611.3531/1614: Telegram

The Ambassador in Argentina (Armour) to the Secretary of State

61. Department’s telegram No. 10, January 8, 7 p.m. The Minister for Foreign Affairs informed me last evening that owing to the resignation of Dr. Piñedo, the president of the Central Bank, Dr. Bosch had telegraphed instructions to Dr. Prebisch permitting him to delay his return in accordance with the suggestions made by our Government and agreed to by Dr. Piñedo and himself. Dr. Roca added that he was telegraphing the Argentine Ambassador explaining the situation and I understand instructing him to cooperate fully in any discussions that may take place.

Armour