Foreign Relations of the United States, 1952–1954, United Nations Affairs, Volume III

320/10–2253: Telegram

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

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New York, October 22, 1953—1 p.m.

Delga 150. Re ILC elections.

1. Delegation suggests Department reconsider present position (Gadel 36) which is to support Myint Thein (Burma) rather than Khoman (Thailand). Reasons are: (a) Thailand supports US in UN far more consistently than does Burma; (b) We have not supported Thailand for any other post during session; (c) Even though Myint Thein appears better qualified, Khoman appears possess necessary qualifications.

2. De La Colina (Mexico) informs USGADel that LA delegates do not intend caucus on ILC slate. Only agreement is decision by four states now represented on ILC (Panama, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia) to vote for each other. US therefore free vote for four LA nominees we consider most highly qualified.

Request Department’s views.

Lodge