840.50 Recovery/4–1048: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Chief of the American Mission for Aid to Greece (Griswold)
Gama 626. For Griswold from Hoffman. I appreciate recommendations contained Amag 653, April 10,1 which will receive careful consideration by ECA.
While ECA organization and operating plans are still in preliminary stages, in view special nature of Greek situation I have agreed State Dept proposal that you will for time being be given authority for administering thru present Amag, and within general framework of existing aid agreement, Greek portion of ERP so that Greek Govt will continue look to Mission for all phases Am assistance, economic as well as military. Under this agreement you will be responsible and report ECA on all phases ERP work, and will continue report to Dept with respect all military and other aspects Greek aid program.
Also arranged Dept continue for time being coordinate all functions Greek aid program including ERP, and accordingly all communications relating ERP will be handled thru same channels as for other aspects aid program. Coordination Greek ERP operations and policies will be effected Wash with ECA thru present coordinating facilities of Dept.
Many thanks last para urtel. My congratulations to you for fine job you are doing under most difficult circumstances. [Hoffman.]
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