CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1959/09/04

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• Publication Date: September 4, 1959

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I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
Communist China--Peiping may be
preparing domestic purge as loss of
prestige over economic shortcomings
becomes evident.
USSR begins to exploit atmosphere
surrounding forthcoming Eisenhower-
Khrushchev talks in urging US allies
to loosen ties.
IL ASIA-AFRICA
Iran to make gesture toward resum
tion of negotiations with USSR.
Nasir may try to get arms from the
West.
India�Army expected to restore con-
ditions in Calcutta to normal.
Belgian Congo--Progress toward in-
dependence receives setback with
resignation of Belgian minister of the
Congo.
Algeria�Rebels attack near Tunisian
border probably to relieve pressure
from Frenrh in Kabylie Mountains;
further clashes expected.
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III. THE WEST
0 De Gaulle expected to proclaim Algeria's
right to self-determination after "pacifi-
cation"; Premier Debre reportedly or-
ganizing opposition.
0 Cuba--Some antigovernment activity
apparently continues.
LATE ITEMS
Laotian cabinet decision to request
UN and SEATO intervention reported.
Iraq�Senior army officers reported
planning early coup.
0 Argentina�New army crisis flares
over command appointments.
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I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
Communist China: Chinese Communist attacks in the
past week on "right opportunist" critics of the regime's
'economic policies indicate the serious concern of the top
leadership with its loss of prestige stemming from the re-
sults of the "leap forward" and commune programs. Ref-
erences to the critics as "incorrigible" and guilty of "crim-
inal activity" suggest that a shake-up�perhaps involving
some central committee members but probably not extending
into the party politburo--may be in the offing. Statements
that "patterns"--implying Soviet methods--are not sacrosanct
and insistence that Chinese innovations are in line with Marx-
ist doctrinp probably reflect Peiping's irritation over Moscow's
criticisms of the c Chinese departures from
the Soviet pattern. ) (Page 1)
USSR: A Soviet Foreign Ministry official,
attacked Athens' pol-
icies as "out of harmony with the prevailing general spirit,"
The Soviet offi-
cial declared that Moscow is waiting to see what Greece will
do to "extricate itself" from the "impasse" brought about by
close alignment with the United States. This and other recent
Soviet statements on the Eisenhower-Khrushchev exchange of
visits suggest that Moscow is seeking to exploit the visits to
urge smaller allies of the US to improve relations with the bloc.
IL ASIA-AFRICA
Iran-USSR: Iran is evidently* seeking a way to reopen nego-
tiations with the USSR without appearing to capitulate to Soviet
0. pressures. Iranian Foreign Minister Aram, on 2 September,
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Instructed Ambassador Masud-Ansari to offer "in your meet-
ing" with Premier Khrushchey to return to Tehran and pro-
pose/ as the ambassador's "own views," the joint confirmation
of the 1927 Soviet-Iranian Treaty of Guarantee and Neutrality
with certain changes previously proposed by the Iranians.
(Page 3)
UAR:Dresident Nasir is reported to have discussed with
other UAR officials the possibility of again obtaining arms
from the West, since he believes that the UAR should have
an arms source other than the Soviet Union. Some of these
officials subsequently made tentative approaches to American
representatives in Cairo. There have been previous reports
that the UAR was seeking to develop spare parts sources out-
side the Soviet bloc, and exploration of the possibility of ob-
taining some Western arms conforms with Nasir's current
objective of balancing the IJAR's commitments among the great
powerD
India: Violent rioting which began in Calcutta on 31 August
in protest against high food prices continued until 3 September
when the previously planned general strike went into effect.
Indian Army troops called in on 3 September are expected
quickly to restore conditions to normal. There is no indica-
tion that the vandalism--for which Calcutta is renowned�has
spread to other parts of West Bengal State.
Belgian Congo: The resignation on 3 September of the
Belgian minister of the Congo, Maurice Van Hemelrijck/ may
make more difficult the orderly political evolution of the Congo/
where African political agitation is increasing. He had pushed
for the formation of a provisional Congolese government in
1960 and had inspired general African confidence/ while be-
ing subjected to criticism by conservative interests in Brus-
sels and among the European settlers in the Congo. Van
Hemelrijck's resignation apparently because of cabinet oppo-
sition to a speed-up in the Congo's progress toward independ-
ence, will probably arouse growing African distrust of Brus-
sels and could lead to the downfall of the Belgian cabinet.
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Algeria: An engagement near the Tunisian border on
2 September in which the French reportedly repulsed an at-
tack by several hundred Algerians based in Tunisia probably
represents a rebel attempt to relieve pressure on insurgent
forces in the Kabylie Mountains and to demonstrate rebel capa-
bilities during the Eisenhower - De Gaulle meetings. A rebel
message of 24 August instructed commanders that "everything
must be done on an extremely urgent basis to relieve. ..areas
now bearing the effects of French operations." The French
reportedly believe the rebels are gathering along the Tuni-
sian border. Further clashes�possibly in Tunisian terri-
tory�may take place. (TOP SECRET DAUNT)
III. THE WEST
France-Algeria:CDe Gaulle in his speech anticipated in
mid-September will probably proclaim Algeria's right to self-
determination once the army has achieved pacification.
De Gaulle
envisages tne creation oi an Aigenanassemmy to determine the
area's future status, but he may not say so or specify any time
in his speech. His willingness to be specific will depend
nY,on whether he feels he has convinced army leaders in Algeria
(1 that any new proposals would not endanger French-Algerian
ties. Paris journalistic circles believe Premier Debre is at-
tempting to organize an effective opposition to De Gaulle's plans.)
(Page 5)
Cuba: There are continuing indications of antigovernment
activity, particularly in the mountains of Pinar del Rio Province
west of Havana. A recent trip by Fidel Castro to the area, os-
e tensibly to visit agricultural installations, may have been made
0 ' ecause of disturbances there. Meanwhile the Cuban Govern-
ment appears to be moving closer toward a formal break in
� lomatic relations with Haiti. (Page 6)
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