840.48/2665a: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister in Poland (Gibson)
115. For your information.
It is probable that Relief Bill for $50,000,000 will not be passed by Congress and it will therefore be necessary to depend entirely upon Grain Corporation’s power and necessity to sell its surplus stocks of [Page 267] flour on credit. In accordance with the President’s authority and in consultation with the Treasury and State Departments, Grain Corporation will give preference to those countries, principally Poland and Austria, where the need is greatest. Grain Corporation is therefore preparing to grant Poland an additional 100,000 tons of wheat flour.
Telegrams have also been sent to all European neutrals and the principal South American countries urging them to join the Allies and United States in a comprehensive plan for the relief of Central Europe including the supplying of raw materials for the resumption of industries.