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New York, September 24, 1953—8 p.m.

Delga 34. Re SC elections—Greek seat. Following is report on canvass taken yesterday and today.

For Turkey: 28

Afghanistan, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Greece, Haiti, Honduras, Iran, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Thailand, Turkey, UK, US, Venezuela.

Probably for Turkey: 8

Belgium, Colombia, Iceland, Israel, Mexico, Paraguay, South Africa, Uruguay.

Amjad Ali confirmed that Pakistan would support Turkey if it would be willing withdraw from ECOSOC.

For Philippines: 2

In addition Philippines, probably Liberia.

For Poland: 6

In addition five Soviets, Sweden.

Probably for Poland: 3

Burma, India, Indonesia.

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It appears that most if not all of Arabs have decided not support Turkey. Whether these delegations intend vote for Philippines or Poland is unclear.

Bolton 1
  1. Representative Frances Bolton was a member of the U.S. Delegation to the General Assembly.↩