Lot 55D128: Black Book, Tab 22: Telegram

The Commander in Chief, Far East (Ridgway) to the Joint Chiefs of Staff

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CX–53280. Discussions between liaison officers continued today and some tentative agreement was reached as to those areas of discussion in which both sides are now in accord.

Kinney presented 3 mile radius proposal stating that though 3000 yard radius was ample, in order to facilitate progress, he was authorized to present 3 mile radius proposal. Communists agreed to study proposal. Meeting was recessed until 1000 tomorrow.

Some progress continues to be made with Communists gradually broadening base of topics they are willing to discuss.