THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF 10 MARCH 1970

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: President's Daily Brief 1969-1977
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0005977340
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• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 12
• Document Creation Date: August 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 24, 2016
• Publication Date: March 10, 1970

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The President's Daily Brief
10 March 1970
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THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF
10 March 1970
PRINCIPAL DEVELOPMENTS
In Laos, an enemy buildup is threatening two gov-
ernment posts southwest of the Plaine des Jarres.
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The oil drilling rig that was en route to Israel has
been sabotaged in an African port. (Page 4)
Honduras
The Soviets
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Soviet
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Egypt
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Communists Threatening Key Government Positions
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LAOS
Communist forces are moving into position to
threaten two important government outposts southwest
of the Plaine des Jarres. Intercepts point to a
significant enemy buildup near Ban Na and Tha Tam
Bleung. In addition, a government soldier who re-
cently escaped from the Plaine has reported that a
large North Vietnamese troop concentration was lo-
cated about five miles east of Ban Na on 7 March.
There is as yet no clear indication of
when the enemy intends to move in strength
against these posts. Heavy air strikes
in the area and aggressive patrolling by
government forces no doubt are complicat-
ing the enemy's timing.
Northeast of the Plaine, Communist forces ap-
pear to be making preparations to attack the govern-
ment staging base at Bouam Long.
The capture of this position would elimi-
nate the last significant government pres-
ence north of the Plaine. Bouam Long has
been supporting guerrilla operations
against Communist supply convoys on Route
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In northern Sayaboury Province,, enemy forces
recently launched a heavy attack against the govern-
ment base of Muong Nguen. Some outer defense posi-
tions were overrun, but government units are prepar-
ing a counterattack to reoccupy them within the
next few days. This is the second government post
of consequence near the Thai border to come under
enemy attack within the past two weeks.
On the political scene, initial Lao Government
reaction to the Communist peace proposal of 6 March
has been carefully restrained. Special Assistant
for Foreign Affairs Khampan Panya has characterized
the Communist initiative as a "nasty sugarcoated
Khampan told Ambassador Godley, however,
that he recognizes the political value of not ap-
pearing to slam the door on any aspect of the ex-
change.
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The Pathet Lao representative in Vientiane yes-
terday met with Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma, ap-
parently to confirm Prince Souphanouvong's suggestion
of an exchange of views between the Laotian leaders
(noted in yesterday's Daily Brief)./
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CYPRUS
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ISRAEL-EGYPT
The Canadian oil drilling rig under contract to
Tel Aviv has been sabotaged in Abidjan harbor. The
US Embassy in Abidjan reports that the rig was se-
verely damaged below the waterline by explosives
said to have been set by three frogmen.
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HONDURAS
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NOTES
USSR:
Arab States:
USSR-Egypt:
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Communist China: Chairman Mao and his desig-
nated heir Lin Piao have not been noted in public
for five months. Infrequent appearances, however,
have become characteristic of China's leadership
style. Although Mao may well be slowing down, we
have had no reports that his current period of ab-
sence has been caused by ill health.
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