501.BD/7–847: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Political Adviser in Japan (Atcheson)17

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260. Deptel 167 May 9.18 In discussing terms of reference for ECAFE at meeting July 10 of Committee of the Whole in New York this Govt will propose the following terms of reference covering relationship between ECAFE, USAMGIK and SCAP.

“The Commission may consult with representatives of the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers in Japan and with representatives of the US Army Military Govt in Korea and may be consulted by them for the purpose of mutual information and advice on matters concerning economies of Japan and Korea in relation to rest of Asiatic and Far Eastern economy.”

Your comment requested.

Marshall
  1. Repeated to Seoul as No. 139.
  2. Not printed.