740.00119 Control (Korea)/7–3047: Telegram
The Political Adviser in Korea (Jacobs) to the Secretary of State
[245.] Zurc 970. Forty-eighth meeting of Joint Commission held 1330, 29 July for 4½ hours. General Brown chairman. Soviet delegation read long detailed statement extolling many alleged successful reforms in North Korea and alleging contrasting unfavorable conditions in South Korea. Soviet made no new proposal. American delegation then proposed Soviet delegation consult with organizations in North Korea and US delegation consult with those in south Korea. Soviet delegation rejected this proposal as not worthy of serious consideration. Next meeting July 31.