CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN

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• Document Creation Date: December 16, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 15, 2004
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• Publication Date: March 8, 1963
• Content Type: REPORT

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CONTENTS
1. Syria. Iraqi army alerted to support 8 March
Damascus coupe (Page 1)
2. Cuba- USSR: Photography reveals some activity
at two Soviet military camps in Cuba. (Page 2)
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5. Indonesia-Philippines - Malaysia: Indonesia presses
Philippines for joint action against projected Malay-
sian. Federation. (Page 6)
6. Afghanistan: Prime Minister Daud resigns. (Page 7) 25X1
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.. Turkey: Inonu may reshuffle. cabinet before Na-
tional Assembly reconvenes on 18 March. (Page 9)
9. Congo: US ambassador pessimistic over present
situation in. Congo, (Page 10)
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East Africa - United Kingdom: An independent Kenya
would be eligible for Ethiopian military aid. (Page 11)
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11.; Belgium: Spaak says Belgium cannot now join
NATO multilateral nuclear force. (Page 12)
12. West Germany: Bonn indicates support--with
certain reservations--of NATO multilateral
nuclear force. (Page 13)
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*Syria: Military elements, believed to be Baath-
ist-inspired, seized power in Syria early on 8 March.
The coup, which followed the Baathist blow
against -Qasim in Iraq by exactly one month to the
day, has received the support of all major army ele-
ments.
The new Syrian. regime is broadcasting a Baath-
ist propaganda line emphasizing, Syria's unity with
Iraq, the UAR, and Algeria--and its opposition to
Communism.
to ,the Syrian border. Cairo Radio, apparently caught
unaware, quickly followed up with its declaration of
The Iraqi Baathist regime immediately broad-
cast its full support for the Syrian coup, put the Iraqi
armed forces on full alert status., anad .ordered units
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Cuba-USSR: A preliminary scan of the high-
altitude photography I -]reveals some ac-
tivity, possibly related to the movement of Soviet
troops, at two of the Soviet military camps in Cuba..
At the Remedios camp, unidentified -material
was observed alongside three barracks
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fied material was observed= Several
cargo trucks were parked near Z~=arracks.
At the Holguin complex, two probable radars,
one large tent, and one small tent were not visible
at the apparent communications site north of the en-
campment where they had been observedF
Photography I :] although not clear, incu-
cates that some of these objects were being moved,
Some- other types of Soviet units previously
have shifted locations within Cuba. The activity at
Remedios and HoWn has not developed to an ex-
tent which. would indicate whether this is, a local
move or a withdrawal.
Other recent photography shows that a. few tents
have been removed from scattered locations at both
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Indonesia-Philippines-Malaysia:; Indonesia is
pressing the Philippines for joint action in opposing
the projected Federation. of Malaysi
~F reign Minister Subandrio is scheduled to ar-
rive, in Manila today to follow up talks held there in
recent days by his. deputy.
The Philippine Government so far has rejected
Indohf' esia's proposal for joint action, holding that
each country must oppose Malaysia in its own way.
President Macapagal recently implied that Manila
.would not recognize Malaysia. if it is pushed through
as scheduled by this August. As an alternative, he
is promoting the concept of a Malayan confederation
embracing the Philippines and Indonesia in addition
to the areas designated for Malaysia.
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Afghanistan: )Prime Minister Daud has reportedly
submitted his resignation in a dispute with the King,
and a new government may be announced soo
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There had already been considerable dissension
within the royal family and high government circles
in. recent months over Afghanistan's increasing de-
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quence closing , the border to shipments icrossing
Pakistan.
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Ka tT, the matter is still being handled privately
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Turkey: Premier Inonu's prestige continues to
decline, and he may reshuffle his cabinet in an of -
fort to strengthen. his coalition government before
the National Assembly reconvenes on 18 March.
The coalition is sharply divided over the govern-
ment's slowness in releasing imprisoned members of
the old Menderes regime. The opposition, for its
part, has scored in drawing attention to the slow pace
of economic growth. There has been speculation that
President Gursel may replace Inonu with an independ-
ent prime minister backed by a coalition drawn from
all parties.
President Bayar, who has been imprisoned since
1960, is seriously ill. His death could prompt new
demonstrations against the regime. Some 20,000
people attended the funeral of Ba ar's wife, who died
last December.
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simist ci over the present situation in the Congo`.
