740.00119 PW/9–2947: Airgram
The Acting Secretary of State to the United States Reparations Delegate in Japan (Hodge)
A–92. Re urad No. 19,39 paragraph C, U.S. representative FEC has interpreted criteria broadly in FEC discussion since original introduction paper in accordance with Department’s policy. U.S. member RTAC in July gave similar interpretation that body. Department [Page 432] now seeking War Department concurrence in communication to SCAP clarifying matter accordance Department’s interpretation. Therefore you should continue oppose narrow interpretation Chairman RTAC, quoted urad, effect of which would nullify in large part relief intended advanced transfer directive, and contradict long standing interpretation officially presented to FEC by U.S.
Only limitation to broad interpretation is necessity protect special interests small claimants in individual cases under final settlement.