CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1959/07/01

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1 JULY 1959
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
Soviet commandant in Berlin declares
Allied military personnel traveling via
autobahn to Berlin are under East Ger-
man jurisdiction.
nrushchev offers Iran "more aid" if
Iran takes steps toward friendship; re-
fuses to end propaganda camnaian un-
til such steps taken.
IL ASIA-AFRICA
Israel�Comment on Ben-Gurion's
cabinet "crisis."
TJAR and Israel opposed to compro-
mise solutions of canal impasse;
Hammarskjold arrives in Cairo.
IIL THE WEST
0 Bolivian military official says govern-
ment faces serious challenge from dis-
sidents in eastern area.
0 Conclusions of special USIB committee
on Berlin situation.
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I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
USSR-Berlin: The acting Soviet military commandant in
Berlin took the position on 26 June that Allied personnel travel-
ing on the Berlin-Helmstedt autobahn are under East German
jurisdiction after they pass the Soviet checkpoint. Replying to
the US commandant's protest against three recent attempts by
the East German police to control the movement of American
officers on the autobahn, the Soviet official said that the inci-
dents occurred "in places which are outside our sphere of in-
fluence," and therefore "should be settled with the proper au-
thoritieg of the German Democratic Republic." This latest
Soviet formulation is part of a long-term effort to erode West-
ern access rights and to establish precedents for further asser-
tions of East German authority. (Page 1)
USSR-Iran: Khrushchev, in a talk with Iranian Ambassador
Masud-Ansari on 26 June, maintained the USSR's refusal to halt
propaganda attacks on the Shah's regime unless Iran first takes
somestep to improve relations.
the
Soviet premier reiterated Moscow's charge that Iran, in break-
ing off negotiations for a nonaggression pact last February, had
"humiliated" the USSR. Khrushchev added that the USSR did not
fear missile bases in Iran and declared that in case of hostilities
American help would reach Iran only when Iran "no longer ex-
isted." Khrushchev discounted Iranian promises that no bases
would be granted the US and said the US would take bases "when-
ever it wished." He insisted the USSR was ready to silence its
propaganda campaign, make "amends," and offer Iran "more aid
than before" if Iran takes steps toward "true friendship."
On 28 June, Tehran, which earlier had rejected the ambas-
sador's recommendations for a rapprochement, asked hi a
clarification of "what kind of step and action is possible."
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Israel: The current cabinet "crisis" is the result of pre-
election maneuvering by minority parties in Prime Minister
Ben-Gurion's coalition cabinet. Members of these parties have
seized on an emotionally charged issue--the character of
Israel's relations with West Germany which in this case in-
volve an arms sale--to try to dissociate themselves from the
policies of the prime minister's predominant Mapai party. The
minority parties, in this way, hope to gain favorable positions
for the parliamentary elections scheduled in November. Ben-
Gurion, in another of his efforts to enforce full cabinet disci-
pline, apparently intends to oust the minority critics from the
government and to preside over a caretakpr cabinet until the
elections. 14./ oek 5 Pre-55 Stories
UAR-Israel: Both Egypt and Israel have undercut Secre-
tary General Hammarskjold's efforts to ease tension between
the two countries by issuing propaganda statements. List be-
fore Hammarskjold's arrival in Cairo, Nasir charged on 30 June
that the issue of Israeli shipping through the canal had been
raised as part of an "imperialist plot" against the Arabs. The
unofficial press organ of the Israeli Foreign Ministry on 29 June
had stated that compromise on the canal problem is "unaccept-
able" to Tel Aviz3 (Page 3)
III. THE WEST
Bolivia: The air force chief of staff states that the regime
of President Siles faces a serious challenge in Santa Cruz, where
an outbreak of violence occurred on 26 June. The outbreak was
contained, and the government has launched operations against
\ a rebel force in the area, estimated by the air .fore official at
.`.) about 1,000 men. Santa Cruz has long been a stronghold of well
organized, possibly well armed, and militant opposition elements.
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VI. CONCLUSIONS OF SPECIAL USIB COMMITTEE
ON BERLIN SITUATION
The USIB has taken note of the following conclusions reached
by its special committee on the Berlin situation. The committee
pointed out that its conclusions are to be used in context with all
SNIEs relevant to the Berlin situation.
1. (a) Soviet diplomatic notes, Soviet and East
German propaganda, and statements by East German
leaders and officials have been generally mild and re-
strained and do not appear to foreshadow a serious ef-
fort to interfere with the West German presidential
elections. Protest demonstrations and minor harass-
ments are still a possibility.
(b) While there are no reliable indications of
a bloc intent to deny Allied or West German access to
West Berlin, or to seal off West Berlin in the imme-
diate future, such action could be taken with little or
no warning.
2. Soviet diplomatic activity relating to the re-
sumption of East-West negotiations at Geneva continues
to aim at weakening the Western position with a combi-
nation of professed willingness to reach agreement and
threats of crisis and possible war if no agreement is
reached.
