Foreign Relations of the United States, 1951, National Security Affairs; Foreign Economic Policy, Volume I

394.31/10–1851: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the United States ( GATT ) Delegation

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Washington, October 18, 1951—5:41 p. m.

Gatt 104. House Banking and Currency Comite has scheduled hearings Oct 19 on repeal Sec 104. Thorp and McCormick, Agric, will testify. Efforts continuing to get Senate action. House hearings may help in getting Senate action.

Congress, however, pushing for adjournment by night October 19. If Congress adjourns, then, chances getting repeal Sec 104 practically nil. If it does not, we still have fighting chance.

Acheson