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102. Telegram 538 from Geneva1

Geneva, August 18, 1955, 6 p.m.
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538. Eyes Only for the Secretary. From Johnson.

I have feeling now would be useful time for me to invite Wang to private dinner with only interpreters present. Have available place I believe safe from press attention.

If we are going maintain our present position believe I can do much in such an atmosphere reinforce firmness our stand and at same [Typeset Page 127] time put across thoughts contained Urtel 526 in way that is not possible in atmosphere meetings.

He is obviously at end his instructions and I have feeling gesture such as this at this time might help in moving Chou.

However would appreciate your advice.

Gowen
  1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/8–1855. Secret.↩