330/8–1753: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Mission at the United Nations
confidential
Washington, August 17,
1953—6:52 p.m.
66. Re SC election. Since Turk decision to run dependent on indication of success based on preliminary soundings (Ankara’s 189) suggest you approach other delegations on matter working closely with Turkish delegation. Believe UK and France should be approached soonest.
While we will of course give Turkey firm support we continue hope it will make real effort develop own candidacy.
Smith