868.00/7–1947: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the American Mission for Aid to Greece
1089. Gama No. 10. For Griswold from McGhee. House Appropriations Subcommittee approved yesterday full $400,000,000 for Assistance to Greece and Turkey under Public Law 75, limiting administrative expenses of Mission to $3,500,000 and administrative expenses in District of Columbia to $300,000 and expressing displeasure at program for training of Greeks in United States and elaborate Mission staff to encourage the promotion of industrial labor relations in Greece. Department appealed administrative cuts before Senate Appropriations Subcommittee this afternoon. Sending by mail House Subcommittee testimony and report and will advise of final Senate Subcommittee and Congressional action and analysis of effect on Mission. [McGhee]