693.0031/7–849: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul at Tihwa (Paxton)
Washington, August 10,
1949—8 p. m.
112. Re urtel 181, Jul 8. After inquiry Dept unable suggest any Amer at Lanchow suitable for work mentioned. However further consideration this question, including possible appointment outside [Page 1061] person, would need await clarification mil and communications situation, reportedly deteriorating, in that area.
Acheson