnient of the North Korean Army and free eilections
On the basis of findings by its Watch Committee as
of 20 February 1958, the Intelligence Advisory Committee
concludes that there is no evidence of Sino-Soviet intention
to become militarily involved in the Indonesian situation.
Continued failure to resolve the basic differences between
the central government and the dissident leaders, who have
proclaimed a rival government on Sumatra, is creating a
situation progressively favorable for the Communists on
Java. The Djakarta government has plans to move against
the dissidents, but a decision for action or for a compro-
mise rests with Sukarno
geptine elections:
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