Foreign Relations of the United States, 1948, The Near East, South Asia, and Africa, Volume V, Part 1

867N.6363/11–2248: Telegram

The Minister in Saudi Arabia (Childs) to the Secretary of State

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Jidda, November 22, 1948—6 p. m.

603. Aminco representatives informed by SAG Palestine bar to conclusion concession agreement Saudi half Kuweit neutral zone to Aminco or any other American company. Aminco representatives believe SAG may be using Palestine as lever to obtain better terms. They are leaving to await developments.

Sent Department 603, Department pass London 158, Dhahran 291, Cairo 119, Baghdad 50, Damascus 23, Beirut 34, Jerusalem 24.

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