831.6363/5–246
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Venezuela ( Corrigan )
235. Urtel 291, May 20.68 After Emb has been informed that Pantepec has filed protest and providing Emb is so requested, you are authorized to communicate at an opportune time with the appropriate officials of the Govt orally and informally on subject of excess profits tax decree of Dec 31. Your remarks might appropriately allude to statements made at time decree was issued and refer to Pantepec protest as an example of hardships brought about by decree. Dept does not feel that situation requires a position stronger than that indicated above.
- Not printed.↩