740.00112A European War, 1939/11961f: Circular telegram

The Secretary of State to Diplomatic Representatives in the American Republics

There are increasing indications that Falange members and proVichy French are serving Axis interests in American republics. Accordingly these groups should be considered for inclusion Proclaimed List in appropriate cases.

In Falange cases consideration should be given to local circumstances and recommendations generally confined to leaders and active members who are believed to be pro-Axis.

In Vichy French cases recommendations should be confined generally to (1) firms controlled from occupied France; (2) persons or firms supporting Vichy–Axis collaboration policies and (3) any firm currently remitting funds to or trading with Vichy except under circumstances believed exceptional and not calculated to aid Axis.

Please forward air mail reports covering current status of Falange and Vichy French situations with respect to proz-Axis activities and need for Proclaimed List action.

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