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790.00/1–1152: Telegram

No. 471
The Secretary of State to the Office of the United States Political Adviser to SCAP (Sebald) 1

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Washington , January 11, 1952—7:46 p.m.

Topad 1952. Eyes only Sebald. We believe early publication Yoshida’s letter re intentions re Chi important and wld hope this cld be done early next wk. Pls see Yoshida and suggest he may wish give out text of letter as one he had sent Dulles and which he now learns Dulles has received. This seems most dignified procedure from Jap standpoint.

If Yoshida will release letter Tokyo we suggest it be done between four and five pm Jan 15 Tokyo time and that you assure presence American correspondents for release. Dept wld be pleased [Page 1084] give out full text morning 15th Washington time once press and radio have carried report of Yoshida’s release.

Acheson
  1. Drafted and approved for transmission by Allison. It is marked “(The Secretary and G informed)” on the clearance line.↩