CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN

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• Document Creation Date: December 15, 2016
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• Publication Date: January 23, 1960
• Content Type: REPORT

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23 January 1960
DAILY BRIEF
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II. ASIA-AFRICA
Libya- he Libyan Government has formally requested
a new round of "high level" negotiations with the United States
on the Wheelus base agreement and on economic aid. This
move, heralded for some time by Libyan pressure for increased,
direct payments of "rent" for the base facilities, comes just af-
ter Libyan parliamentary elections in which most incumbents
were defeated. The government depends in reality on the King's
support rather than on that of parliament but evidently intends to
point to the election results as an indication of rising nationalist
sentiment; it will also feel in a stronger negotiating position be-
cause of favorable developments in the Libyan oil picture. The
present base agreement extends to 1970; American aid in fiscal
year 1959-60 amounts to $21 500,000, while the UK has contrib-
uted more, than $9..000.000-.1
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France:
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derground tests--not necessarily to be held in the Sahara--are
--which will take some time--expects to set off a
"fairly rapid" succession of atmospheric shots, -
the initial shot would take place within the
month of February. After analysis of the first shot is completed
France -Algeria: The replaEeLMNIL General Massu and the
tone of the 22 January communique reaffirming De Gaulle's policy
of self-determination for Algeria suggest that De Gaulle is laying
the groundwork for a bold move to bring about a ne otiated settle-
ment regardless of rightist and army opposition. He gave Guy
Mollet the impression on 19 January that he wants to set a date
now for a referendum in Algeria. The same day, De Gaulle con-
tended to a rightist deputy from Algeria that the 'false tension'
there was "entirely the creation of the military." He has an-
nounced that he will visit Algiers on 5 February. Extremist
Europeans in Algeria, large numbers of whom are armed and
organized, are likely to demonstrate at any time in protest against
De Gaulle's position.
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Cyprus: The American. Consul General in Nicosia reports
be included than is proposed in the latest compromise offer sug-
gested b Greek Cypriot officials,
that Greek Cypriot negotiators in London would rather extend
the date for Cyprus' independence indefinitely than agree to
present British territorial demands regarding future UK mil-
itary bases on the island. The dispute continues to center on
the size of the bases to be retained under British sovereignty,
Cth British military leaders insisting that far more territory
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Dominican Republic: Approximately 1,000 Dominicans--
many of them members of leading families--have been ar-
rested during the past few days to forestall any move against
the Trujillo regime. The US Embassy believes that the revolu-
tionary organization is now disrupted, but that there is a
strong possibility of an individual. attempt against Trujillo's
life as a result of the mass arrests.
Venezuela: The Venezuelan Government has arrested
several o icers and civilians involved in a terrorist campaign
and coup attempt set for 23 January, the second anniversary of
the overthrow of the dictator, Perez Jimenez. The action was
probably also intended as a warning to other officers who may
be implicated. President Betancourt's regime, though facing in-
ternal friction, is believed capable of controlling any violence
hich may erupt from demonstrations on 23 Januar
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De Gaulle Moves to Quash Opposition on Algerian Policy
The relief of General Massu from his key army command
in Algeria, together with the firm tone of the 22 January Paris
communiqud reaffirming De Gaulle's offer of self-determina-
tion for Algeria, suggests that the French President is laying
the groundwork for a bid for a negotiated solution regardless
of rightist and army opposition.
The communiqud's statement that before the end of 1960
commissions of Algerian deputies and general and municipal
councils would be summoned to Paris to study all major Al-
gerian problems suggests that De Gaulle hopes to persuade
the Algerian rebels that they could best gain their long-term
objectives by participating in such deliberations.
His intention to
visit Algeria on 5 February anhis sw replacement of Gen-
eral Massu by a nonpolitical officer, Lieutenant General Jean
Crepin, suggests that De Gaulle is confident his authority as
chief of state will be respected by the army. He will neverthe-
less probably tour military installations in Algeria to reassure
key groups of officers concerning his policy, as he did prior to
his.16 September proposal for self-determination.
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1n Algiers, a rightist leader has stated that a mass
demonstration by rightist Europeans is scheduled for 25
January. In view of settler resentment at De Gaulle's re-
cent actions, demonstrations or disorders could take place
at any time. Extremist settlers are said to recognize that
they can no longer control De Gaulle's actions concerning
Algeria, -but reportedl hope to inflame European sentiment
as a prelude to revolt
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Trujillo Acts to Crush Revolutionary Organization
Approximately 1,000 Dominicans- -many of them members
of leading families- -suspected of revolutionary activity against
the Trujillo regime have been arrested during the past few days.
The US Embassy believes that some 2,000 people may have been
arrested or executed since the abortive invasion by insurgents
from Cuba last June. It states that there is extreme tension
among all levels of Dominican society.
During the past several weeks Trujillo has enacted sev-
eral measures designed to gain popular support and thereby frus-
trate dissident plans. Rents were reduced for the small farmers
and city dwellers who have made up his broad political support,
an earlier decision denying workers Christmas bonuses was re-
versed, scheduled salary decreases for government employees
were canceled, and it was announced that the International Mone-
tary Fund had given the regime a standby credit of $11,250,000
that could be used to reinforce the economy. In addition, he ar-
ranged to have his son, General Rafael L. ("Ramfis") Trujillo--
who as chief of the Combined General Staff was generally de-
tested by the armed forces--sent to Europe, apparently for a
protracted stay.
The US Embassy believes that the revolutionary organiza-
tion is disrupted, but that there is a "strong possibility" the mass
arrests will inspire an individual attempt against Trujillo's life.
The arrests also may increase resentment against Trujillo and
eventually lead to renewed plotting on an even larger scale. Dis-
sidence is already reported in the armed forces and this may
increase as a result of the arrests,
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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 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 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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