THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF 15 JANUARY 1966

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: President's Daily Brief 1961-1969
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0005968100
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
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• Document Creation Date: September 16, 2015
• Document Release Date: September 16, 2015
• Publication Date: January 15, 1966

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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
THE PRESIDENT'S
DAILY BRIEF
15 JANUARY 1966
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DAILY BRIEF
15 JANUARY 1966
1. Vietnam
2. India
Hanoi has joined Moscow in releas-
ing the communique on the Shelepin trip
to Hanoi.
There are new signs that Shelepin
failed to resolve any of the differences
with Hanoi which existed before the
visit. In their leading press editorial
today, the North Vietnamese are beginning
to put words in Shelepin's mouth--trying
to leave the impression that he came out
"vehemently" against recent US peace
efforts. In fact, this theme was pointedly
avoided in publicized versions of Shele-
pin's remarks.
The Hanoi commentary today also made
a studied effort to balance its praise
for Soviet support with equally warm
words for assistance from Peiping.
US officials in Saigon reaffirm
that, despite recent US news reporting
to the contrary, there is still no evi-
dence whatsoever of Chinese Communist ob-
servers serving in Viet Cong units.
Congress Party parliamentarians are
scheduled to vote on Shastri's successor
next Wednesday.
Their vote may be a mere formality,
ratifying the choice of party bigwigs.
Defense Minister Chavan and former
finance minister Desai seem still to be
in the running. Either could make a
strong showing if the party chiefs fail
to find a consensus and a real choice
is left to the parliamentarians.
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3. Nigeria
4. Ghana
This morning army elements moved to
take over the federal capital at Lagos
and the principal regional centers.
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In the process, a number of top lead-
ers were killed, including Ahmadu Bello,
the head of the present ruling party and
probably the most powerful 'man in the coun-
try. Premier Balewa was put under guard.
The move was probably triggered by
army unhappiness at the persisting turmoil
in the country's Western Region and the
strong measures it had been called upon to
take there.
The prime movers seem to have been
from the non-Muslim South--long at odds
with the Muslim North./
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The outcome is still in doubt
Whatever the outcome,
today's events do seem likely to sharpen
the North-South rivalry and in the longer
term increase the chances for a breakup
of the present federation.
The moderate Nigerian voice in Afri-
can councils will probably be stilled
while these domestic problems are being
sorted out.
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5. Rhodesia
Sanctions applied so far are hurt-
ing but have not yet resulted in any
substantial reduction in the support
given Smith.
Unemployment and underemploymentn
have risen but are still not great in
terms of the total number of workers,
nor has any African dissidence resulted.
In-any case, serious unemployment would
be felt first among Zambian and Malawian
migrant laborers. The Smith regime
should be able to cope with a higher level
than now exists.
There are also no strong indica-
tions that the economic problems result-
ing from independence have yet generated
any disillusionment among Europeans,
except for certain business, educational,
and religious leaders whose influence on
the Smith government is still limited.
Most Rhodesian whites are incensed
Over the extent of the economic sanctions
already imposed by Prime Minister Wilson.
They expect no solution of the Rhodesian
problem from Wilson short of early rule
by the African majority.
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6. Dominican Republic An uneasy calm prevails.
Caamano and his party have not yet
left. Apparently the disposition of his
armed followers is still a sticking
point. Ambassador Bunker believes that
the departure could come soon.
Brazil is sending General Braga
to replace Alvim as the commander of
the Inter-American Peace Force. He is
to arrive in Santo Domingo Monday.
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