740.00119 Control (Germany)/11–645: Telegram
Mr. Donald R. Heath, Counselor of Mission, Office of the United States Political Adviser for Germany, to the Secretary of State
[Received November 6—11 a.m.]
948. Consideration is being given to advisability of presenting a proposal to Political Directorate on quadripartite basis concerning establishment of consular offices in Germany by four occupying powers, as well as establishment of such offices by United Nations countries and certain neutral countries. While it would be advantageous to have American consular offices throughout Germany especially in the Russian zone of occupation, present trend of thought in this Mission is that it might be advisable to have such American offices actually established and functioning in American zone and at Hamburg before question is raised on quadripartite basis. The establishment and functioning of American consular offices depend upon arrival of personnel and receipt of necessary supplies which so far have not been forthcoming.
Military missions of 16 “chiefly interested” United Nations countries are now being established in Berlin on a limited basis.43 Although this office has pressed for approval of representation by Switzerland and Sweden, this matter was postponed by Russians until the foregoing 16 military missions have been established. In the meantime, Swiss and some other consular officials who were operating in American zone are being permitted to continue on a temporary and ad hoc basis. Dept’s views are requested concerning raising of question of establishment of offices throughout Germany.
Inform Ambassador Murphy.