835.796/280: Telegram
The Chargé in Argentina (Reed) to the Secretary of State
[Received 9:23 p.m.]
1532. Intava Company received visit from Colonel Borges, Brazilian Air Attaché, who said his Government instructed him to arrange for monthly purchases of 10,000 sues [liters?] 87-octane aviation gasoline for delivery to Condor Airline in Buenos Aires. Intava understands Condor intends to reopen weekly service between Brazil and Argentina as soon as fuel arrangements made. Borges admitted he would have to approach YPF if refused by Intava in which event Embassy believes YPF will agree to supply. Intava replied it would need written Embassy permission before supplying Condor. Borges suggested Ambassador Caffery be consulted if we referred matter to the Department.
With reference to Embassy’s despatch No. 5225 May 28, it is believed that a few Germans and Italians are still on local Condor payroll. Embassy will endeavor to secure further information tomorrow. With reference to Department’s instructions 2776 July 1622 I confess insufficient information as yet to recommend listing of Laspiur.23
Please instruct at earliest opportunity if we may authorize Intava to give this gasoline to Borges or Condor, and under what conditions.
Repeated to Rio de Janeiro.