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• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-01617A005800040054-2
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• Document Creation Date: December 20, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 30, 2006
• Sequence Number: 54
• Publication Date: December 8, 1946
• Content Type: SUMMARY

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1. Soviet UN representatives demand SC _approval on fortifications--The US
Delegate to UN reports that Gromyko and Novikov have affirmed strong-
ly" that, if necessary, they would bring the Issue of Security Council ap-
proval on fortifications in mandated areas to the floor of the General As-
sembly. The Soviet representatives expressed confidence that they could
defeat approval of any trusteeship agreements under which bases could be
constructed without prior SC approval.
2. Soviet tromp withdrawals unconfirmed by USFET--The Commanding Gen-
eral, USFET, reports that he has no official confirmation of press reports
concerning withdrawals of Soviet occupation forces from Germany. He
adds, however, that Soviet officials are reported to have requisitioned rail
transport.
3. Worsening of Czech-Polish-Hungarian border relations--US Military At-
tache Prague reports (a) a steady worsening of Czechoslovak-Hungarian
border relations; (b) the existence of "warlike conditions" on the Polish-
Slovak border where well-armed bands make frequent raids on Czecho-
slovak border settlers; (c) an increase In the illegal entry of Jews from
Poland and Hungary Into Czechoslovakia; and (d) agitation by Kladeko Na -
tionaltsts (who inhabit an area newly acquired by Poland) for the return
of this area to Czechoslovakia.
4. Pexgoke seeks to bolster relations with Arab states--US Ambassador Wilson
reports that Turkey is taking definite steps to strengthen its relations
with Arab states, hoping thereby to counteract Soviet penetration in that
area, but (b) contemplates no military alliances or arrangements because
it considers any such alliance more of a liability than an asset.
To strengthen its position further, Turkey plans next year to re-
vive the Saadabad Pact. of 1934 (which provided for collaboration and con-
sultation between Turkey, Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan). The Afghan Am-
bassador in Turkey has indicated his Government's approval and, by agree-
ment with the Turks, is sounding out the Iranian Ambassador to Ankara.
5. Turks send! supplies to Greece--US Ambassador Wilson has been In-
rmed by the sh foreign Minister that, in response to an urgent
request by the Greek Government, the Turks will make available "a cer-
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bin amount" of Mauser rifle ammunition, camouflaging the shipment,
and will sell Greece a considerable quantity of wheat.
6~ Turk leaders to inspect Thrace garrisions--Wilson also reports that
Prime -Minister Peker and the Minister of National Defense are about to
leave on a tour of inspection of garrisons in Turkish Thrace. While the
Prime Minister has announced that the tour has no political motive, Am-
bassador Wilson believes it is undoubtedly influenced by recent guerrilla
activities near the Turkish border.
7. US recommendations on Iranian appeal to SC --Acheson has directed US
Ambassador Allen to inform Qavam that the Mate Department believes
that (a) he would be justified now in Informing the Security Council of the
Azerbaijan situation (b) If, 25X1
after troops have been sent to Azerbaijan, there is reason to eve the
Soviet Government is interfering in Iranian affairs, he should bring this
matter to the attention of the SC. Allen is, instructed to assure Qavam
that the US will give Iran its unqualified support, provided Iran shows
determination to maintain its independence and is willing to make its po-
sition clear to the world.
EUROPE
8. FRANCE: Anti-Communist movements in the armed forces--US Ambassa-
dor Caffery has been informed that (a) a "top secret organization is being
formed by a group of French naval officers to save "what is left" of the
French fleet, should the Communists succeed in an attempt to take over
France by force and (b) a similar group to organize Maquis resistance is
being discussed by certain French army officers. Caffery, however, re-
iterates his opinion that the Communists are not planning military action
in the near future.
9. GERMANY. Food situation critical in French Zone--Acting US Political
Adviser Berlin reports that, the 25X1
food shortage in the French Zone and the French sector of Berlin is caus-
ing grave concern to responsible authorities.
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10. BULGARIA: Analysis of US-UK influence on 2211tical conditions--Accord-
ing to US Representative Barnes, Me- Bulgarian ommunists, though out-
wardly indifferent to US-UK comments on the local political situation, are
secretly concerned over the unsatisfactory relations between Bulgaria and
the Western Powers. Barnes believes further that, although the US-UK
attitude during the past 18 months has not succeeded in broadening the base
of the new Government, it has (a) "modified political conditions for the
better"; (b) restrained the Communists from taking more extreme meas-
ures; and (c) may be responsible in part for recent indications that the Gov-
ernment will relax certain repressive legislation now in force.
11. RUMANIA: Reaction to US -M stand on elections--The French Minister
to Rumania has informed US Representative Berry in Bucharest that, in
view of the failure of the State Department to follow up its statement on
the election with a "stern note," the Rumanian Government now believes
that "the US attitude has softened - in the face of Soviet 'pressure." Berry
reports that the British Minister has informed his Government that there
is no reason for his presence in Ru r..ania In view of the negative British
attitude on the elections. Berry believes that "Anglo-American prestige
and influence in Rumania are darker" than he has ever seen them.
12. POLAND: 'US to rotest unilateral) im ed Polish exc a rate--The
State Department s instructed US Charge Keith in Warsaw to orm the
Polish Government that unless it offers by 15 December "a satisfactory
solution" to the "intolerable situation" created for the US Embassy by
the arbitrary exchange rate of 100 zlotys to the dollar, the Department
must either ask Congress to make a "special, large appropriation" to
enable the Embassy to function or will have to withdraw virtually all, US
representation from Poland except the Ambassador. Keith is instructed
to point out that the reasons for such action would be made public and that
neither course "could fail to react to the disadvantage of the Polish Gov-
ernment."
13. SCUGOSLAV'IA: Arrest of US citizens--U9 Embassy Belgrade reports that
seven US citizens who were repatriated on 20 November have not yet arriv-
ed in Trieste and reportedly are under arrest. The Embassy notes that'
this is the third time since 12 October that properly documented US citi-
zens have been arrested, and considers that "strong action is called for."
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