Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1945, Europe, Volume IV

740.00119 Control (Italy)/9–645: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to Mr. Alexander C. Kirk, Political Adviser to the Supreme Allied Commander, Mediterranean Theater, at Caserta

Washington, September 7, 1945—8 p.m.

814. Dept has discussed Naf 1069 and 1070 [1071] with War Dept (urtel 3512, Sept. 4⁵⁴ and Rome’s 2527 [2572], Sept. 4) and has requested that CCS reply be expedited so as not to delay return of provinces to Ital administration. As regards Udine, it is expected that CCS will approve retention under AMG only of that part of province necessary for military movements and will recommend public statement of reasons for AMG retention. It is noted from urtel 3540, Sept. 6, that this arrangement would be agreeable to SAC.

Acheson

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