325.1121 Bethune, Larry K./15: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Chile ( Culbertson )

16. The General Motors Export Company had advised the Department of the receipt of information indicating that a number of the [Page 935] General Motors’ representatives in Chile have received threats of personal violence, and that in view of the actual assault on Mr. V. M. Kaminsky, who had likewise been so threatened, it is desired that the Embassy undertake to have adequate protection extended to them.

If in your opinion such action is necessary you may informally and in a most friendly manner bring the apprehensions of this important American company regarding the safety of its personnel to the attention of the appropriate authorities.

Stimson