Lot 55D128: Black Book, Tab 50: Telegram
The Commander in Chief, United Nations Command (Ridgway) to the Joint Chiefs of Staff
C–69359. This msg in three parts. Subj is Fifth Meeting of Subdelegation of Kaesong 21 Aug.
“Part 1. Summary: Lengthy general discussion by both sides on general subj of demilitarized zone in vie ground battle line. Communists [Page 847] continue blame United Nations Command subdelegation as well as United Nations Command delegation for deadlock claiming lack of good faith and lack of earnestness to break deadlock. All of above allegations are of course countered as rapidly as they are made and countercharges likewise made. Communists continue attempts to milk United Nations Command subdelegation for new proposals more advantageous to them than original proposal to which we have repeatedly suggested adjustments for discussion. Adjustments we suggested included narrowing zone all in their favor, moving line of demarcation southward in their favor and combinations of these two. Yet Communists insist we have in no way altered our basic unacceptable requirement except to make it less painful. Meetings of subdelegation continue at 1100K 22 Aug.
“Part 2. Progress: None.
“Part 3. Conclusions: No change.”
I concur.