Editorial Note
In identical letters of April 16 to the Chairmen of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees and the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees, President Truman announced his authorization of the use of up to $29 million in funds under the Mutual Defense Assistance Act of 1949 (as amended) to enable Yugoslavia to obtain raw materials and supplies needed for the support of its armed services. For text of President Truman’s letter, see Department of State Bulletin, April 30, 1951, page 718, or Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Harry S. Truman, 1951, page 232.
The grant of funds to Yugoslavia for raw materials and other supplies to support the material requirements of the Yugoslav military forces came into effect with the conclusion of an agreement reached through an exchange of notes in Belgrade on April 17 between Ambassador Allen and Deputy Foreign Minister Vilfan. The text of the notes exchanged in Belgrade were transmitted to the Department of State in despatch 787 from Belgrade, April 19. (768.5/4–1951)