394.31/9–2051: Telegram
The Chargé in Italy (Thompson) to the Secretary of State
confidential
Rome, September
20, 1951—6 p. m.
1296. Re Depcirtel 253, Sept 12. Emb continuing on appropriate occasions to urge Ital support of US proposal to terminate US-Czech relations under GATT. Today Grazzi said he had definite information French would not support US proposal but indicated Ital position not yet finally decided. Please advise Emb any developments re position UK and other Eur countries.
Sent Dept 1296, rptd info Geneva 9 for GATT Del, Paris 142, London 144.
Thompson