CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1960/05/20

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I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
USSR may have attempted and failed
recovery of Sputnik IV cabin on 18 May.
Soviet bloc military activity conveys no
' implications.
USSR, Japan sign 1960 fishing agreement
providing further reduction of Japanese
salmon quota.
II. ASIA-AFRICA
Indian envoy in Moscow feels U-2 forced
Khrtishchey to show himself 'tougher'
than colleagues but won't reverse basic
detente policy.
Indonesia ousts two Chinese Communist
consuls in repatriation dispute.
Cambodia--Sihanouk calls for June plebi�
scite to show his domestic support in dis-
pute with Bangkok, Saigon. 0
South Korea studies possible reorganiza-
tion of armed forces to preclude involve-
ment in politics.
0Congo--Nationalist leader threatens
forceful reaction to planned reinforce-
ment of Belgian security units.
�Iran withdraws support from Iraqi ex-
iles in Jordan plotting against Cias][m
regime.
OGuinea--Tour e seeks foreign aid for
early start on Konkoure hydroelectric
project.
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Soviet-Japanese Fishing Agreement: The Soviet Union and
0 le, Japan on 17 May concluded their 1960 fishing agreement, which
reduces Japan's salmon catch quota by 30 percent and estab-
lishes new zones where fishing operations will be banned al-
ks together. Japanese fisheries interests have announced their
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I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
*USSR: Preliminary evidence indicates that the USSR
may have attempted on 18 May to recover, the space cabin
from Sputnik IV, and failed because of faulty orientation
of the spaceship at the time of firing of the retrorocket.
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*USSR: There continue to be no significant changes in
the over-all pattern of Soviet and European satellite military
activity. Soviet ground forces activity appears to be normal
and, while there are some indications of unusual Soviet air
and naval activity, these are not evaluated as significant in-
creases in the readiness of Soviet forces for hostilities. Flight
activity levels of the Long Range Air Force and of tactical and
air defense units have been generally normal during the past
week. Flight schedules calling for redeployment of most of the
jet heavy bombers based at Ukraina in the Far East to European
bases are believed to represent exercise activity.
these may be used in a fly-by on Khrushchev
return to Ivloscow_j Twelve or more submarines may be leaving
Northern Fleet waters, possibly as a precautionary deployment
similar to those noted during the Middle Eastern and Berlin (
crises of 1.58. and 1959. EThe heavy bomber and possible sub-
marine activity did not change the 18 May conclusion of the USI
Watch Committee that no Soviet bloc military activity has been
detected which conveys threatening implications.)
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extreme dissatisfaction with the agreement and called for gov-
ernment compensation of fishermen who thus will lose their
traditional fishing grounds. On the same day that agreement
was reached, Moscow accused the Japanese of violating the
1959 fishing convention, suggesting that the USSR intends to
increase pressure on the Kishi government.
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ii. ASIA-AFRICA
India-USSR: Nehru's public comments in Cairo suggest he
will urge moderation on both bloc and Western statesmen
despite Khrushchev's recent outoursts
he believes the Soviet premier "does not like walking on the ra-
zor's edge of war andpeace" and will not reverse his policy of de-
tente as long as there is the "slightest hope" of accommodation
with the West. the firm American stand on
the U-2 incident has placed Khrushchev in a difficult position,
and that he now has to appear "tougher than his colleagues" in
order to show himself to be "a more fervent Russian patriot than
an one else!'
Indonesia - Communist ma: n onesia a sked Commu-
nist Wiina to withdraw its consuls from the cities of Medan in
Sumatra and Bandjermasin in Borneo as the result of renewed
tension over the repatriation of Overseas Chinese. D'akarta's
action brings Sino-Indonesian relations to a new low.
) (Page 3)
Cambodia: Prince Sihanouk, increasingly angry over South
Vietnamese and Thai hostility toward his neutralist regime, has
called for a referendum on 5 June to prove to the "world in gen-
eral and our imperialist neighbors in particular" that he has
solid popular support. Sihanouk's announcement that foreign
observers and "particularly journalists" will be invited as wit-
nesses indicates he is planning a full-blown propaganda show.
