867N.48/34a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul General at Jerusalem (Wadsworth)
The American Red Cross has received appeals that it make available funds for the relief of those stricken by air raid attacks in Palestine and it is considering the donation of $25,000 for such a purpose.
Please telegraph the Department whether the Palestine Red Cross mentioned in your despatch no. 1247 of March 21, 194050 is adequately organized to ensure an efficient and impartial distribution of funds which might be made available by the American Red Cross, bearing in mind that the distribution would have to be made without distinction of religion and race. If in your opinion the Palestine Red Cross is not adequate, the Department desires your recommendation concerning other organizations through which such distribution might be made.
Please inform the Department also whether the British authorities have made plans for the relief of those affected by the air raid attacks and, if so, the extent of the financial aid envisaged.
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