Lot 55D128: Black Book, Tab 52: Telegram
The Joint Chiefs of Staff to the Commander in Chief, Far East (Ridgway)
operational immediate
JCS 81246. From JCS.
1. Your proposal in C 50633 would appear to negate purpose of prompt admission as suggested in part 5 of CX 50634. Termination or suspension of Kaesong neutrality immediately folg admission of violation would be used by Commies to support their charges that admitted violation was intentional and give color to past charges of UN violations in Kaesong area and of intention to break off negotiations. From international political standpoint, despite efforts on our part to avoid impression of either suspending or terminating negotiations, your proposal would inevitably be so construed.
2. JCS believe that msg of Adm Joy to Nam Il set forth in your CX 50634 expressing regret for accidental UN violation of Kaesong area on 10 Sep has put next move up to Commies. For time being you should await reaction to this admission. Your admission might serve Communists as face-saver and lead them to suggest resumption of talks.
3. If Communists do not make any efforts to renew negotiations within a week we will reconsider proposal in your C 50633.