Foreign Relations of the United States, 1952–1954, Western Europe and Canada, Volume VI, Part 2

752.5 MSP/10–2953: Telegram

No. 911
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Spain¹

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Washington, March 19, 1954—7:12 p.m.

715. Cotel. Recommendations and comments Embtels 331² and 345,³ regarding division $239 million balance $465 million total aid to Spain, used by State, Defense and FOA as basis for recommended FY 55 aid program for Spain. However, view reduced size total FY 55 foreign aid program finally established by Executive Branch, Spanish aid program of magnitude originally recommended for FY 55 no longer feasible. Foreign air program now being prepared for submission Congress will therefore include $104 million for Spain for FY 55—$30 million economic aid, $74 million military aid. May of course be necessary change these amounts depending on final action by Congress or as result changed conditions affecting foreign aid program.

Pursuant your letter September 24⁴ to Foreign Minister you may advise Spanish authorities in your discretion.⁵

Dulles

1. Drafted by Dunham and cleared with Moreland, FitzGerald, Anderson, and Jones.
2. Document 908.
3. Telegram 345 from Madrid, Oct. 29, elaborated on the arguments made in telegram 331. (752.5 MSP/10–2953)
4. Document 904.
5. Dunn confirmed in telegram 691 from Madrid, Mar. 26, that he had informed Martín Artajo of the reduced amounts of aid available for Spain in fiscal year 1955. (752.5 MSP/3–2654)