711.90F27/12–2745: Telegram
The Minister in Saudi Arabia ( Eddy ) to the Secretary of State
Jidda
, December
27, 1945—1 p.m.
[Received 9:22 p.m.]
[Received 9:22 p.m.]
440. Legtel 438, December 27. King has postponed coming from Mecca to Jidda until Saturday, December 28 [29].
Acting FoMin tells me that instead of signing bilateral air agreement King’s reply will probably state that US airplanes may enjoy rights in Saudi Arabia including Fifth Freedom privileges so long as they do not conflict with the welfare of the SAG or the Saudi Arabian people.
Eddy