MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE SPECIAL GROUP (CI) 3 P.M., THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1964

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• Publication Date: April 9, 1964
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S E C R E T
April 9, 1964
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Meeting of the Special Group (CI)
3 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 1964
PRESENT: Governor Harriman, The Attorney General, Mr. Vance, Mr. McConei
Mr. Forrestal, Mr. Gaud vice'Mr: Sell, General Anthis vice'"General
Taylor
Ambassador Stephansky and Mr. Engle were present for Item No. 2.
Governor Williams and Mr? Oulashin were present for Items 3 and 4.
Mr. Nolan and Mr. Maechling were present for the meeting.
1. Coun erinsur&ency.Intelligence Summary
Mr, McCone began by stating that the Pathet Lao are continuing activities
around Tha Thom and in Sam Neua province, The Chinese Communists reportedly
are moving some forces into the border areas in Northwest Laos in support of
Pathet Lao efforts to combat rising opposition among tribal elements in Nam
Tha Province. There is nothing else of significance except that the trail
watchers have reported the southward movement of about 2,000 Pathet Lao/Viet
Cong troops.
Both forces in Ethiopia/Somalia have apparently pulled back and are observ-
ing the cease-fire agreement reasonably well. We expect sporadic outbursts--
but hope the situation will event:-.,ally normalize.
Mr. McCone said that in Zanzibar, the situation is still moving toward
the left and Babu is increasingly in control, assisted by his well-placed
lieutenants and informers. Governor Harriman commented that the situation is
going very badly and that we are depending on the East African countries to
take more of a lead.
In Venezuela, indications are that we can soon expect a higher level of
terrorism than we have seen in the last several months.
At the present time, the problems in Bolivia seem to be political. Lechin
has regvrvated support from Castro, who has dispatched a man to discuss the
subject with Lechin. It is hoped that Paz can keep the situation in hand.
In Colombia, the Army is about to launch a new campaign against Communists'
centers in Tolima State, southwest of Bogota.
In Ecuador, the Communist Party has completely failed in its efforts to
organize effective urban and rural guerrilla operations. Former President
Aron mena appears to be planning an insurrection about the 15th of April. It
is not expected to succeed.
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Cuban trained Panamanian revolutionaries are continuing preparations for
armed activity. There is concern over Secretary Dillon's proposed trip to
Panama, but it seems inappropriate at this time to alter his plans.
Mr. McCone stated that there is no question but that the recent cache of
weapons found in Argentina were of Cuban origin, and this is an indication
that more such arms will probably appear in Latin American countries. So far,
however, the Argentine authorities seem capable of handling the threat. A
question was raised as to the advisability of presenting a case to the OAS
similar to the Venezuelan resolution if the facts so warranted. This idea
will be explored by State.
2. Re ort on Effects of FY 1964 AID Appropriations. and the Planned Phase-out
of Development Grants on Public Safety Programs
In reviewing the AID Report for the members, Mr. Gaud commented that there
is no shortage of funds for the police programs this year but the outlook for
'65 is questionable.
Mr. Forrestal asked how AID intended to handle police programs in certain
countries during the planned phase-outs of grant assistance if for political
and security reasons it seemed advisable for them to be continued. Mr. Gaud
replied that these phase-outs would not autimatically affect on-going police
programs; in each case a separate determination will be made as to whether
these programs would be continued.
Mr. Forrestal also desired to know if allocation of funds and personnel for
public safety programs will continue to be given adequate emphasis and not
suffer from competition with economic programs. Mr. Gaud replied that efforts
are continuing to impress on Mission Directors, as well as regional offices
and other interested people in AID, the importance of public safety programs
to internal security.
Mr. Gaud then announced that in the future the Director of the Office of
Public Safety would report directly to the Administrator who would resolve
funding or other problems concerning public safety programs.
Governor Harriman questioned the rationale of the selection of African
countries for police assistance programs. He further commented that we should
give more attention to Africa in both police assistance and MAP.
Mr. Gaud, in response to a question, stated that the Congressional reaction
to the public safety program is good but that, due to the classification, only
certain Committees were aware of the program in its entirety. The Chairman
commented that these programs were highly sensitive and should be handled
carefully before Congress and the public.
The Group noted the report, with the understanding that AID will keep
the Group informed on any changes.
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S E C R E T
3. Reappraisal of the Internal Security Assessment for Africa
Governor Williams presented the report previously circulated. He reviewed
current areas of instability in Africa, commenting that he was particularly
concerned over developments in Zanzibar, Somalia, Burundi, and Congo Brazzaville.
He also stated that Congo Leopoldville would`-"be a dangerous's tuition after ':
departure of the UN forces, while in Ethiopia internal security rested largely
on the continued wellbeing of the Emperor. generally, instability in Africa
was mainly due to its backwardness rather than to Communist subversion; the
Communists, especially the Chinese in East Africa, are always ready to exploit
any unrest, however.
The Chairman commented that in his recent trip to the Congo (L) he had
found the situation somewhat better than he had expected; with adequate
cooperation between ourselves, the Belgians, and the local government, there
is every expectation that the situation can be stabilized.
After discussion, and in accordance with Mr..Forrestal's recommendation,
the Group jpproved the courses of action listed in the Summary of the Assessment
and requested Governor Williams to consider whether the NSAM incorporating the
main points should be prepared to carry out these objectives. In this
connection, and at the suggestion of Mr. McCone, Governor Williams agreed to
r?wrte Course of Action No. 4 to brine the desirability of cooperation
between the U.S. and European powers in Africa more in line with Rractical
possibilities,
He also intends to have Annex D rewritten.
The Group then discussed the desirability of bringing further areas of
Africa under its surveillance. After discussion, and upon recommendation by
Governor Williams, itwas greed that (a) Internal Defense Plans should be
prepared_for_Ethiopia and the Congo (L) in accordance with scheduli_r-
Gr u~T ould maintain continuer ^surveillance of developments in Zanzibar,
Somalia Burundi and Congo (B) so that we MU be able to respond auiekly
with a coorrdinatod assistance ro ram in the event developments so require.
The Chairman commented that the-'A ssessment.-'is an excellent paper and re-
represented on the Group.
4. Report on Extent and Type of Training Being Provided to Africans in the
U.S, pnd the Free World
In commenting on the circulated report, Mr. Maechling stated that over
32,000 Africans were being trained in the West as against 6,000 by the Bloc.
Moreover this figure does not include additional Africans being trained in
Germany, Belgium, and Ireland,
Governor Williams commented on the necessity of giving technical training
to Africans not qualified for university studies.
C. G. MOODY, JR'.
Executive Secretary
Special Group (CI)
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