ADDITIONAL TALKING POINTS ON GRENADA (PROVIDED BY THE OPSCTR)

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CIA-RDP85M00363R000200370044-6
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RIPPUB
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S
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2
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December 21, 2016
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July 2, 2008
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44
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Publication Date: 
October 20, 1983
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REPORT
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Approved For Release 2008/07/02 : CIA-RDP85M00363R000200370044-6 Additional Talking Points on Grenada Prime Minister Bishop and three of his cabinet ministers reportedly are dead. -- Radio Free Grenada last night announced that Bishop and ministers Whitman, Bain, and Creft had died during firing at Fort Rupert. -- Embassy Bridgetown reports it is not clear if Bishop was even taken to the hospital. A Revolutionary Military Council has been formed. -- Radio Free Grenada last night carried an announcement by Armed Forces Commander Austin stating the formation of a 16-man Revolutionary Military Council, chaired by Austin. -- The Council has full legislative and executive powers, and has dissolved the People's Revolutionary Government and dismissed all members of the present cabinet. -- Austin said all private and foreign property ''will be guaranteed,'' and warned foreign governments not to interfere. -- Four-day, 24-hour curfew declared by the Council will last until 1800 on 24 October. -- Curfew violators will be shot on sight. -- Essential service workers will receive special passes and transportation to and from work. Approved For Release 2008/07/02 : CIA-RDP85M00363R000200370044-6 Approved For Release 2008/07/02 : CIA-RDP85M00363R000200370044-6 Approved For Release 2008/07/02 : CIA-RDP85M00363R000200370044-6