GENERAL

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-01617A006100060003-1
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 21, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 30, 2008
• Sequence Number: 3
• Publication Date: March 29, 1950
• Content Type: SUMMARY

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GENERAL
1. Views of US Ambassadors on German problem--The US
Ambassadors to European nations, meeting in Rome, have
agreed that the US should continue its general policy in
Western Germany, with perhaps increased emphasis
upon action designed to counter increasingly vigorous
"Soviet infiltration and propaganda," The Ambassadors
recommend that.- (a) the Western protest over the forma-
tion of an East German military force be expedited; (b) the
western occupation powers repeat their offer of free elec-
tions in Germany; and (c) "vigorous and immediate efforts"
be made with respect to Berlin., especially to relieve the
cpressing9 ' economic situation, The US Ambassadors con-
sider Berlin's retention to be "vital" to the West. The
US Ambassadors also recommend that the policy of non-
recognition of the German Democratic Republic be rigidly
maintained and that a Western 'tripartite or larger con-
ference be held to discuss the German refugee and ex-
pellee problem. The Ambassadors agreed that their
next meeting should be held in Berlin, probably in July 1950.
2. US views on Hong Kong aircraft--The Department of State
has instructed US Ambassador Douglas in London to make
strong representations to the UK Government at the highest
level as soon as possible urging British executive action
to deny to the Chinese Communists the former Chinese
Nationalist aircraft and aircraft equipment now the subject
of litigation in Hong Kong. . (A Hong Kong court recently
refused to grant an injunction freezing the former Chinese
Nationalist aircraft and aircraft equipment pending the
outcome of current litigation.) The Department points out
that British acquiescence to withdrawal of further equip-
ment or planes by the Chinese Communists would contribute
directly to the military potential of the Soviet sphere and
may seriously prejudice US -UK relations and current
prospects for US military and economic aid to the UK.
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The Department instructs Douglas to stress to British
Foreign Secretary Bevin that the overriding considera-
tion of the US in withholding the aircraft and equipment
from the Chinese Communists is one of security for
the Western Powers
EUROPE
3. GREECE. Prime Minister may resign-?US Ambassador
Grady reports that in a recent conversation Greek Prime
Minister Venizelos appeared extremely worried over
the stability of his government and over possible difficulties
within his own Liberal Party-, Grady expresses the opinion,
that Venizelos may resign before Parliament convenes
31 March 1950 and may offer to support the candidacy. of
General Plastiras in the belief that these voluntary actions
now would help save his own prestige and that of the Liberal
Party,
(CIA Comment. CIA agrees that Venizelos may be
compelled by mounting popular and political pressure to
resign before parliament convenes, although his :resigna-
tion might be delayed because of continued maneuvering
by the King. CIA further believes that the termination of
the present government, by making possible the forma-
tion of a broadly based coalition government under Plastiras,
would tend to increase Greek political stability.)
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