Lot 55D128: Black Book, Tab 136: Telegram
The Commander in Chief, Far East (Ridgway) to the Joint Chiefs of Staff
C–57984. HNC–482. “Staff officers made progress in getting agreed line of contact in today’s sessions. However, at 1400 hrs 11 points of disagreement remained. Sub-delegations met at 1500 hrs in an effort to resolve the remaining differences. Only one was resolved. The 10 remaining points of disagreement concern positions which both sides claim. The UNC is absolutely certain that its information on these locations is correct and up-to-date almost hourly. The Communists were adamant that their information was current and correct; however, it is well known that it is neither. To agree with Communists in these areas would place the demarcation line behind positions UNC actually holds.
UNC sub-delegation offered to fly a joint team to each of the points in question but Commies refused. The Communist sub-delegation during today’s meeting appeared to expect UNC to capitulate on all points. They became truculent and stubborn and made no effort to attempt to negotiate. Quick agreement on a reasonable line of contact is hampered by Commie intransigent attitude. Staff officers meet at 1000 hrs, 26 Nov, to again attempt to reconcile differences. Sgd Joy.”