CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1958/08/13

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13 AUGUST 1958
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
� Soviet UN resolution is first tac-
tical maneuver to counter possible
Western moves.
Soviet submarines continue extended
operations in North Atlantic.
Communists impose new physical
controls to back up threats against
East Berliners working in Western
sectors.
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Cairo orders Damascus on 11 August
to withdraw "invaders" from Lebanon,
citing Shihab's willingness to cooperate;
emissary Irom Shihab went to Nasir on
New Syrian budget looks to extra-
ordinary revenues; may presage
demand for increased pipeline
charges.
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Macmillan visit to Greece and Tur-
key produced nothing new on Cyprus
Issue,
0 First flight of IL-28 in Indonesia
observed on 9 August.
III. THE WEST
0 British want working arrangement
with Arab nationalism and "guar-
anteed neutrality" for Lebanon,
Jordan, and, eventually, Persian
Gulf sheikdoms.
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L THE COMMUNIST BLOC
*Soviet UN resolution: Gromyko's resolution which calls
on the UN General Assembly to strengthen UN observer capa-
bilities in Lebanon and Jordan in conjunction with the with-
drawal of US and British troops marks the beginning of Soviet
maneuvers to counter anticipated Western positions in the
forthcoming debate. The resolution, while phrased to imply
condemnation of "Western military intervention," is nonethe-
less calculated to attract maximum support from UN members
and to lay the basis for future Sovi7+ PlniTnQnif hnvino' frtreg'd
the withdrawal of Western forces.
Soviet submarine activity: Soviet Northern Fleet sub-
marines continue on extended operations, which began in
mid-July, in the North Atlantic off the western approaches
to the United Kingdom. A minimum of five groups of sub-
marines now are involved. Since 10 August these units have
received only stati7nine orders. possibly in preparation for
a major exercise. (Page 1)
� Berlin: The Communists are bringing new pressure
against East Germans who work in the Western sectors of
Berlin to give up their jobs. The East German regime has
almost completed construction of the physical facilities neces-
sary to control the passenger traffic on the elevated trains
which pass through West Berlin. (Page 2)
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*Lebanon - UAR: On 11 August, Cairo ordered Damascus
to arrange for the "withdrawal" of UAR military-type per-
sonnel from Lebanon. General
Shihab "is prepared to assist in this matter and to ensure their
arrival in ria."
ordere a iturithrirawailt With()11t some prior understanding with
Shihab.
Syria: A record Syrian budget totaling almost $130,0001,000,
approved by UAR President Nasir after considerable high-level
wrangling, may lead to further friction between the UAR and
Western interests. Since planned expenditures are far in ex-
cess of normal revenues, the UAR may seek a sharp increase
in payments for use of the pipelines passing through Syria.
(Page 3)
Cyprus: Recent discussions in Athens and Ankara with
British Prime Minister Macmillan produced nothing new on the
Cyprus issue. Continued failure to make progress toward a
political solution may lead to an early termination of the "truce"
on the island. However, EOKA may be restrained by the appar-
ent success of the recent British security drive and by the knowl-
edge that a period of peace is needed to assure an early return
of Makarios to the island. (Page 4)
Indonesia: The first observed flight of an IL-28 jet bomber
was made at Djakarta on 9 August. Six to eight IL-28's have
been delivered, and a total of possibly 30 are on order from the
Soviet bloc. (Page 5)
III. THE WEST
� Britain - Middle East: Top British officials tend to be-
lieve that some form of guaranteed neutrality may be the best
that can be obtained for Jordan, Lebanon, and in the long run,
for the Persian Gulf sheikdoms. Foreign Secretary Lloyd told
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Deputy Under Secretary Murphy this might be achieved by
conveying to Nasir the impression that American and British
troops might otherwise remain in the Middle East for many
years. A general British desire to establish a working ar-
ements with Arab nationalism is evident.
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I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
Soviet Submarine Activity in North Atlantic
A minimum of five "groups" of Soviet Northern Fleet sub-
marines are operating in the North Atlantic south of Iceland.
