Editorial Note
Dhahran advised, on November 15, that “SAG–ARAMCO island marking has been underway since November 3. Islands so far marked include Farsi, Arabi and Harkus. To be marked are at least 20 more. … I believe most of these islands unquestionably in Saudi waters but some lie in disputed areas. Work is proceeding full speed. … In each case reinforced concrete pillar weighing 17 tons set up holding twin brass plates carrying legend composed US under Judge Hudson’s direction. One plate Arabic, other English. … Saudi guards make first landing in every case, ARAMCO men following to direct manual labor.” (telegram 318, 890.0145/11–1549)
Jidda reported, on December 29, that markers had been placed on 18 islands, completing the program (despatch 263, 890.0145/12–2949).