740.00119 Control (Korea)/7–2547: Telegram
Lieutenant General John R. Hodge to the Secretary of State
236. Cite Zurc 947. 46th [47th] meeting of Joint Commission held 25 July for 1½ hours, General Shtikov Chairman. Soviet delegation failed to put forward any new proposals. US Chairman then read prepared statement covering attitude of political groups in North and South Korea, suggested that some new proposal should be made, and specifically proposing that lists be prepared by Subcommission No. 1 which would show in terms of parties and organizations the position of each delegation. Soviet delegation, however, insisted on consideration of its list described in report of 45th [46th] meeting rather than list of all applicants.
Soviet delegation asked adjournment for study of US proposal find also proposed that a joint communiqué be drafted giving reasons for delay, stating that if US delegation would not agree to Soviet [Page 734] draft [apparent omission] Soviet delegation tried to fix next meeting for July 29. US delegation suggested July 28. Matter not decided.