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Sihanouk recently charged that US military aid makes possible
the "aggressive designs" of South Vietnam and Thailand, and
hinted that Cambodia could get additional arms from the Sino-
Soviet bloc. (Page 4)
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South Korea: [Minister of Defense Lt. Gen, Yi Chong- chan
says a study of the South Korean military structure is under
way. The probability that any reorganization would be designed
to preclude military involvement in politics is indicated by Yi's
hints that any particular organizations involved in political activ-
ities would be abolished or revamped. Yi's refusal to indicate
any plans to punish commanders involved in the rigging of the 15
March election suggests he wishes to avoid widespread resigna-
tions that would weaken the Korean defense posturej
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Belgian Congo: Patrice Lumumba, leader of the influential
National Congo Movement, is threatening a forceful reaction to
Belgium's plans to add 1,000 regulars to the 2,000 army troops
and some 24,000 men of the paramilitary Force Publique in the
Belgian Congo. In Stanleyville, where recent anti-European
demonstrations are believed to have been instigated� by his followers
Lumumba warned on 18 May that "we will take to the streets to
demand the withdrawal of Belgian troops. . . and the immediate
transfer of power" to an African provisional government.
Iran-Iraq-Jordan:
withdrawal of support, because of "the lack of security and im-
potence of the committee," from Iraqi exiles led by former Pre-
mier All. Jawdat Ayyubi who have been preparing for possible
action against Iraq. Iran apparently sees no "necessity" for ac-
tion against Iraq at this time because of recent shifts in Qasim
policy. The Joruanian Government,
which was cooperating with Iran in backing the Iraqi exiles, re-
portedly is also discouraged about the Ayyubi group but remains
interested in exploiting the Iraqi situation.]
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Guinea: Sekou Tours apparently has assigned a high priority
to early implementation of the large-scale Konkoure" hydroelec-
tric dam project, which France had agreed to underwrite before
Guinea opted for independence in 1958. Toure has followed up a
recent public appeal for foreign aid with private approaches to
US officials in Conakry and Washington. He told the American
ambassador in Conakry last week that the USSR, Czechoslovakia,
East Germany, and three Western companies already had ex-
pressed an interest in the project, but that Guinea had not yet
entered any "engagements." (Page 7)
III. SIGNIFICANT INTELLIGENCE
REPORTS AND ESTIMATES
(Available during the preceding week)
Sino-Indian Relations. NIE 100-2-60. 17 May 60.
Soviet Capabilities and Intentions re Introduction of Weapons
of Mass Destruction intoUS. NIE11-7--60. 17 May 60.
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I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
Possible Attempt at Recovery of Sputnik IV
Preliminary evidence indicates that the USSR possibly at-
tempted recovery of the space cabin from Sputnik IV on 18 May
and failed because of faulty orientation of the spaceship at the
time of firing of the retrorocket.
As Sputnik IV was approaching the Tyura Tam rangehead on
its 63rd orbit, the rangehead was preparing for some undeter-
mined operation, with timing signals to begin at about 1949 EDT
when Sputnik IV was nearby.
Subsequent to this time
:he orbital
period of Sputnik IV has increased by three to four minutes.
multiple objects aloft which
could indicate that separation of the space cabin has taken place.
At present the evidence is not conclusive, but it is possible
that the retrorocket intended to return the space cabin to earth
was oriented improperly at the time of firing and instead sent the
cabin into a higher orbit with an attendant lengthening of the orbit-
al period.
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Soviet-Japanese Fishery Agreement
After three months of negotiations, the Soviet Union and
Japan on 17 May concluded their 1960 fishing agreement. The
accord limits the Japanese to a total salmon catch of 67,500
tons--a 30-percent reduction compared with 1959--and enlarges
the prohibited zone in an area considered by them vitally impor-
tant to the success of smaller fishing operations. Since 1957,
When the quota was set at 120,000 tons, the figure has been stead-
ily reduced. Japanese fisheries interests have announced their
extreme dissatisfaction with the agreement and called for govern-
ment compensation for fishermen who will thus lose their tradi-
tional fishing grounds.
CAlthough the Japanese ambassador to Moscow had earlier re-
ported that the fisheries negotiations were more difficult than ever
before, the Japanese were struck by Khrushchev's obvious attempt
to avoid provocative statements in a talk they had with him on 10
May. Khrushchev, according to Vice Foreign Minister Yamada,
did bring up the subject of US bases in Japan. The Soviet leader
also said that it would be impossible to conclude a civil aviation
pact with the Japanese allowing them to fly into Moscow, as "he
knew the Japanese had four or five U-2 planes and might want to
take photographs..J
These and similar pressures were brought on the Japanese
delegation in order to obtain maximum concessions. The necessity
of reaching an agreement in time for the start of the fishing season,
however, normally about 15 May, was probably the decisive factor
in the Japanese decision to conclude the agreement.
