THE PRESIDENT'S INTELLIGENCE CHECKLIST 3 JULY 1961

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: President's Daily Brief 1961-1969
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0005958931
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 10
• Document Creation Date: September 16, 2015
• Document Release Date: September 16, 2015
• Publication Date: July 3, 1961

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THE PRESIDENT'S
INTELLIGENCE CHECKLIST
? 3 JULY 1961
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SPECIAL ITEM -- KUWAIT
Baghdad Radio's repeated emphasis on Qasim's peace u in en ons
regarding Kuwait combined with Iraq's apparent failure thus far to
augment normal military forces near Kuwait suggest that Qasim does
not intend to launch a military effort to annex Kuwait in the
immediate future.)
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As of 2 July, Iraqi units near the Kuwait border area apparently
still consisted of one infantry brigade, together with field and anti-
aircraft artillery, at Basra, and another brigade at An-Nasiriya.
Although Iraqi preparations were previously noted for the movement of
a regiment of 39 Centurion tanks from Baghdad to the Basra area, the
American army attach?n Baghdad does not believe that any elements of
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from Baghdad relayed a report to the effect that these tanks would
arrive in the Basra area over a 15-day period.
British troops in Kuwait now total more than 2,000 men. A Saudi
Arabian company of 130 men has also arrived in Kuwait to support the
2,400-man Kuwaiti army, which has already been augmented by the arming
of "thousands" of tribesmen. All Saudi military forces have been put
on alert.
The UAR, which has criticized Qasim for creating a crisis enabling
"British imperialism" to return to Kuwait, now has announced its
intention to sponsor Kuwait's admission to the United Nations. The
announcement also stated that in regard to the Iraq-Kuwait dispute
the UAR supports "the logic of unity, not the logic of annexation."
Arab League Secretary General Hassuna, who hopes to solve the
dispute by mediation,met with Qasim yesterday, and plans to go to
Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
Moscow radio has continued to accuse Britain of exploiting the Kuwait
crisis in order to step up tension throughout the Arab world. (Many
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SPECIAL ITEM -- SOUTH KOREA
Titular chief of the South Korean revolutionary government,Iit..,
General Chang To-yong was taken into custody by elements loyal to
?Major General Pak Chong-hui early on the morning of 3 July. Pak has
replaced Chang as chairman of the rUling Supreme Council for National
Reconstruction and Minister of Defense. Retired Lt. General Song Yo-
chan has been named chief of cabinet. Early information suggests
that Chang's ouster is a preliminary move by Pak to protect his rear
before moving against the more radical junior officer clique in the
Junta.
Pak had decided to get rid
Of the radical junior Officers because o their strong opposition to
an early return to civilian government and demands that imprisoned
senior generals be held in prison for an extended period of time.
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Pak
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elements.
strongest
apparently seeks to present his
States interests before taking
and possibly violent clash for
The clique of young colonels
support;theyare not likely to
moves in a light favorable
action that might result in
power between various army
has provided Pak with his
acquiesce easily in their
removal.
Pak's
initial moves may indeed
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be directed
toward stated US objectives,
but his longer range plans
and designs
remain obscure and must
be carefully watched.
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1. Algerian developments
2. Communists stir up
mountain tribes in
South Vietnam
3, Communist China's 40th
Party anniversary
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a) The rebels have designated
Wednesday as a day of "national struggle
against partition of Algeria", and we 50X1
Aexpect clashes more serious than
those on Saturday.
b) The French intend to move a first-
line infantry division from Algeria
to eastern France during July, and
are considering the transfer of a second
during August. De Gaulle is primarily.
,trying to impress the rebels, but
Berlin is undoubtedly also a considera-
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They are trying to organize a
cohesive anti-government movement.
In recent months, guerilla activity
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where there is considerable discontent
with the government. (Map)
Liu Shao-chi's keynote speech reaffirm-
ed the "great leap forward" and the
commune system, but gave little
indication how the Chinese plan to
solve the serious problems these
programs have created for them. Liu
kept to the standard line on foreign
affairs ?and referred to the President
as "more dangerous" than President
Eisenhower. Thompson repO*ts from
Moscow that the Soviets "slighted" the
Chinese anniversar .
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4. Nehru takes hard line
on Kashmir
5. Tension decreases on
Syrian-Israeli border
. Uneasiness in Addis Ababa
Last Friday he said he would not
discuss the issue with Pakistan until
the latter withdraws its troops from
the portion of Kashmir which they ,
occupy. He is probably trying to
undercut any effort by President
Ayub, while he is in Washington next
week, to enlist American support for
new negotiations.
The UN, which blames Syrian troops for
creating incidents on their own
initiative, is more optimistic that
Cairo will bring the situation under
control. The Israelis have taken no
unusual military measures.
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The Crown Prince ?has been warned of
a plot against him by a group which is50x1
said to have the Emperor's support.
Such activity is symptomatic of the
atmosphere of political unrest which
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NOTES
A. There have been no significant developments in Laos. The three
princes and General Phoumi are at various stages in their
leisurely progress homeward.
B.
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MIGs in Cuba, which confirm our 50X1
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D. Chinese Communist Foreign Minister Chen Yi made the first direct
Chinese overture to the US Delegation in Geneva with an invitation
night. The Delegation has declined,
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The Soviet good-will delegation which has been scheduled to tour
E.
Latin America has postponed its departure "for several weeks".
F. Political tension is up in Nicaragua, and an attempt to overthrow
the Somozas may be made.
G. We read no great significance into the resignation of Finnish
Premier Sukselainen; a general election may be called.
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H. North Korean boss Kim Il-sung has taken a very strong delegation with
him to Moscow, and important agreements may be announced, affecting
both Sino-Soviet and North-South Korea relations. 50X1
Uruguay expect that the local Communists will try to
mount a series of demonstrations against the ECOSOC conference,
especially if the President attends. 50X1
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J. Brazil has apparently reconsidered its decision to send a senior
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economist to Cuba.
. Ulbricht has announced he will make public a "peace plan of the
German people" on 6 July.
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