Office of the Historian

330.13/10–1854: Telegram

The Ambassador in France (Dillon) to the Department of State

confidential
Paris, October 18, 1954—7 p.m.

1634. Repeated information USUN 10 London 453. Reference: Deptel 1418, October 16.1

Department’s concern as indicated reference telegram conveyed frankly to Parodi2 today. He replied immediately Moch was acting on his own as usual and was difficult to control. He said Mendes3 had yesterday been irritated with Moch over an article in London Observer (which we have not been able to identify) and had sent him a sharp telegram last night. In response to our inquiry as to what might be done to control Moch, Parodi said he did not know but would consult Mendes. He also suggested that I take it up directly with latter which I will do at first opportunity.

Dillon
  1. Supra.↩
  2. Alexandre Parodi, Secretary General of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.↩
  3. Pierre Mendès-France, Premier of France.↩