On the same day the agreement was reached, Moscow accused
the Japanese Government of violating the fishing convention of 1959.
The commentary claimed that this action shows the failure of Jap-
anese Government agencies to honor its international commitments.
The timing of this propaganda attack suggests that the USSR, in the
wake of the collapse of the summit talks, intends to increase pres-
sure on the Kishi government.
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ASIA-AFRICA
Indonesia Requests Withdrawal of Two Chinese Consuls
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Indonesia has asked Communist China to withdraw its
consuls from the cities of Medan in Sumatra and Bandjer-
masin in Borneo, It is not clear, however, whether all
other members of the two consulates will be withdrawn.
Djakarta's action is the most drastic yet taken in the pro-
longed Sino-Indonesian friction over the Overseas Chinese
problem.
At the same time, Indonesia also rejected a Chinese
protest over the recent house arrest of the consul in Bandjer-
masin and filed a counterprotest against the activities of ,
Chinese officials in Indonesia. Djakarta complained that
Chinese officials have behaved in "an improper and unfriend-
ly manner" toward Indonesian functionaries and that the Chi-
nese Embassy in Djakarta has issued anti-Indonesian state-
ments to both the foreign and domestic press.
Incidents in Sumatra and Borneo, which led to Indonesia's
action, developed when the local Chinese consuls apparently
Influenced repatriating Chinese to resist Indonesia's involved
emigration procedures. Approximately 14,000 Chinese have
left Indonesia as the result of Djakarta's ban on alien retail
trade in rural areas.
This reactivation of a major foreign policy dispute may
to some extent divert official and public attention.in Indonesia
from recently revived anti-Dutch issues which the Indonesian
Communist party is exploiting. The Indonesian Communists
have attempted to avoid involvement in the Chinese problem.
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Sihanouk Calls for Referendum to Clarify Cambodian Situation
Cambodian leader Sihanouk has called for a referendum on
5 June to disprove to the world the propaganda charges by "trai -
tors and their imperialist masters" that his neutralist policy is
opposed by the masses. Prince Sihanouk charges that this prop-
aganda provides a pretext for interference or intervention in
Cambodian affairs and poses a grave danger to the nation.
Sihanouk--who resigned from the premiership last month but
still runs the country with solid popular backing�recently has be-
come increasingly agitated over South Vietnamese and Thai hos-
tility toward his regime. South Vietnam's recent claim to several
islands in the Gulf of Siam considered Cambodian territory by
Phnom Penh apparently� forms the basis of Sihanouk's accusations,
but there are other factors. These include persistent reports of
South Vietnamese and Thai support of dissident Cambodian bands,
the recent reactivation of a clandestine anti-Sihanouk radio, and�
large-scale incidents along the Cambodian - South Vietnamese bor-
der in recent months.
Sihanouk last October proposed a referendum to choose between
his leadership and that of dissident leaders Sam Sary and Son Ngoc
Thanh, but no date was ever set and the project was quietly shelved.
His intention this time seems firmer, and the announcement that
foreign observers and "particularly journalists" are to be invited
suggests a full-scale propaganda effort.
In a recent editorial, Sihanouk pointed a finger at "increased"
American military aid to South Vietnam and Thailand as making
possible their "aggressive designs." Asserting that Cambodia
must act quickly to defend itself against an "imperialist encircle-
ment," he stated that Cambodia has some "big friends" who will
supply arms--now provided solely by the United States. Sihanouk
previously has hinted that he could get military, aid for the asking
from Communist China, and he apparently looks on Chou En-lai's
statements of support for Cambodia, made during Chou's visit
earlier this month, as a guarantee of Cambodian national integrity.
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South Korean Armed Forces May/Ele Reorganized
CNew South Korean Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Yi Chong-
chan appears to be moving to preclude the involvement of the
military in domestic political affairs. Unit commanders, un-
der instruction from the Rhee administration, had delivered
the military vote to Rhee and his running mate in the 15 March
presidential elections. Also under Rhee, military counter-
intelligence and security units had been diverted from normal
missions, including countersubversion, for use against non-
Communist political opponents of the administration.]
