CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1960/02/13

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• Publication Date: February 13, 1960

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I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
II. ASIA-AFRICA
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New Indian note to Peiping does not ad-
vance prospect of negotiations on border
dispute.
Israel asks US for military aid.
Iranian foreign minister dissatisfied with
lack of progress in improving Iranian-
Soviet relations and concerned over con-
tinuing Soviet radio att7ks on Snah.
Tunisia recalling its ambassadors to
NATO countries, presumably for discus-
sion of Bizerte issue.
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French forces in Cameroun, in response
to prime minister's request for aid, plan-
ning military action against dissidents in
southwest on 15 February. 0
Ill THE WEST
0 Panama--New demonstrations against
US Canal Zone policies planned,
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13 February 1960
DAILY BRIEF
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
II.� ASIA-AFRICA
Sino-Indian Border Dispute: 5`trong conservative pressure
and fear of probable adverse public reaction apparently have
caused Nehru to modify his previously reported intention to in-
vite Chou En-lai to New Delhi for talks on the Sino-Indian border
dispute. \
rvenru aiso told Parliament on iz Yebruary�the clay after Khru-
shchev addressed that body--that there is no bridge between the
Chinese and Indian positions and therefore no room for negotia-
tions on the basis of present positions
Israel: The Unite'd States has been asked by Israel for mil-
itary aid, including jet fighters, tanks, artillery, and missiles,
in order to "restore" the balance of power in the Middle East
which it says has been upset by Soviet arms deliveries to the
UAR. The Israeli note suggested increased US economic assist-
ance, which would enable Israel to obtain weapons elsewhere, as
a possible alternative to direct military support. Israeli armed
forces at present are regarded as superior to those of the Arab
states, but the Israelis claim their "deterrent capability" could
disappear within three yearll
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Iranian-Soviet relations so thatl rt "confer with the
influential Soviet authorities." pressed concern over
the continuing sharp personal attacks against the Shah in Soviet
radiobroadcasts and over the absence of Am
fromJs Tehran post.
ad seen Khrushchev twice and that the Soviet premier
complained that Iran's foreign policies do not "make it possible
to stop the broadcasts," but repeated previous assurances that
he is "opposed to offensive statements."
a subsequent interview with A. P. Pavlov, head of the Soviet
Foreign Ministry's Middle East section, who reportedly stated
that Khrushchev had given orders "to stop the offensive broad-
casts." Pavlov charged Iran's bilateral defense pact with the
United States violates Tehran's treaty obligations with the USSR
and that Pegov had been "ignored" by Iranian authorities. Pavlov
also reiterated Moscow's demand,which had led to an impasse
last December, that Iran agree to ban foreign bases of all types.
The Shah, in a recent talk with Ambassador Wallies, indicated
that Iran would not go beyond its offer to give the USSR a writ-
ten guarantee not to allow foreign long- and intermediate-range
missile bases in Iran.
Tunisia: (r.,he government is recalling its ambassador to all
NATO countries, presumably for consultation on the issue of the
French base at Bizerte. Even though President Bourguiba, in
deference to President de Gaulle's preoccupation with Algeria,
postponed his popular "battle for Bizerte" which was to have com-
menced on 8 February, Tunisia remains determined that French
troops shall be withdrawn. The Tunisian ambassador to Washing-
ton anticipates that the Bizerte question will be submitted to the
UN Security Council. Bourguiba's consultations with these ambas-
sadors may indicate that he hopes to enlist NATO assistance in
persuading France to meet Tunisia's demands-7
Cameroun: French forces in Cameroun, in response to
Prime Minister Ahidjo's recent request for assistance, are re-
ported planning to begin concerted military action on 15 February
against terrorists and rebellious tribesmen who control areas of
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�southwestern Cameroun. CBritish security forces based in neigh-
boring British Cameroons are to support the new offensive by tight
ening border controlO This resort to overt French military sup-
port is likely to set back Ahidjo's campaign to gain acceptance with-
in the growing bloc of independent African states and will prob-
ably inspire new denunciations by the USSR, which has already
publicly condemned Ahidjo's decision to request French military
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III. THE WEST
Panama: New demonstrations against US Canal Zone pol-
icies are being planned and could take place as early as 15 Feb-
ruary by the instigators of the anti-American disturbances in
November 1959, Some American
officials in Panama believe that recent US Congressional crit-
)1P, V-1�icism of Panama's desire to fly its flag in the Canal Zone have
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, induced a "state of widespread ferment" exceeding that which
preceded the November demonstrations. Panamanian Govern-
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FY ment spokesmen have commented that National Guard forces
would not intervene in any anti-US outburst unless Panamanian
property were damaged. The US ambassador feels that a new
demonstration at this time would be "on a vaster scale and more
violent than the November incidents, probably involving blood-
shed." (Page 4)
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I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
