Foreign Relations of the United States, 1946, The British Commonwealth, Western and Central Europe, Volume V

740.00119 EW/12–3146: Telegram

The United States Political Adviser for Germany (Murphy) to the Secretary of State

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Berlin, December 31, 1946—10 p.m.
[Received December 31—3 p.m.]

3028. ReDeptel 3009, of December 19,²⁸ which contained summary French aide-mémoire dated December 11 protesting American attempt to establish cut-off dates restitutions program. Matter was discussed with General Clay who asks that Dept be advised that OMGUS is not advocating a closing date for restitution program but rather a cut-off date for receiving claims. OMGUS feels that it is unnecessary to receive claims over an extended period at considerable expense but is willing to carry on restitution program as long as necessary.

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Murphy

28. Not printed.