318. Telegram From the Department of State to the Consulate General in the Dominican Republic1
Washington,
August 3, 1961, 12:18 a.m.
137. Congentel 213.2 Following courses of action decided upon at meeting called by President at White House today to discuss Dominican problem:
- (1)
- You should continue to urge that Communists and pro-Castro elements be deported.
- (2)
- Department will explore technical and political problems involved in partial lifting of OAS economic sanctions other than those affecting sugar and arms.
- (3)
- Department will (a) explore whether Dominican people suffering any food shortage, (b) what private agencies available for distributing food in Dominican Republic, (c) feasibility and desirability undertaking PL-480 food distribution program through private agencies.
- (4)
- Department will study desirability consult Venezuelan Government regarding desirability above lines of action as acceptable firm evidence U.S. support for Balaguer and U.S. concern for Dominican people.
Rusk
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 739.00/8-161. Secret; Priority; Limit Distribution. Drafted by Coerr, cleared by Vallon and S/S, and approved by Woodward. At 6:15 p.m., the President met with Woodward, Goodwin, Coerr, and Robert T. Morrison of the State Department Bureau of Intelligence and Research according to the President’s Appointment Book. (Kennedy Library) The meeting ended at approximately 8 p.m. No record of the meeting has been found↩
- Not printed. (Department of State, Central Files, 739.00/8-161)↩