862.20210/2019: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Argentina (Armour)
1681. In view of the fact that various news sources have knowledge that a memorandum regarding Axis subversive activities has [Page 242] been delivered to the Argentine Government, I believe it would be desirable, unless you see objection, for you to authorize the representatives of the associations and newspapers mentioned in your telegram 2196 of November 6, 7 p.m.78 to carry a story to the simple effect that, in view of the request of the Argentine Government for details of Axis activity in Argentina, a statement has been furnished the Argentine Government. No details need be given as to the content of the memorandum. Such a simple statement would not only put an end to all sorts of speculation but would also let the Argentine public know that the requested proofs have been furnished and that responsibility for action rests with the Argentine Government.
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