THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF 17 JANUARY 1974

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• Collection: President's Daily Brief 1969-1977
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• Document Creation Date: August 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 24, 2016
• Publication Date: January 17, 1974

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The President's Daily Brief
January 17, 1974
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THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF
January 17, 1974
PRINCIPAL DEVELOPMENTS
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Israeli troops again halted supply convoys for Suez
and the encircled Egyptian Third Army.
The Libyans are taking unusual military measures,
possibly in response to Middle East press reports
that the US is considering an invasion of Arab oil
fields. (Page 2)
Tunisia has effectively shelved its agreement for
a union with Libya. (Page 3)
Indonesian youths continued to roam Jakarta's streets
yesterday; the army, thus far lenient, may take
sterner measures. (Page 4)
Tokyo is taking a serious look at its economic ac-
tivities in Southeast Asia because of anti-Japanese
reactions encountered by Prime Minister Tanaka dur-
ing his visits there. (Page 5)
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MIDDLE EAST
For a third day in a row, Israeli troops yester-
day halted supply convoys for Suez and the encircled
Egyptian Third Army because of continuing cease-fire
violations. An Egyptian protest can probably be ex-
pected. Defense Minister Dayan said onJanuary 14
.that Israel would stop the convoys if the violations
continued. Israel is concerned over the casualties
its troops have taken since the-cease-fire was de-
clared. Twenty-four men have reportedly been killed
and 93 wounded.
The Libyans are taking unusual military meas-
ures, possibly in response to recent Middle East
press reports that the US is considering an invasion
of Arab oil fields./
The Libyans took similar precautions last Sep-
tember in the wake of press stories about US desert
warfare exercises. During the October war, Libyan
leaders expressed alarm over reports they received
of a potential US-Israeli invasion along Libya's
eastern coastline near the Egyptian border.
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TUNISIA-LIBYA
Tunisia has effectively shelved its agreement
for a union with Libya. Newly appointed Foreign
Minister Chatti announced yesterday that his country
will, never unite with Libya as long as Morocco or
Algeria opposes such a union. While avoiding a pub-
lic statement that the merger is null and void,
Chatti characterized the agreement as a declaration
of principle rather than a program for concrete ac-
tion.
The Tunisian Government, anticipating adverse
reactions both at home and from Libya, has ordered
special security measures throughout the country
and has closed the border with Libya. Two days ago,
there was a rally at Tunis University with anti-
Bourguiba overtones, and Tunisian security authori-
ties are concerned over the possibility of mass
marches on Tunis by Libyan demonstrators.
Students will continue to be the most likely
troublemakers. They believe a merger would bring
new job opportunities and a greater role for Tunisia
in Arab affairs. By contrast, middle-class Tuni-
sians and probably the military distrust Qadhafi and
therefore oppose union.
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INDONESIA
Groups of Indonesian youths continued to roam
Jakarta's streets yesterday. Vandalism declined
slightly, but a building owned by the state oil
company was burned--the first incident involving
government property. Student demonstrators, num-
bering as many as 5,000 at times, called for changes
in government economic policies and for dismissal
of presidential advisers closely identified with
Japanese and overseas Chinese business interests.
State security chief General Sumitro served
notice last night that the army will no longer be
lenient; it will now arrest anyone who disturbs the
peace. Army units failed to enforce the Monday night
curfew and Tuesday's ban on assembly in groups of
five or more. During the initial outbreak, troops
reportedly stood by as youths burned stores and
automobiles.
The army's failure to prevent a general break-
down of urban security has already given rise to
recriminations among top military leaders, partic-
ularly against General Sumitro, and could lead to
political realignments within the ruling elite.
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JAPAN - SOUTHEAST ASIA
Tokyo is taking a serious look at its economic
activities in Southeast Asia as a result of the anti-
Japanese reactions encountered by Prime Minister
Tanaka during his visits to Southeast Asian countries,
particularly Indonesia. Chief Cabinet Secretary
Nikaido announced yesterday that the government will
shortly develop guidelines for the conduct of pri-
vate business overseas. These probably will mean
extensive governmental supervision. According to
press reports, Japan will also exercise increased
control over economic assistance, whether extended
by the government.or by private entities.
Japanese opposition parties can be counted on
to raise the issue of Japan's economic activities
abroad when the Diet reconvenes on January 21. A
Socialist Party official has already attacked the
government's Asian policy, claiming that it is
based on "economic intrusion" and ,"great-nation
chauvinism."
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