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Created: 3/1/1954

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KBMORAEDnM FCEl UKPOTT DIRECTOR (PLAHB)

Bocaeaaadatlone re tha JntOeml Walt of

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propoeed mooting with 'bo arranged

either through ourCttOBjA tbo Antowwdor,

or bydirectlu ue com since Ambassador

rocenUj' briefed on certain poueg of mioedSS, end elace

reportedecent cable, referred to PflSUCCZSS

oy lnxarenc* comm lag with tbe Ambassador on other natters, it is reeommendad that tbe wwrttng be arranged through the Aatessador-

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pretext far the seeting withpresentationaper vhieh tbat if tbey so desire es their ovn "vniw*rtbe Guatemalan paper of S$ on lavhlch can bo usedeats for the c JVhlta paper".

be euthorlied to adviaetheState* Government poeltionle internationalGuatemalan commmlea. Be should state, however, thatpolicy praventa direct participation by theOoiei uaul In the Guatemalan prob lea, but that It doeseotlrlty on tbe part of individuals or groups In the Dmwho ere Interested in supporting the Celllgorle movement.

Do can and should, in fact, point out tbat such unofficial support in the fight againat oontauaisa ls qui to proper in tbe eyas of tbe United States Oovernoent. Be eight also infer that United states tMTrtrtng laimilar poeltion should be taken by all entl-communlst gorernaents.

e. In all discussions withbo be particularly

careful to Identify United States Interest with that of

and to indicate that similar aid would be extended

u f be were confronted with the communist menace at borne.

7. Our selection will be carefully briefed to preserve thethe United Statee business group operating with unofficial aimrovaiUnited States Government and indicate that any help which

ft. Jlogically provide will be looked on with extreme favor, it la

recommended tbat be mention specific support items such estravel cords, freedom of soveaaatand use of suitable

areas for training end related activities*

concluding, oar selection can point out to bat the relationship he has suggested would in fact provide e

eana by vhlch our two governments can work, aide by side in tbe fight against ccamunlsa in the Western Hemisphere.

Is recommended that the Chief, Western Bmlapbereauthorized to contact tbe suggested candidates re thoir vlllingnespthis mission, and that the person selected be authoriiedin discussions withthe linesinnclusive.

J. C. KTBO

CVS

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