Cmbassador Gullion feels that the end of Katanga's
secession has not improved the political climate
significantly, and he expects that new attempts will
be made in the now reconvening Parliament to bring
down Adoula
} U e reports that Tshombe's possibly imminent
return from Europe to Elisabethville may signal a
dangerous period ahead, particularly in the light of
the departure of a substantial number of UN troops
and the high percentage of Katangan gendarmes who
have. not surrendered. The ambassador believes
that Katangan leaders are feigning cooperation, but
actually dragging their feet on integration. The new
alliance between North and South Katangan leaders,
he feels, will spell trouble for the central govern-
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Gizen a who has been in prisonlle
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Congo : The US Embassy in Leopoldville is pes-
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East Africa - United Kingdom : Ethiopia has
offered to provide military assistance to an inde-
pendent Kenya for defense against Somali irreden-
tist incursions,
An Ethiopian Foreign Ministry spokesman pri-
vately stated on 6 March that Ethiopian, assistance
would be available to Kenya to regain any Somali
inhabited Kenya territory surrendered to the Somali
Republic by the UK. He said that such assistance
would not be forthcoming as long as Kenya's affairs
remain under UK control.
JBritain currently plans to grant regional auton-
omy o Somalis residing in eastern Kenya rather
than give up any territory. London hopes this move
will lessen enthusiasm among Somali Kenyans. for
secession and will discourage irresponsible action
by Mogadiscio. London's recognition of special
tribal interests in Kenya, however, is likely, in
fact, to lead Somali tribesmen to believe that Brit-
ain will ultimately allow their union with the Somali
Republic, as. well as to stimulate demands for au-
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Belgium: Spaak told Ambassador Merchant on
6 Marc that elgium cannot take a favorable stand
now on the proposed NATO multilateral nuclear
force, but held out hope of later Belgian participation
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(, S?paak said that premature talks on the force
might crystallize opposition to it now led by Defense
Minister Segers and key members of the Senate.
Conditions for a "favorable evolution of the situa-
tion;' however, would include: British, German,
and Italian commitments to the force; manageable
costs; and prior reorganization. and reorientation
of the Belgian defense effor7
aak also said that if Belgium and other Eu-
ropean countries were permitted to participate in
the production of equipment for the multilateral
force, and thus to gain access to modern technology
in nuclear research and development, they would
have strong inducement to joiri"7
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West Germany: Bonn has indicated support of
a NA multilateral nuclear force, but with certain
reservation!
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Tefense Minister von Hassel told Ambassador
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during his recent visit to Washington to the concept
of mixed manning, which he now regards as "feasi-
ble and right
said Bonn believes nuclear submarines
would be the best carrier fora NATO nuclear force,
but indicated that surface ships might be acceptable
in the initial stage. He said that Bonn favors the
majority vote principle in a decision for use of the
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Merchant on 6 March that his government views the
force as a means of enhancing the strength and unity
of N He agreed there should be rapid move-
ment from the discussion to the implementation
stage, and that unresolved questions should be left
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THE PRESIDENT
The Vice President
Executive Offices of the White House
Special Counsel to the President
The Special Assistant for National Security Affairs
The Scientific Adviser to the President
The Director of the Budget
The Director, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The Department of State
The Secretary of State
The Under Secretary of State
The Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
The Deputy Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
The Counselor and Chairman of the Policy Planning Council
The Director of Intelligence and Research
The Treasury Department
The Secretary of the Treasury
The Under Secretary of the Treasury
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 Assistant Secretary of Defense (International Security Affairs)
The Assistant Secretary of Defense
The Chairman, The Joint Chiefs of Staff
Chief of Naval Operations, United States Navy
Chief of Staff, United States Air Force
Chief of Staff, United States Army
Commandant, United States Marine Corps
U.S. Rep., Military Committee and Standing Group, NATO
Supreme Allied Commander, Europe
Commander in Chief, Pacific
Commander in Chief, Atlantic
The Director, Defense Intelligence Agency
The Director, The Joint Staff
The Director for Intelligence, The Joint Staff
The Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Department of Army
The Director of Naval Intelligence, Department of Navy
The Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence, Department of the Air Force
The Department of Justice
The Attorney General
The Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Director
The Atomic Energy Commission
The Chairman
The National Security Agency
The Director
The United States Information Agency
The Director
The National Indications Center
The Director
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