Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1944, The American Republics, Volume VII

835.74/165: Telegram

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

Buenos Aires, January 31, 1944—8 p.m.
[Received 8:20 p.m.]

284. As reported in Embassy’s telegram 267 of January 29, 12 a.m.,⁶² Transradio has informed the Mission that upon the Argentine Government’s instructions its direct radio circuits with Axis territory were severed at approximately 12 noon January 29. Radiar⁶³ which had no direct circuits but which was able to transmit messages through Spain to Axis territory reports that in accordance with instructions its services were discontinued at about 4 p.m., January 29. This is in connection with telegram 369, January 31, 12 a.m. from Rio.⁶⁴

Repeated to Rio.

Armour

62. Not printed.
63. Sociedad Anónima Radio Argentina, which appears to have been owned by All America Cables.
64. Not printed; it reported that radio communication between Argentina and the Axis was still in effect (862.20210/2722).