July 11, 1950
MEMORANDUM OF TELEPHONE CONVERSATION
Ambassador Douglas called the Secretary this morning re London's telegram no. 214 of July 11, copies of which have gone to S/S, EUR, DCR, and action to FE. The telegram had not come in when Mr. Douglas first called but I obtained copy of it and handed it to the Secretary before he and Mr. Douglas completed their conversation.
The Secretary told Mr. Douglas that he thought this was a good idea and was thoroughly in accord. Ambassador Harriman came in during the conversation and the Secretary showed him the telegram. Ambassador Harriman concurred that the proposal made by Mr. Douglas was a good one and the Secretary so informed Ambassador Douglas.
I think no further action is necessary unless a confirming telegram for the record is considered advisable, which I doubt.
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