CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1958/08/26

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• Publication Date: August 26, 1958

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CENTRAL
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26 AUGUST 1958
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
Special Watch Committee report on
Taiwan Strait situation. (Page i,
Daily Brief)
Chinese Communists continue shelling
offshore islands and move more naval
vessels into Santu Bay.
Chinese Communists promise Cam-
bodia "further assistance."
Algerian rebel leaders in Cairo au-
thorize assassination attempt on
De Gaulle during his Algerian visit.
Israel sees some improvement in
relations with Britain, but not with
France.
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17 August 1958
DAILY BRIEF
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
Special Watch Committee Report on Taiwan Strait Situa-
tion (as of 1300 EDT, 25 August 1958):
The Chinese Communists now possess an air capability
in place for major attacks. on Taiwan and the Pescadores.
The Chinese Communists have increased their capabili-
ties to bring heavy pressure, including air and naval block-
ade and artillery bombardment, all of which have already
started, on Chinmen (Quemoy) and Little Chinmen; however,
they have not yet brought their ground forces and amphibious
capability to the level believed necessary for a frontal as-
sault unless preceded by prolonged heavy artillery and air
bombardment. It is possible that a frontal assault could be
made against Little Chinmen with existing ground forces while
Chinmen is neutralized by air and artillery bombardment.
The Chinese Communists have the capability of seizing
any of the smaller islands in the Chinmen group.
The Chinese Communists have the military capabilities
to launch a successful amphibious operation against the Matsus,
the White Dogs, or the Wuchus (see map facing page 3) with
little or no warning, using local craft and ground forces al-
ready in position.
It is likely that the Chinese Communists will continue ar-
tillery barrages along with intensified air and naval interdiction
of supply lines to the offshore islands. Air attacks on the
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offshore islands.are probable but initially would be probing
to determine Chinese Nationalist and US reactions. Chinese
Communist seizure of one or more of the smaller offshore
islands is expected. The Chinese Nationalist and US reac-
tions to these moves will largely determine whether or not
attempts will be made to seize the larger islands of Chinmen
and Matsu. They probably do not intend to initiate major of-
fensive military action against Taiwan and the Pescadores in
the immediate future.
*Taiwan Strait Situation:(as of 0100 EDT, 26 August): The
Chinese Communists continued their artillery bombardment of
the Chinmen ,(Que moy)_Is lands on 26 August.
Chinese Communist naval vessels continue w move into tne
Santu Bay area immediately to the north of the Matsu Islands.
(Page 2) (Maps)
Communist China - Cambodia: In the joint communiqu�s-
sued at the end of Cambodian Premier Sihanouk's visit to Peiping
on 24 August, the Chinese Communists expressed readiness to
extend economic assistance in addition to the $23,000,000 granted
under the 1956 aid agreement, but made no reference to military
aid. (Page 3)
IL ASIA-AFRICA
*De Gaulle - Algeria: The Algerian rebel executive com-
mittee in Cairo has authorized an attempt to assassinate De
Gaulle when he visits Algeria this week at the conclusion of his
African tour. French authorities are probably aware of the
rebel plan, and security precautions may make an attempt im-
possible. In view of the new wave of rebel sabotage and terror-
ism in France itself, even an unsuccessful assassination attempt
would strengthen French rightists and resolidify rightist-army
ties. A successful attempt would probably facilitate a military
seizure of power in France, possibly with Information Minister
Jacques Soustelle as premier.
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III. THE WEST
Israel-France-Britain: France seems to be taking a
more cautious attitude toward Israel at the same time as
Britain is appearing more cooperative. De Gaulle told Is-
raeli Foreign Minister Meir recently that France would not
enter a formal alliance but would "honor its commitments"
--by which the Israelis understand a continued French will-
ingness to sell military equipment. The British told Mrs.
Moir that they are no longer suggesting territorial sacrifices
by Israel in order to reach a settlement with the Arabs, and
gave her the impression thstt they would sell Israel half-tracks
and two small submarines. (Page 5)
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I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
Taiwan Strait Situation (as of 0100 EDT, 26 August):
Chinese Communist artillery bombardment of the off-
shore islands has continued into the fourth, day, A barrage,
beginning 32 minutes after midnight on 26 August, followed
slackening of artillery fire on 25 August and was directed
against Chinmen (Quemoy). The Chinese Nationalists claim
that in air action on 25 August, Nationalist fighters knocked
down two MIG's out of a flight of 48 over the Strait. This
claim is unconfirmed.
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claim more than 300 artillery pieces, including 152mm and
122mm guns, participated in the artillery attacks against
the Qeumoys on 23 August.
Two unidentified Chinese Communist naval vessels, pos-
sibly motor torpedo boats, made a rapid movement southward
to the Santu Bay area on 25 August In the last three weeks,
four auxiliary ships and four other units, probably motor
torpedo boats, have also arrived in the Santu Bay vicinity from
the Shanghai-Choushan Island area.
an additional auxiliary vessel is enroute
to Santu Bay. As of 25 August, two new Chinese Communist
naval base stations may have been activated in the bays im-
mediately north and south of Amoy.
