Foreign Relations of the United States, 1947, General; The United Nations, Volume I

501.BC/7–347: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the United States Representative at the United Nations (Austin)

secret

Washington, July 3, 1947—7 p.m.

294. Re CCA Plan of Work in SC¹ Dept in consultation with reps War and Navy contemplates following position. Pending final clearance July 7 would appreciate your comments.

1. Support and vote for Plan of Work in SC.

2. If SC approves Plan of Work (with USSR approval or abstention) SC should direct CCA to proceed on basis of approved Plan of Work.

3. If USSR vetoes Plan of Work USUN is authorized to express in its discretion, if situation appears appropriate, regret unwillingness USSR to accept Plan of Work and to permit CCA to proceed along this line. USUN authorized to propose that SC direct CCA to proceed in accordance item 1 Plan of Work.

4. If USSR vetoes such proposal USUN then authorized to propose to SC CCA item 2 Plan of Work, while SC itself considers item 1.

5. If USSR vetoes item 2, consult Dept for further instructions.

Marshall

1. RAC D–13/5, June 19, p. 525.