346. Editorial Note
On August 21, during a discussion at the Secretary’s Staff meeting, the subject of economic aid to Turkey was raised. According to the notes of the meeting:
“Mr. Allen said that a full scale drive by the Turks is under way for increased economic aid. The Turks reportedly were counting on help from Clarence Randall and Thomas Dewey. Mr. Murphy asked whether Mr. Randall had made any specific recommendations and expressed the wish that the U.S. could do something more for the Turks than already had been done. Mr. Allen replied there had been no specific recommendations, with the exception that the Turks were asked to put their economic house in order.” (Department of State, Secretary’s Staff Meetings: Lot 63 D 75)