139. Telegram From the Department of State to the Mission at the United Nations1
906. Ref 15th GA agenda. Mission should take immediate steps place question future of TC on agenda 15th UNGA in order prevent probable Soviet attempt seize initiative. Department would prefer Mission consult first with Tunisians, in view of fact we were forced oppose their resolution this subject last year.2 If Tunisians do not wish take lead after defeat their proposal at 14th GA, Mission should propose item itself. In event Tunisians prefer inscribe item without US involvement, Mission should accede and offer discussion substance later.
In raising future TC with Tunisians, Mission should explain background of position last year, including our hope East-West agreement on bringing Council members more in line with expanding UN. This hope has not materialized and we realize GA discussion essential at 15th session.
Department believes argument that matter is on agenda 15th GA would form additional basis for reply to Soviets if they challenge legality of Council at current session.
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 320/5–1060. Official Use Only; Priority. Drafted by Tron; cleared in substance with Hawley, Meeker, and AFN; and approved by Dorman who signed for Herter.↩
- See Document 118.↩