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 OUTGOING TELEGRAM

SENT TO: AMEMBASSY PARIS 4097 NIACT

NIACT RPT INFO GENEVA TEDUL 75 EYES ONLY UNDER SECRETARY

EYES ONLY FOR AMBASSADOR FROM SECRETARY

REUR 4383

1. Trapnell's trip delayed as requested. However, we are inclined to question desirability of sending him next week in light of Ely's trip. Request your recommendation.

2. We know no (rpt no) way to guarantee borders and independence of Laos and Cambodia. From military standpoint such guarantee would be impractical. From legal standpoint the processes requiring Senate action would be too complicated to affect present situation. Believe best course regarding Laos and Cambodia is to have them join with Thailand in seeking UN Peace Observation Commission. This would carry at least certain moral implications if the move was strongly backed by US and other powers.

3. If collective defense arranged as contemplated, this would of course embrace situation resulting from intervention by MIGS. If such intervention 46210

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