161. Memorandum of a Telephone Conversation Between the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense (Wilson), Washington, May 28, 1957, 9 a.m.1
TELEPHONE CALL FROM SEC WILSON
W has been thinking re the GI in Japan and he thought he might refer the matter to the AG for a ruling of procedures and if the man’s interests have been looked after and our obligations under the Treaty. W asked if the Sec thinks it is the thing to do. The Sec said he should be turned over as we agreed to do. W said if we agree to something that is not in accord with legal procedures we are not looking out for his interests. The Sec said it is in accord. W wants the AG to say so. The Sec said it is more than a legal question. W said he can sit tight and have the Pres tell him to turn him over or W and the Sec can agree. The Sec said the Pres is ready to do that but should not be put in that position. W said he just said to keep him while we take a new look—he is in a position to move. The Sec said he would try to set up an appt at 12:30 after the Adenauer meeting.2