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The Chargé in Argentina (Ray) to the Secretary of State
145. Usually reliable source reports Perón stalked out of meeting of government officials yesterday threatening resign and has not appeared at office today. Perón known to be greatly worried financial-economic situation. Two well-known local persons also called on me today stating Bramuglia, Ares,1 and Gomez Morales,2 all threatening resign, ground existing financial economic chaos. Embassy has heard such rumors many times recently, but in view report from usually dependable source believed Department should be informed. We think little likelihood Perón resigning, but situation is tense and administration deeply concerned over present situation. …