Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1945, The Near East and Africa, Volume VIII

867N.01/9–2845: Telegram

The Chargé in Syria ( Porter ) to the Secretary of State

Damascus , September 28, 1945—6 p.m.
[Received September 29—2:16 a.m.]

64. Rising press and public sentiment resulting from sensational treatment accorded by British controlled press and radio in Near East to alleged letter of President Truman to Mr. Attlee advocating 100,000 Jewish immigrants for Palestine leads me to inquire whether Department contemplates issuance of mitigating statement.

Porter