895.00/10–2847: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Political Adviser in Korea (Jacobs)
253. Story by Johnston NY Times Oct 27 states in part “a highly placed US milit authority here said today that the report of the north Korean Communist plans to attack south Korea in force after withdrawal of the Soviet and US Army was correct”. UN Del informs Dept stories such as this may prejudice UN consideration Korean question now scheduled begin this week. Washington exercising special caution during next 2 or 3 weeks avoid action likely to react unfavorably in New York and would appreciate your following similar course.