Extended operations by Northern Fleet submarines began in
mid-July, apparently as a part of the military reaction to the
crisis in the Middle East. Based on previous operations, it
is estimated that three to five submarines comprise the aver-
age "group." Also deployed in the same general area are three
Soviet naval survey ships. These ships, which in the past have
apparently been associated with submarine exercises, main-
tain intermittent communications with Northern Fleet headquar-
ters,
these submarine groups
_ may be an indication that a
large-scale exercise is planned. A detachment of three North-
ern Fleet RIGA-class destroyer escorts was sighted on 12 Au-
gust off the southwest coast of Norway on a general westerly
course, possibly to provide target services for the submarines.
In addition, naval medium jet bomber (TU-16) aircraft have
been scheduled for extensive overwater reconnaissance flights
in the Norwegian Sea approaching Iceland and the Faeroe Islands.
Such flights have been noted in the past in connection with sub-
marine exercises.
If a large-scale exercise develops, it would be the second
held by the Soviet Northern Fleet in two months. Between mid-
June and early July possibly as many as 40 submarines were en-
gagedin an exercise;. it the North Atlantic and Norwegian Sea.
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East Germans May Tighten Control of Elevated Service
To West Berlin
The construction by the East Germans of special plat-
forms and switching arrangements on the elevated rail lines
near the East-West Berlin sector border and on the outer
ring which circumvents West Berlin is nearly completed.
When the work is finished, the Communists, who operate the
entire city's elevated railway system, will have the capability
of restricting passenger traffic into and out of West Berlin on
these trains.
The regime reportedly is considering the imposition of a
requirement that. all persons crossing the West Berlin border
in either direction bear a special pass. In addition to tighten-
ing internal security, the East German regime wants to prevent
the continued employment in West Berlin of residents of East
Berlin and East Germany and to check the flow of refugees.
Faced with a critical labor shortage, East Germany has threat-
ened to confiscate the housing of East Germans working in West
Berlin, to expel their children from schools, and deprive them
of "social benefits" unless they take jobs in East Berlin or the
German Democratic Republic. Despite these pressures, how-
ever, approximately 35,000 residents of Communist-controlled
areas still work in West Berlin.
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Nasir Approves Record Syrian Budget
UAR President Nasir's approval of a record $128,770,000
Syrian budget, after considerable wrangling between high-level
Egyptian and Syrian officials, signals the institution of controls
similar to those in Egypt over the previously free Syrian eco-
nomy.
Nasir on 22 July criticized the Syrian economy, which sug-
gests Cairo has been preparing public opinion for moves designed
to increase Egyptian control over Syria. A number of recent
moves already have placed a damper on Syrian trade with the
free world while leaving trade with the bloc unaffected. Mili-
tary spending will account for about 58 percent of the budget--
an increase of 62 percent over last year.
Although the Syrian economic situation is difficult�prospects
are for the worst grain crop in a decade--it is not critical. The
currency remains strong on international markets, and official
foreign exchange reserves are probably the same or even slightly
higher than a year ago. The money supply has increased, but
prices remain at their normal seasonal levels. The new budget,
however, may lead to a new era of deficit spending and instability.
To secure additional revenue, Syria may press the Iraq Pe-
troleum Company (IPC) and the Aramco-owned Tapline for
sharply increased payments for pipelines passing through Syria.
Damascus and Cairo are pressing IPC to construct a new major
pipeline through Syria. This year Syria will receive an estimated
$18,300,000 from IPC and about $1,300,000 from Tapline.
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Macmillan Mission Fails to Resolve Cyprus Issue
The recent trip of British Prime Minister Macmillan to
Athens, Ankara, and Nicosia apparently resulted in no appre-
ciable advance toward even an interim settlement of the dispute.
Although the trip was designed to develop a favorable atmos-
phere for negotiations, Macmillan advanced no new proposals.
In Athens, he explained in detail the British seven-year
plan for Cyprus, originally annOunced in Parliament on 19 June.
While Greek opposition to the plan appeared to waver on some
points, Premier Karamanlis refused to accept provisions call-
ing for official Turkish and Greek government representatives
on the Governor's Council. Conversations between Cyprus Gov-
ernor Foot and Archbishop Makarios resulted only in an evasive
statement by Makarios agreeing that the preservation of peace on
Cyprus was important. Subsequent to the visit of Macmillan,
Athens announced plans to resubmit the issue to the next session
of the UN general Assembly.
