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 751.5-MSP/6-1752: Secret File

Outgoing Telegram

In course Letourneau talks today, US side informed FR that subject appropriations US WLD be prepared provide up to 150 MIL DOLS ADDL FY 1953 aid in support overall FR effort in IC, which probably will remain, as stated in Letourneau memo (EMBTEL 7682 June 9), substantially same next year. It might be considered this ADDL aid WLD in effect add to FR resources to meet increased overall FR requirements in EUR in 1953. Relation this ADDL aid to overall US aid to FR FY 1955 and total FR defense effort in calendar 1953 will be determined in course NATO annual review.

FR Informed that in view Lisbon understanding, no ADDL aid available for FR calendar 1953 budget for IC, but that we are considering Pleven request for ADDL OSP in 1952.

Copies US position paper and minutes being pouched marked Sprouse. Text communique FOLS in separate TEL.

ACHESON

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