102.78/9–447: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Argentina
secret
Washington, September
12, 1947—7 p.m.
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