501.BB Korea/5–1048: Telegram
The Political Adviser in Korea (Jacobs) to the Secretary of State
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340. Cite Zpol 4969. Up to hour of preparation this message (7 p. m., May 10) election in Seoul has passed off without sufficient incidents to seriously affect election on large scale and reports from provinces received so far indicate same thing. Total reported killed today are 18 (5 police, 9 Communists and 4 Rightists). Even though this figure may increase as reports come in, total casualties for 20 million people should be comparatively light. Voting in Seoul was heavy, over 90% of registrants. Reports from provinces also indicate heavy vote. No reports received from Cheju Island.