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-3- SECTO 639, July 18, 1 p.m., from Geneva This final gambit is going to be extremely difficult to play and I do not (repeat not) now see the moves clearly. However, my opinion as expressed to you before leaving, i.e., that Molotov will gain more by bringing down Mendès Government than by a settlement, has grown stronger.

SMITH

DU:MEJ/5

Note: Mr. Halla (SS) notified 10:40 a.m, 7/18/54, CWO/FED Rh