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Memorandum by the Secretary of State
secret
[Washington,] October 10, 1950.
Conversation With Mr. Lovett
Subject: Siberian Bombing
The Pentagon has sent a very stiff message to General Stratemeyer directing a report within 48 hours, which would be tomorrow night, and, in the event that the bombing did take place, directing that the commanding officer responsible should be removed. Mr. Lovett thinks well of further orders making clear our original intention that ail our planes on operational missions should keep a long way away from the border.