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862.00/7–948: Telegram

The United States Political Adviser for Germany ( Murphy ) to the Secretary of State

confidential
Frankfurt , July 9, 1948—3 p. m.

39. Eyes Only. Remytel 38, July 91 concerning SPD and CDU meetings July 7.

Military Government circles have privately advised Germans to accept Frankfurt proposals because.

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If not they will only get less.
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They should frankly recognize split of Germany as fact.
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They should not become involved in legal fantasy of “sovereignty”. Regardless what Germans call new government document, administrative statute, etc., it will be translated into English as “constitution”.
Murphy
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