840.50 UNRRA/9–1045: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Czechoslovakia (Steinhardt)
Washington, September 21,
1945—8 p.m.
252. Reur 330 September 10. Department has taken up with Governor Lehman problem of UNRRA mission in Zecho giving color to reports that UNRRA deliveries are gifts from Soviet Union. Lehman stated that he would take immediate steps to see that this situation was corrected. It might at the same time be appropriate for you to raise this same point with officials of Zecho Govt if you believe Zecho Govt might assist in informing the Zecho public on true situation.
Acheson