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    The military in Medan, Sumatra has overridden the local governor's decision to ban a newspaper called Tjahaja, showing their authority over the governor and the communist PKI party that had supported the ban. The timing of the military's decision, which came soon after the Sumatra commander returned from meeting in Jakarta, suggests the move was coordinated with higher authorities to weaken the governor and PKI's influence. This skirmish represents the first public instance where the military has challenged the governor's authority in the region using their security powers.

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    The military in Medan, Sumatra has overridden the local governor's decision to ban a newspaper called Tjahaja, showing their authority over the governor and the communist PKI party that had supported the ban. The timing of the military's decision, which came soon after the Sumatra commander returned from meeting in Jakarta, suggests the move was coordinated with higher authorities to weaken the governor and PKI's influence. This skirmish represents the first public instance where the military has challenged the governor's authority in the region using their security powers.

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    The military in Medan, Sumatra has overridden the local governor's decision to ban a newspaper called Tjahaja, showing their authority over the governor and the communist PKI party that had supported the ban. The timing of the military's decision, which came soon after the Sumatra commander returned from meeting in Jakarta, suggests the move was coordinated with higher authorities to weaken the governor and PKI's influence. This skirmish represents the first public instance where the military has challenged the governor's authority in the region using their security powers.

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    TJELEGR Foreign Service of the

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    Recd: June 8, 1965


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    INFO: NO: 509 June 7, 1965


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    CHAR.GB ACTION: DJAKARTA 509 INFO DEPT 135
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    RF REF CONTEL 508 TO DJAKARTA 134 TO DEPT
    ECON
    POL Darjatmo decision regarding Tjahaja publication first public
    CT instance here where military has used PEPELRADA ~
    (DWIKORA) authority overrule Governor.

    Instance chosen clear challenge to Governor and PKI; only


    last week Governor banned paper on grounds local authorities
    had not given approval prior publication. PKI controlled
    National Front, Youth Front, and PWI had publicly called for
    banning and cheered Governors decision. Darjatmo decision
    as published calls on Pantja Tunggal (local authorities)
    !jational Front, Youth Front and PWI by name to submit proof
    "if possible" to Darjatmo that license should be revoke d.

    Decision issued afternoon June 6 and timing following return


    of all Sumatra Commander Mokoginta from Dj akarta morning
    June 6 too coincidental.

    Governor and PKI undoubtedly maneuvering in Djakarta but


    Army clear winner in first skirmish.

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    Phone: 202/994‐7000, Fax: 202/994‐7005, nsarchiv@gwu.edu 

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