862.20210/2364: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Argentina (Armour)
752. From Berle. Your 1040, May 15, noon. Information requested being assembled. Department’s #730, May 18, 6 p.m.46 Mr. Sterling of the FCC47 advises that, approximately seven clandestine radio stations are thought to be operating in Argentina at the present time and that although Mr. Means is a qualified technician, his training has not been specialized along the lines you need. The FCC is prepared to assign two specialized experts trained in detection and [Page 524] location work to Argentina. Please notify department whether FCC offer is acceptable.
Mr. DeBardeleban, who was in Chile on a similar assignment, will be considered as one of the two FCC men for Argentine assignment. However, if you think that he should not receive the assignment because of the possibility that he is known to Axis agents and that his presence may detract from his usefulness, please notify Department accordingly.
It might seem opportune at your discretion to discuss this matter with the Minister of the Interior if you decide to furnish him the information requested in your telegram No. 1040. [Berle.]