THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF 29 OCTOBER 1970

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: President's Daily Brief 1969-1977
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0005977766
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 7
• Document Creation Date: August 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 24, 2016
• Publication Date: October 29, 1970

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The President's Daily Brief
29 October 1970
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THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF
29 October 1970
PRINCIPAL DEVELOPMENTS
The Communists have made another proposal for peace
talks in Laos. (Page 1)
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A commentary on Jordan's new premier appears on
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Members of Allende 's coalition are vying for influ-
ential posts in the new government. (Page 4)
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LAOS
The Communists are attempting again to open
peace talks.
A main sticking point on the talks has
been the government's refusal to accept
Pathet Lao insistence that discussions
be between representatives of the "two
princes," because this formulation does
not recognize Souvanna's position as
head of the Laotian Government. The new
Communist initiative does not concede on
this point, but both sides may now be
willing to sidestep the issue to get the
talks going.
Government Leaders are optimistic that
substantive talks will get under way; some
believe that they may even lead to a set-
tlement. Pheng has told a US official
that an agreement to meet would be reached
and that talks might begin at Khang Khay
in'early December.
The crucial question is still the bombing
halt) which the Communists continue to
insist is essential to any settlement.
Presumably this wiZZ be the first issue
raised at Khang Khay. Pheng says that
the government will insist that no ces-
sation can occur without a supervised
withdrawal of North Vietnamese forces,
but believes that the Communists will be
willing to discuss a partial bombing halt
in return for some reduction of hostili-
ties in northern Laos.
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NOTES
Egypt:
Jordan: Wasfi-Tal, named by,Husayn yesterday
to head-a new cabinet, is a tough-minded former
prime minister with strong backing within the army
and among East Bank Jordanians. The appointment
reflects Husayn's belief--since the recent.fight-
ing--that only a strong, more authoritarian govern-
ment can keep the fedayeen under Control and pro-
vide at least short-term stability-. Husayn had
already restored his tough cousin, Zaidloin Shakir,
to his position in: the army; the new: premier's ap-
pointment gives Shakir a strong civilian partner.
Chile: The Socialists, the most radical party
within Allende 's Popular Unity coalition, are making
a grab for power in the cabinet and for lesser, but
important posts. They are insisting that one of
their members be appointed minister of interior.
This portfolio controls the police and provincial
governments, and the incumbent is first in line for
succession to the presidency. If the Socialists
prevail, the new government will be moving more
rapidly to the left than either Allende or Chile's
Communist Party had intended before their position
is consolidated.
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