Office of the Historian

835.852/6–1747: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Argentina

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Washington, June 17, 1947—7 p.m.

531. Deptel 322 Apr 19.83 Marit Com June 13 approved application Newport News Shipbuilding Co to enter into contract with Dodero to convert 2 CVEs–51 and 52 to commercial cargo vessels. Formal transfer order to be issued when conversion completed.

Marshall
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