304. Editorial Note
On December 19, John S.D. Eisenhower prepared a “Synopsis of State and Intelligence material reported to the President” that included the following extract on future elections for the Iranian Majlis:
“The Shah hopes to hold elections in the next 10 days. He plans to select the candidates himself—at least two for each office—and has urged the local officials not to stuff the ballot boxes. It is considered unlikely that local officials will comply with this request.” (Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, Eisenhower Diaries)