320/12–1851: Telegram
The Acting Chairman of the United States Delegation to the General Assembly (Roosevelt) to the Secretary of State
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Delga 724. Subj: SC elections. Gross just raised with Gundersen (Norway) problem of breaking deadlock on SC voting so Council cld function as of Jan 1. Gundersen’s reply indicated he does not have authority to switch to Greece if deadlock continues. He also said they wld have to take Denmark with them on any switch, indicating Denmark likewise does not have such authority. Gundersen said he appreciated force of this new argument and wld communicate it urgently to his capital. He said if deadlock does continue he will [Page 131] request authority to switch but indicated difficulty of problem for them. Suggest Dept take up matter urgently with Ambs and capitals.
Sent Dept Delga 724, rptd info Oslo 50, Copenhagen 37.