837.6363/563: Telegram
The Counselor of Embassy in Cuba (Dawson) to the Secretary of State
[Received 4:31 p.m.]
463. Confirmation has been obtained of suspicions expressed in Embassy’s A–920, April 29,76 that chief purpose of trip of heads of local oil companies to the United States is to obtain additional grant of gas oil for Cuba. Apparently a deal has been made whereby ORPA granted increase in local sales price of gas oil in exchange for oil company agitation in Washington in favor of additional essential quota gas oil for Cuba. Embassy urges gentlemen’s agreement provided no extra allotment be granted. Further details will be forwarded by airgram today.
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