811.42700(R)/12–646: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Smith)
2096. Dept proceeding plans start Russian language broadcasts New York beamed on Soviet Union and relayed over Munich transmitters, which are ready operate soon as frequency allocation has been made. Frequency allocation matter being referred to quadripartite discussion Berlin for political reasons but decision will be taken on tripartite basis if quadripartite discussion threatens serious delays. Dept plans start Balkan language relays over Munich Dec 15 or soonest after and expects start Russian language relays Jan 15 or soonest after. Dept will advise you approx 10 days before actual start Russian language broadcasts so that you may advise Soviet Gov date and times.
Sent to Moscow as 2096; repeated Paris for Benton as 6357.