Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1944, General: Economic and Social Matters, Volume II

800.796/612: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Winant)

Washington, April 25, 1944—4 p.m.

3295. The following from Assistant Secretary of Commerce, Burden.

In regard to London Embassy cablegram #2025, March 13, would appreciate Embassy informing Hildred⁹⁷ as follows:

“In regard to forthcoming trip of Jeffcock and radio aviation technicians to U.S., Joint Chiefs of Staff have recently issued ruling that postwar planning involving electronic matters classified U.S. confidential or higher should be postponed. However, there is a possibility that this ruling may be amended and both Warner and I feel that even if it is not much useful ground can be covered. We therefore suggest that the mission proceed as planned arriving as I understand about May First.”

[Burden]
Hull

97. William P. Hildred, Director General of Civil Aviation, British Air Ministry.