365.115/4: Telegram
The Chargé in Italy (Reed) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 16—8:25 a.m.]
335. Department’s telegram No. 112, November 15, 7 p.m. It is understood that all Stock Exchange privileges in Italy formerly held by persons of the Jewish race have been withdrawn without distinction of nationality.
[Page 602]On October 19 the Embassy addressed a communication to the Foreign Office pointing out that the responsibilities of Mr. Blattner’s position as the representative of an American concern were such that withdrawal of these privileges would operate to the detriment of the company’s interests and requesting that the special commission afford sympathetic consideration to his case.