259. Telegram From Operation PBSUCCESS Headquarters in Florida to the Mission Broadcasting Station1
[place not declassified], June 29, 1954,
1631Z.
4515. Re: LINC 4510.2 For Cadick.
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- Do not be influenced by cry of hoax as we shall retain power of retaliation until Calligeris position is secure. [2 lines of source text not declassified] Regret we unable to fully inform you of every detail therefore you must keep confidence throughout this difficult period.
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- Your complete compliance to ref msg is mandatory.
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- Modification of use of A/C: You may re-supply field forces to extent necessary to maintain effectiveness while awaiting final decision. [Page 404] Use armed fighter A/C for recon for defensive purposes. Instruct air and ground to be particularly alert for withdrawal enemy units to Adam as such action would violate cease-fire principle of troops in place. Important that enemy not take advantage of cease-fire in any way. Report violations before taking action.
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- Clear all plans and significant actions with LINC until further notice.
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- Report your compliance ref msg soonest.
- Source: Central Intelligence Agency, Job 79–01025A, Box 6, Folder 7. Secret; Operational Immediate; RYBAT; PBSUCCESS. Repeated to the Director of Central Intelligence and the Station Chiefs in Guatemala and [place not declassified].↩
- Document 258.↩