315.3/9–953: Telegram

The Acting United States Representative at the United Nations (Wadsworth) to the Department of State

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169. Reference: Restriction movements of personnel re Deptel 94. In absence Ambassador Lodge who conducted negotiation [,] following represents USUN summary discussions to date subject question with SYG. Only discussion with SYG related to this question arose from meeting of Ambassador Lodge, Attorney General and Mr. Lourie in Washington, May 29. SYG indicated his direct concern was solely Secretariat, non-governmental organization personnel. He stated any restriction delegation personnel was question between delegations and US Mission with respect to restriction NGO personnel which was specific question discussed, Hammarskjold agreed unwise negotiate supplementary agreement under headquarters agreement and accepted defined area agreed at meeting May 29.

In accordance with general understanding, Ambassador Lodge indicated application of restrictions would be exceptional although [Page 306] more frequent than in the past and would be based on specific security or subversive threat to US rather than general policy applied to all members of Secretariat of particular classes or nationality. SYG requested that he be advised of any major changes in this policy or any changes in boundary of area.

In accordance general desire to keep SYG fully informed on developments this subject and to assure maximum support our policies, urge that any restrictions which are proposed to be applied to Secretariat and NGO personnel be discussed with him prior to their announcement and imposition.

Assume Department will advise USUN well in advance application any additional restrictions and bear in mind psychological effect application such restrictions during GA session.

Wadsworth