3. During the recess of the foreign ministers' con-
ference, ending 13 July, the USSR will not conclude a
separate peace treaty with the GDR or turn over access
controls to the East Germans. The Soviet Union will
continue to use threats of such action as a form of pres-
sure on the West; nevertheless, so long as the USSR
estimates that there are any prospects for a summit
conference, it probably will not take such action. The
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actual physical transfer of controls could be accom-
plished with little or no warning.
4. The West Berlin economy has thus far in 1959
been characterized by record high levels in production.
Morale in West Berlin continues high.
5. There have been no significant changes in Soviet
capabilities to respond to possible Western actions in
the event of turnover, harassment, or blockade.
6. There were no major intelligence indications of
Western allied diplomatic intentions, apart from infor-
mation obtained through official contacts with US repre-
sentatives.
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CONFIDENTIAL
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
USSR Disclaims Responsibility for East German Interference
With Americans on Autobahn
The acting Soviet commandant in Berlin stated on 26 June
that Allied personnel are under East German jurisdiction while
traveling on the Berlin-Helmstedt autobahn after clearing the
Soviet checkpoint. The Soviet officer, in replying to the US
Berlin commandant's protest against three recent attempts by
the East German police to control the movement of American
officers on the autobahn, pointed out that the incidents occurred
"inplaces which are outside our sphere of influence," and in-
dicated that such misunderstandings should be taken up with the
East German authorities.
This may be a move to test Western reaction to new arrange-
ments dividing access controls between Soviet and East German
authorities. Moscow would seek to interpret Western acquies-
cence in such a division of responsibility as tacit acceptance of
East Germany's right to exercise at least partial control over
Allied military traffic.
The USSR and East Germany have long conducted a campaign
of harassment against the Western powers aimed at whittling
away Allied access rights and establishing precedents for assert-
ing East German authority over Western traffic. This new formu-
lation, however, is the most explicit disclaimer yet by a Soviet
official of responsibility for guaranteeing Allied military commu-
nications between West Germany and Berlin.
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Khrushchev Denounces Tehran's Foreign Policy
Soviet Premier Khrushchev maintained y in talking with
radio propaganda campaign against the Snah's
Iranian Ambassador Masud-Ansari on 26 June, that unless
Iran takes some step to improve relations, the USSR will not
halt its intensive
re ime. Ansari,
apparently initiated t e m erview m
his government's complaints regarding the broadcasts to the
highest level in Moscow.
On 28 June the Iranian Foreign Ministry asked Ansari for
a clarification of "what kind of step and action is possible."
Tehran, which is unwilling to make a major concession to im-
prove ties with Moscow y recently rejected Ansari's proposal
that Iran take the lead by stopping counterpropaganda and har-
assment of the Soviet Embassy in Tehran.
The Soviet premier also repeated the accusation, previously
made by Soviet officials to Ansari, that the USSR had been "in-
sulted" and "humiliated in the eyes of the world" by Iran's ac-
tion in breaking off the negotiations for a nonaggression pact
last February. Khrushchev attacked Iran's bilateral defense
pact with the United States and claimed that if Iran were to al-
low foreign bases on its soil, it would be destroyed in event of
war. He asserted, however, that if Tehran would take a step
toward "true friendship," the USSR would be willing to "forget
all of the past" and make Tehran a larger offer of economic aid
than "before."
The Iranian Government is apparently counting on UN Sec-
retary General Hammarskjold to secime�ee�ssatiiet
arsk'old
In detail regarding
Soviet attacks in broa ttbanauriie location in the US$
of the clandestine "National Voice of irwy is writing to Gromyko
and intends to raise the QuiviArt with the Soviet foreign minister
at Geneva in mid-July.
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Nasir-Israeli Statements May Undercut Hammarskjold Mediation
Effort
Public statements in Cairo and Jerusalem will complicate UN
Secretary-General Hammarskjold's efforts to find a compromise
solution to the Suez Canal and Palestine refugee problems. On 30
June, the day before Hammarskjold's scheduled arrival in Cairo,
Nasir granted an interview to the Cairo press in which he strongly
reiterated the UAR's determination to continue barring passage of
Israeli ships and goods through the canal, "...whatever the eventual-
ities are."
EI,JAR officials have suggested that a solution might be
worked out by allowing cargoes ought F. 0. B. Israel to transit the
canal if they are carried in ships not owned or chartered by Israel.
Although Israel is aware of Cairo's thinking along these lines, its
unofficial press organ, the Jerusalem Post, on 29 June claimed
that "authoritative sources" in Jerusalem consider compromise
solutions unacceptablg
Nasir probably feels compelled to maintain a belligerent front,
especially in the face of a new outpouring of anti-Israeli feeling
throughout the Arab world. Both Amman and Baghdad have been
calling for strengthened Arab unity in opposition to Hammarskjold's
report on continuing Palestine refugee relief, and refugee leaders
in Lebanon have called for a one-day protest strike against Ham-
marskjold's proposals, scheduled to coincide with his Cairo visit.
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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 and Civilian Mobilization
Special Assistant for Security Operations Coordination
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 Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs
The Deputy Under Secretary for Political Affairs
The Deputy Under Secretary for Administration
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 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
The Department of the Interior
The Secretary of the Interior
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Director
Atomic Energy Commission
The Chairman
National Security Agency
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National Indications Center
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United States Information Agency
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