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834.00 Revolutions/13: Telegram

The Minister in Paraguay (Howard) to the Secretary of State

Asunción, August 11, 1937—midnight.
[Received August 12—9:40 a.m.]

10. A highly placed person who is reliable and in a position to know, states that a division in the Chaco is in open revolt against central government. This information is strictly confidential and nothing appears to be known outside highest Government circles. City completely tranquil.

Many automobiles in front of and much movement at home of President Franco at this moment.

Howard