In Ankara, where the British plan was originally rejected,
there has been a reappraisal in recent weeks and conciliatory
statements indicating that the "partnership" aspects of the new
proposals can be reconciled with the Turkish demand for eventual
partition of Cyprus. The Turks still desire to have the final solu-
tion for Cyprus, i. e., partition, spelled out at this time but may
accept the British plan as an interim measure. Ankara would
probably insist on having Greek and Turkish representatives on
the Governor's Council, however, as the Turks regard this as
one of the most attractive features of the British plan.
On Cyprus, a recent large-scale security drive against EOKA
has met with considerable success and may preclude immediate re-
sumption of hostilities by EOICA even if 'there is no international agree-
ment on the island's future. In additionv the British have made it
clear to Greek Cypriot leaders that Makarios will be permitted
back on Cyprus only after an extended period of peace. British
action at this time to implement the new plan despite the objec-
tions of Athens and Makarios would nevertheless result in an
immediate call by EOKA.1...A..,' rIT'iN7na f 11 " a CM (If
sabotage and terrorism.
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Bloc Arms Deliveries to Indonesia
One of the six IL-28 jet bombers which were recently
reported being assembled at the Djakarta airfield was ob-
served in flight over Djakarta on 9 August. Other bloc air-
craft already delivered to Indonesia include 20 IL-14 trans-
ports, several MIG-17 jet fighters, and possibly as many as
15 MIG jet trainers.
Although figures vary on the number of Soviet bloc air-
craft which the Indonesian Air Force purchased early this
year, the total apparently includes up to 30 IL-28s, 20 IL-14's,
35 MIG-17's, and 20 MIG-15's. All of the IL-14's have been de-
livered by air; other aircraft have been arriving by sea.
The Indonesian Air Force has lost several of its limited
number of combat aircraft in operations against the dissidents.
The rapidity with which it can replace its losses with the newly
purchased aircraft will depend on the speed with which Indo-
nesian personnel can be trained in the use of jet planes. Train-
ing programs are under way in the bloc and in Egypt) as well
as in Indonesia.
Indonesia,is army and reportedly the navy also have ar-
ranged for the supply of bloc arms. Total cost of the bloc-
Indonesian arms deals, including aircraft, is at least $100,000,-
000 and may be as much as $200,000,000.
Two shiploads of bloc arms were delivered to Indonesia in
May and June. , A third Soviet vessel carry-
ing arms arrived on 29 July and a fourth docked in Djakarta on
or about 3 August.
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III. THE WEST
British Ideas on the Middle East
British Foreign Secretary Lloyd and his top advisers indi-
cated during extensive talks on 10 August with Deputy Under
Secretary Murphy that British Middle East policy is tending to-
ward a working arrangement with Arab nationalism.
Lloyd emphasized his desire to remove British troops from
Jordan and his eagerness to obtain at least a temporary "solu-
tion" for Jordan from the special UN General Assembly session.
He said the best hope for Jordan might be to prop up the Husayn
regime temporarily--such as by making Jordan a "ward of the
UN" with a UNEF on its borders and a radiomonitoring group
inside. He indicated hope that by implying determination to
keep their troops in Jordan and Lebanon "for ten years if need
be," Britain and the US could induce Nasir and the USSR to start
working for "something realistic."
Lloyd suggested that neutrality guaranteed by an interna-
tional convention along the lines of Austria might be a good idea
for Lebanon. While reiterating that the West should stand firm
on holding the Persian Gulf sheikdoms for the present, Lloyd
said that a Lebanese neutrality treaty might provide a good pre-
cedent for that area.
Lloyd expressed doubt that Nasir would either make or kee7
any agreement
reflecting the strong current
of British public opinion toward eventual compromise with Arab
nationalism. Lloyd said it would suit Britain very well to work
out some modus vivendi with Nasir. Lloyd believes the new
Iraqi Government must also be given a "clean run," though chances
of developing a working relationship are poor.
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