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 790.5/1-1552:TOP SECRET :study and report urgently on the measures the give GOVTS might take singly or jointly in event Red China failed heed warning. Above two steps resulted from mutual recognition that present problems consist of (1) discouragement against aggression and (2) retaliation.


 * 4. All agreed that CHI aggression against SEA might well mean war with China.


 * 5. Neither the recommendation as to proposed declaration nor the report of AD HOC COMITE have been recd by DEPT.


 * 6. It SHLD be noted that the language of proposed declaration must still be approved by each of the five GOVTS concerned as well as joint agreement reached concerning method and timing of transmittal to Red China, Likewise, the recommendations of AD HOC COMITE which WLD presumably be of very broad nature WLD necessarily influence course of action of the five GOVTS with respect to transmittal proposed declaration.

Bartlett has been fully briefed and LEG will be informed of developments as they occur.

FE:PSA:REHoey

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