II. AMA-AFRICA
Israel Requests US Military Aid
[Israel has asked the United States Government for mil-
itary aid to "restore" the balance of power in the Middle East
which it says has been upset by Soviet arms deliveries to the
UARi) if the equipment sought is
not o tamea, israers "aeterrent capability" will be completely
annulled within two or three years. At present Israel's armed
forces are regarded as superior to those of the Arab state
requested the US either to supply Israel with
listed items of military equipment without requiring payment
or, as an alternative, to extend Israel enough additional eco-
nomic assistance to enable it to acquire the desired materiel
elsewhere. The Israelis want jet fighters and fighter bombers,
transport aircraft, tanks, artillery, missiles, and a large quan-
tity of electronic equipmen_g
he Israeli request may have been hastened by recent UAR
negotiations
the Soviet Union now is willing to provide the UAR an addi-
tional 15 aircraft by the end of September 1960. The aircraft
involved apparently are more advanced models than either the
MIG-17 jet fighters or IL-28 jet bombers the UAR already hasloi
LIsraeli arms procurement problems may now be more dif-
ficult in view of the reluctance of France, long Israel's chief
source of weapons, to make new military aid commitments t23
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Tel Aviv. De Gaulle's regime has been less responsive to
Israeli arms requests than were previous French govern-
ments because De Gaulle hopes to improve French relations
with the UAlt
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French Offensive Against Terrorists in Cameroun Reported Near
Direct and concerted military action by French forces
against rebellious tribesmen and politically motivated ter-
rorists in southwestern Cameroun will begin on 15 February,
according to the British charge in Yaounde. Heretofore French
Army units based in Cameroun were officially confined to bor-
der control activities. Last month, however, Prime Minister
Ahidjo formally requested their tactical deployment in direct
support of operations against the dissident elements, which
include followers of the exiled extremist leader Felix Moumie.
French forces remain in Cameroun, the former French-ad-
ministered UN trust territory which became independent on
1 January, under a military accord signed with the Ahidjo gov-
ernment last December. They were recently reinforcedljo an
estimated strength of 2,200 me1.9
The main thrust of the projected offensive, /Which British
officials in the area have agreed to support by tiihtening con-
trols on their side of Cameroun's frontier with British Camer-
oonq will be aimed at Bamileke Department, most of which now
is apparently controlled by the dissidents. French General
Briand, who is in effective control of the entire operation, has
stated his forces would act as "gently" as possible in the hope
of rallying the people�many of whom are reported aiding the
dissidents either voluntarily or as a result of pressure tactics
by terrorists.
This resort to overt French military support seems likely
to set back Ahidjo's campaign to gain acceptance within the
bloc of independent African states. The militant leaders of
Ghana and Guinea, in particular, will claim it proves their con-
tention that Ahidjo is a French puppet maintained in office sole-
ly by the French Army,
An Izvestia article in late January sharply criticizing Ahidjo's
decision to request French assistance probably foreshadows in-
tensified bloc attacks on Ahidjo's regime once the planned offen-
sive gets under way. Despite its past support of Moumie, Mos-
cow sent a delegation to Cameroun's independence celebrations
and has offered both diplomatic relations and economic aid.
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Panamanians Plan New March on Canal Zone
Nationalistic student groups, civic organizations, and
political extremists in Panama are reliably reported to be
planning new marches against the Canal Zone on 15 February
or 1 March, or possibly on both dates. Students at the Uni-
versity of Panama finished their final examinations on 12 Feb-
ruary; 1 March is National Constitution Day and also the peak
day of the annual pre-Lenten carnival.
The demonstrators would try to plant Panamanian flags
in the zone to protest US failure to acknowledge Panamanian
titular sovereignty over the zone. American officials in Pana-
ma believe that Congress' recent refusal to allow Panama to
fly its flag in the zone has induced a "state of widespread fer-
ment" far surpassing that which preceded the anti-US outbursts
in November 1959.
While Panamanian Government spokesmen have indicated
concern and have promised to do everything possible to dis-
courage the demonstrations, they also warned that the Nation-
al Guard would intervene only if Panamanian property were
damaged by mobs. Firm government action against anti-US
mobs, however, could easily precipitate a popular uprising.
Any anti-US violence would be inspired by an extremist
minority, but there is considerable evidence to indicate that
such a course would receive much broader public support than
last November's outbursts. The US ambassador believes any
new demonstration would assume greater proportions than
earlier incidents and probably involve bloodshed.
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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
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 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 Aaministration
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
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
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
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
The Secretary of Commerce
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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