CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1960/04/25

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25 APRIL 1960
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
I I. ASIA-AFRICA
Arab labor federation plans boycott of
American shipping in all Arab states
over Cleopatra case.
Turkish Government's harassment of po-
litical opposition may lead to protest
demonstrations during NATO meeting in
Istanbul early next month.
Closer Cambodian ties with Peiping may
result from Chou En-lai's visit scheduled
for 5 to 9 May.
Chinese Nationalist High Command shows
concern over recent movement of Commu-
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Rhee plan given cool reception in South
Korea; new disturbances predicted unless
further concessions are made. 0
III. THE WEST
� Unity of Italian Christian Democratic
party threatened in continuing political
crisis.
()Pressure on Venezuelan President from
labor confederation, which allegedly is
demanding the admission of Communists
into the government, may set off new
power struggle.
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25 April 1960
DAILY BRIEF
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
II. ASIA-AFRICA
Middle East: The refusal of a US federal court to issue
a restraining order against two unions picketing the Egyptian
ship Cleopatra in New York appears to make a boycott of
American shipping and airlines in the Middle East almost in-
evitable. The federation of Arab unions has announced that a
full boycott of American ships will go into effect on 29 April
from Morocco to Aden ilrapss picketing of the UAR ship is
stopped. (Page 1)
Turkey: The Turkish Government's harassment of its
political opposition may lead to larotest demonstrations dur-
ing the meeting in Istanbul of the NATO Ministerial Council
in early May. The opposition Republican People's party may
sponsor such demonstrations to dramatize its plight and to
emphasize its charge that the Menderes regime has "sold out"
to the United States and is incapable of protecting Turkish in-
terests. (Page 3)
Cambodia: l'rince Sihanouk's anger over South Vietnam's
recently renewed claims to Cambodian= administered offshore
Islands may serve as the catalyst for the development of closer
Cambodian ties with Peiping when Chou En-lai visits Cambodia
from 5 to 9 May. The American ambassador in Phnom Penh
believes that Sihanouk, who is a great admirer of Chou, may
be amenable to a treaty of friendship and nonaggression with
Communist China and may skChouThrthrced economic
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*Taiwan Strait: LIome 50 Chinese Communist jet fighters were
moved from other areas into bases opposite the Taiwan Strait last
week. The Chinese Nationalist High Command, which believes that
the Chinese Communists will start some sort of hostile action prior
to the summit conference, has shown its concern by placing the off-
shore island garrisons on an alert status. While it is possible that
the aircraft movements on the mainland presage stepped-up Com-
munist efforts to interfere with Nationalist patrols
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believe it more likely that the moves
South Korea: The cool reception given President Rhee's an-
nouncement on 24 April that he will withdraw, from partisan politics
and turn the reins of government over to a coalition cabinet suggests
that this alone is not enough to rally popular support for the govern-
ment. There is considerable evidence that the constitutional amend-
ment planned by Rhee would allow him to retain control by leaving
,( him the power to appoint and dismiss cabinet members. An uneasy
calm prevails over most of the country, with demonstrations con-
tinuing in some localities. Students and professors of universities
in Seoul predict that unless the government meets basic student de-
mands for new national elections and punishment of police responsi-
ble for repressive acts, new disturbances are inevitable when the
army leaves the cities. (Page 7)
III. THE WEST
3 'i-Pr Italy: The failure of Fanfani's effort to form a center-left goy-
/ ernment has aggravated the strains within the Christian Democratic
arty, threatening party unity. Despite the strong opposition within
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- the party's left wing to Tambroni's dependence on neo-Fascist sup-
port in winning lower-house approval for his all- Christian Demo-
cratic cabinet two weeks ago, President Gronchi has now called on
f Tambroni to proceed with seeking Senate approval. Christian Dem-
ocratic party leaders, who fear losses if new elections are held now,
A, may try for a strictly, caretaker government pending a party con-
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or the left.
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� Venezuela: ahe Communist-influenced Venezuelan Workers'
Confederation (CTV), which supported the government during the
abortive 20-21 April military uprising, has since presented a set
of recommendations to President Betancourt, allegedly including
a demand that Communists be included in the present three-party
government coalition. The admission of Communists into the gov-
ernment is adamantly opposed by the majority of the officer corps.
The combination of CTV pressure on the regime and leftist attacks
on the military could lead to a break between the armed forces and
the left-wing elements in the government, thereby forcing Betan-
court to side with or oppose the military�in either case precipitat-
ing a new power struggle. (Page 10)
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I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
II. ASIA-AFRICA
Boycott of American Transportation in Middle East Imminent
The 23 April refusal of a US federal court to restrain two
unions--the Seafarers International and the International Long-
shoremen's Association--from picketing the Egyptian ship Cleo-
patra in New York appears to make a boycott of American ship-
ping and airlines in the Middle East almost inevitable. In deny-
ing the petition for an injunction against the unions, the federal
judge referred to the Arab boycott of Israel and stated that it
causes a "loss of jobs to US seamen" and that "Congress has
prohibited federal courts from issuing injunctions in labor dis-
putes."
