110. Telegram From the Department of State to the Mission at the United Nations1

Gadel 114. Re: SC Election. Dept agrees Polish intransigence re any compromise (Delga 4252) could offer best hope gaining votes for Turkey. Moreover, Dept believes Polish attitude underscores importance of at least maintaining unimpaired Turkish lead if our bargaining position is not to be undermined. USGADel should continue therefore stress as appropriate and in concert with Turks our hope countries in balloting tomorrow will take into account Polish intransigence which may be aimed at keeping seat vacant and thus providing basis for challenging legality future SC action which, as Ambassador Lodge has pointed out, consistent with Soviet “rule or ruin” approach.

Herter
  1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 330/11–1359. Confidential; Priority. Drafted by Hartley; initialed by Cargo and Sisco; cleared by Nunley and Ludlow; and approved by Wallner who signed for Herter.
  2. Delga 425, November 13, reported that Michalowski had informed Amadeo and Freitas-Valle that Poland was unwilling to consider a compromise. (Ibid.)