1.3i stated publicly on 17 May that a study of the over-all
organization of the military is under way and implied that
those units primarily concerned with political activities would
be abolished or revamped. The Joint Provost Marshal Gen-
eral Command--headed by U. Gen. Won Yong-tok, a Rhee
hatchet man�reportedly is one of those slated to be dropped.
It has been decided that units of the Army Counter Intelligence
Corps, which under }thee was semiautonomous, will be subor-
dinate to the various unit commands in order to end the organi-
zation's political activitiesj
tli's refusal to indicate any plans to punish commanders
involved in the rigging of the 15 March elections suggests he
wishes to avoid widespread resignations that would weaken
South Korean defensive capabilities. He also may feel that a
purge at this time would dissipate the prestige gained by the
military's handling of the postelection disorders that toppled
Rhee from power. Yi had previously been quoted in the press
as stating that all commanders proven to have been involved
in the election rigging and the diversion of military funds for
olitical urposes would be punished.]
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Iran Withdraws Support of Iraqi Exiles Plotting Against Qasim
Iran's National Intelligence and Security Organization (SAVAK)
has withdrawn its support from the committee of Iraqi exiles led
by former Iraqi Premier Ali Jawdat Ayyubi which has been prepar-
ing for possible action against the Iraqi Government. SAVAK re-
ferred to "the lack of security and the impo-
tence of the committee" which indicated "there was no hope for their
activities." "the government of Iran
sees no necessity for this type of activity," in view of recent changes
in the policy of the Iraqi Government--presumably including Qasim's
anti-Communist moves. The door was left open, however, for pos-
sible future cooperation with a new committee of exiles.
The Jordanian Government apparently is also discouraged about
backing the Ayyubi group. Nevertheless, King Husayn probably con-
tinues to believe that he could successfully exploit an upheaval in
Iraqj
aiyyubi reportedly told the Jordanians on 15 May that Iran had
withdrawn its support, although he indicated that its dissolution ac-
tually was a maneuver to get rid of certain members and that the
committee would continue to function. According to this report, a
split developed within the committee between a group determined to
restore monarchical rule in Iraq and aftin led by Ayyubi which
advocates a republican regim.e3
Meanwhile, the Jordanians
have received information that a group of high-ranking army officers
in Iraq is ready to cooperate with Jordan. Amman also has reports,
however, that certain other Iraqi officers are preparing coups in
Jordan and Syria. While none of these reports are confirmed, Qasim
continues to promote his plan for a Palestine republic which would
incorporate portions of Jordan and the UAR. In a speech on 15 May
to Palestinian cadets�the nucleus of a projected Palestinian army
backed by Iraq--he spoice ominously of his plan, which he said would
be implemented sudden17 and "astonish and destroy the enemy."
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Guinea Intensifying Effort to Implement Konkpure
Hydroelectric Project
ET'he Guinean Government apparently has assigned a high
priority to early implementation of the large-scale Konkourd
hydroelectric project, which has been in abeyance since Guinea
opted for independence from France in September 1958. That
action had prompted Paris to drop plans to participate directly
in the project's financing and also to underwrite a $60,000,000
loan expected from the World Bank. As envisaged in 1958,
the scheme called for the construction on the IConkourd River
of a dam and power plant capable of furnishing up to 3. 2 bil-
lion kilowatt-hours of cheap electricity a year. The energy
was intended for an aluminum smelter which private interests
were prepared to build, as well as for other, industrial project.s27
[Early last month President Tour* speaking at an economic
conference convened to consider the Three-Year Plan which
Guinea intends to launch on 1 July, made a public appeal for
foreign help in constructing the dam. Subsequently, Ameri-
can officials in Conakry and Washington received several pri-
vate approaches-which dwelt on Guinea's need for electric power
and, in effect, inquired as to the possibility of obtaining US
assistancej
COn one such occasion last week Tour, in response to a
question raised by the American ambassador, indicated that
Guinea already had received "offers" from the USSR, Czech-
oslovakia, East Germany, and three Western companies,
but that it had not yet entered into any "engagements." The
Guinean leader claimed that the USSR had asked either for
the existing dossier on the project or for permission to send
technicians to draw up new plans. He said the Czechs and
East Germans jointly had offered to form a "mixed" construc-
tion company or to extend a loat_g
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