102.78/9–447: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Argentina

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852. For the Agricultural Attaché. Reurtel 1078, Sept 4.

1.
It is planned to take option of any corn fit for human consumption offered on Argentine market up to 500,000 metric tons.
2.
Corn must be free of weevils, rust, and mildew.
3.
As soon as your assurance is received that corn is suitable for shipment present intention is that procurement instructions will be issued.
4.
Request early reply.
Marshall