The powerful executive committee of the International Fed-
eration of Arab Workers, meeting in Cairo on 23 April prior to
the court decision, announced that a full boycott�refusal to load,
unload, supply, or repair any American ship--will go into effect
"from Agadir to Aden" on 29 April unless the picketing against
the Cleopatra is lifted. Ships of other countries following the ex-
ample of the American unions also will be boycotted. Such a boy-
cott would impede but not officially bar American ships from trans-
iting the Suez Canal.
The Arab Air Transport Unions have decided to boycott all
American aircraft in Arab airports, presumably also on 29 April.
The American air attache in Cairo says such a move would put
the US Military Air Transport Service, as well as commercial
lines, "out of business" in the area.
The injection of the Arab-Israeli conflict into the situation is
likely to make it very difficult to keep the boycott from spreading
throughout the Arabic-speaking countries. The Moroccan Govern-
ment has declared its "complete support of the UAR position," and
stevedores in Libya and Jordan are said to be readying themselves
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to comply with the federation's stand. The oil-producing states
of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia may find it difficult to resist pres-
sures from Cairo for at least token participation in the boycott,
and there may be "spontaneous" work stoppages by port workers.
UAR-influenced workers in the important bunkering port of Aden
are preparing to follow the UAR lead. The boycott may be ex-
tended to cover American goods. The assault in New York on a
sailor from the Cleopatra and the renorted losR o his eye will
further inflame Arab opinion,
ffJAR officials have told the American Embassy in Cairo that
they could not "restrain Arab workers indefinitely," and reports
from Alexandria and Latakia state that workers have refused to
unload several American vessels. armarentiv with official bless-
ing_rj Meanwhile, the
UAR Foreign Ministry has instructed its missions in Denmark,
Norway, Finland, and Sweden to warn these governments of the
adverse effect on their "commercial interests," should a sympa-
thetic boycott of UAR ships be carried out.
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Turkish Opposition Party May Sponsor Disturbances During
NATO Meeting in Istanbul
The Turkish Government's three-month ban on all political
activity--a ban which began on 18 April and is aimed at restrict-
ing the opposition Republican People's party (RPP)--has height-
ened political tension in the country and may lead to demonstra-
tions during the meeting of the NATO Ministerial Council in
Istanbul from 2 to 4 May. The RPP may sponsor demonstra-
tions to dramatize its plight to the large number of foreign jour -
nalists and delegation members who will be present.
The RPP, which resents the government's tendency to picture
the United States as the protector of the Menderes regime, may
use the occasion to emphasize its charge that the government has
"sold out" to the US and is not capable of protecting Turkish inter=
ests. The Turkish press has already given extensive coverage to
unrest in South Korea. Opposition papers will probably seek to com-
pare the situation in Turkey with that in South Korea.
The RPP considers unconstitutional the 15-man committee set
up on 18 April by the Democratic party dominated Grand National
Assembly with powers to investigate "illegal" activities of the RPP.
It was this committee which invoked the suspension of political ac-
tivity. The RPP has declared that it will not be bound by any of the
committee's decisions, and influential RPP spokesmen have pri-
vately suggested to the committee that creation of a "new govern-
ment" is a "revolutionary action" which may have to be dealt with
"by revolutionary means."
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South Vietnamese' Territorial Clams May Lead to Closer
Cambodian Ties With Communist China
ETensions between Phnom Penh and Saigon, resulting from
South Vietnam's note of 9 March requesting that Cambodia renounce
claims to a series of small offshore islands, continue unabated, and
Prince Siha.nouk's anger over the issue could provide a basis for in-
creased Chinese Communist influence in his country. The Cambodian
press, laying the groundwork for Premier. Chou En-lai's visit from
5 to 9 May, is already billing it as a reminder "that Cambodia is not
alone." In a public speech on 22 April, Sihanouk asserted that "Cam-
bodia will fight to the death" if attacked and, if necessary, will call
on Communist countries for hel0
South Vietnam's ill-timed diplomatic offensive appears to
have halted Cambodia's recent trend toward closer association with
neutrals instead of the bloc and has left Sihanouk anxious to gain
revenge:3
fn .the presence of foreigners Prince Sihanouk is attempting
to treat South Vietnam's claims as a joke but, according to US Am-
bassador Trimble, he actually views them as a serious threat. They
have put him in a highly emotional state, vulnerable to the "suave
blandishments" of Chou, for whom he has an exaggerated personal
regard. Ambassador Trimble believes that under current circum-
stances Sihanouk might respond favorably, to possible Chinese pro-
posals for a treaty of friendship and nonaggression similar to those
entered into by Burma and Nepal.j
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