In its broadcasts to Taiwan, Peiping thus far has not stepped
up appeals for defection, which were prominent in the 1954
"liberate Taiwan" propaganda. A 24 August commentary por-
trays the United States as an unreliable ally in stating that
Chiang Kai-shek is not getting sufficient aid because he is 'not
as useful as before:'
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Sihanouk Concludes Visit to Communist China
Cambodian Premier Sihanoukts Peiping visit ended on
24 August with statements indicating that the Chinese Com-
munists have probably been successful in deepening Cam-
bodia's commitment to pro-Communist neutrality. Sihanouk,
following up Cambodian recognition of Peiping in July,
announced that the two governments will establish diplo-
matic representation on the ambassadorial level. He re-
marked that Cambodia would not give up neutrality "for all
the riches in the world."
Sihanouk had one talk with Mao Tse-tung that lasted
six hours. His itinerary suggests that the Chinese Com-
munist leaders concentrated on impressing him with
Communist China's industrial achievements. In the joint
communique issued at the end of the visit, Peiping stated
Its readiness to extend economic assistance, including
gifts of small iron and steel works, in addition to the
$23,000, 000 granted under the 1956 aid agreement.
No reference was made to military aid, and the
Cambodian planning minister told a US official in Phnom
Penh on 22 August that Cambodia would not seek a "mil:-
itary alliance" with Peiping or Chinese Communist mil-
itary equipment. In the communique Chou En-lai merely
expressed "regret" tnat Cambodia's territory was
frequently "invaded and blockaded" by neighbors�an ob-
vious reference to South Vietnam and Thailand
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II, ASIA-AFRICA
Algerian Rebels Plan to Assassinate De Gaulle This Week
guerrilla
elements, apparently inside Algeria, have sought and received
permission from the National Liberation Front's (FLN) top-
level Coordination Committee in Cairo to assassinate French
Premier de Gaulle, who is to wind up his African tour with a
three-thy visit to Algeria from 27 to 29 August. The'attempt
will presumably be made in the eastern Algerian city of Con-
stantine, where De Gaulle complicated security arrangements
during his June visit by mingling extensively with the Moslem
crowds.
security precautions may be sufficient to dis-
courage an attempt, particularly since other grandiose proj -
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Even an unsuccessful attempt, however, would almost
certainly have k rave repercussions in France. In conjunction
with the new wave of FLN sabotage and terrorism in metro-
politan France, it would strengthen rightist elements and re-
solidify the rightist-military ties which launched the 13 May
Algiers coup and brought De Gaulle to power. A successful
attempt would probably precipitate an outright military seizure
of power in France, possibly with Information Minister Jacques
Soustelle as civilian premier and "front" for the army.
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II I. THE WEST
French and British Relations with Israel
French Premier de Gaulle,
assured Israeli Foreign Minister Golda Meir during her
early August visit to Paris that France "would honor its com-
mitments to Israel," but said France would not enter into a
formal alliance. The full extent of French-Israeli military agree-
ments, based on close cooperation during and since the Suez
crisis, is said to be unknown even to French Foreign Ministry
officials normally concerned with Israel.
De Gaulle has previously been reported as wanting to soft-
pedal the French-Israeli relationship to facilitate his policy
of rapprochement with the Arab states, which is based on the
conviction that the West "must come to terms with Arab natio7-
alism."
Britain, promised
Mrs. Meir to sell Israel half-tracks--plus two small submarines
at $1,400,000 each. This is consistent with information previ-
ously received from the British Foreign Office that Foreign
Secretary Lloyd agreed "in principle" to furnish naval equip-
ment and half-tracks and to give careful consideration to Israel's
further requests, which included tanks and planes. London has
stated, however, that many technical steps are required before
such equipment can be made available. According to press re-
ports, an Israeli representative arrived in London on 25 August
to engage in further arms talks.
During the London talks, Foreign Secretary Lloyd endeav-
ored to give Mrs. Meir the impression that he was taking her
into his confidence and explained that London no longer had any
intention of suggesting that Israel make territorial sacrifices in
order to reach a settlement with the Arabs.
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THE PRESIDENT
The Vice President
Executive Offices of the White House
Special Assistant for National Security Affairs
Scientific Adviser to the President
Director of the Budget
Office of Defense and Civilian Mobilization
Special Assistant for Security Operations Coordination
Board of Consultants on Foreign Intelligence Activities
Special Assistant for Foreign Economic Policy
Special Adviser to the President
The Treasury Department
The Secretary of the Treasury
The Department of State
The Secretary of State
The Under Secretary of State
The Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs
The Deputy Under Secretary for Political Affairs
The Deputy Under Secretary for Administration
The Counselor
Director, International Cooperation Administration
The Director of Intelligence and Research
The Department of Defense
The Secretary of Defense
The Deputy Secretary of Defense
The Secretary of the Army
The Secretary of the Navy
The Secretary of the Air Force
The Chairman, The Joint Chiefs of Staff
Commandant, United States Marine Corps
The Director, The Joint Staff
Chief of Staff, United States Army
Chief of Naval Operations, United States Navy
Chief of Staff, United States Air Force
Assistant to Secretary of Defense for Special Operations
Deputy Director for Intelligence, The Joint Staff
Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Department of the Army
Director of Naval Intelligence, Department of the Navy
Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence, Department of the Air Force
Supreme Allied Commander, Europe
Commander in Chief, Pacific
The Department of the Interior
The Secretary of the Interior
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Director
Atomic Energy Commission
The Chairman
National Security Agency
The Director
National Indications Center
The Director
United States Information Agency
The Director
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