Office of the Historian

800.8830/1390: Telegram

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

Washington, February 16, 1942—7 p.m.

229. Your 275, February 14, 3 p.m. Is it the intention of the Government to distribute newsprint among all papers, desirable and undesirable? If not, what papers will receive newsprint? Do you believe that the Government will attempt to control the distribution of that newsprint which comes on United States or United States-controlled vessels? Do you foresee an attempt by the Government to control editorial policies of the papers involved to the detriment of [Page 402] our interests? Do you advise approval, at least for the time being, of export licenses for newsprint consigned to the Argentine Government? In this connection preliminary information indicates that the 2,000 tons of newsprint on the Rio Tercero is for the use of the Argentine Government.

Any suggestions you may have on this problem would be appreciated. A telegraphic reply is desired.

Hull