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330. 11/10-2650 : Telegram

Phe Charge t in the Soviet Union (Barbour) to the Secretary of State

‘SECRET. OP A en a Moscow, October 26, 1950—6 } p.m.

980. Vyshinski argumentation in UN GA on control of atomic
energy * suggests need our part to stress thought that crux of matter
is enforcement of International Control Body’ S right to Inspect any-
where at any time. | | |

Body requiring unanimity for decision could be frustrated by Soviet
veto. Body operating under majority decision would encounter Soviet
refusal to abide by such decisions. Soviet Union over past few years
has arbitrarily insisted on validity of its unilateral interpretations re-
gardless of majority rulings and has even developed new system of
vote counting (numerical sum of populations represented by partici-
pating countries) in spurious justification its attitude. on

Most striking recent example of Soviet Union refusal recognize any
interpretation but its own is Korea case where over 50 UN members
have condemned North Koreans as aggressors whereas Soviet Union
takes position that US and other UN members Participating in Korean
| campaign a are aggressors.

“Barnowr

 *0On October 23. ‘Soviet Representative Vyshinsky introduced a dratt resolu-

tion in the First Committee titled “Condemnation of War Propaganda, Pro-

hibition of the Atomic Weapon, and One-third Reduction of Great Power Forees.”’

For documentation ‘on General Assembly consideration of this subject, see vol. II,
pp. 3a ft. Oo aa |

 

820/11-290 Telegram st” as : , Bs eo
‘The Seoretary 0 f State to the United 1 States Mi ission Lat the ;
) United N ations |

CONFIDENTIAL - Wasurneron, November 8, 1950—1. P. m.
_ 471. Re Delga 199 Oct 30.1 Fol constitutes general guidance in con-
versations with other dels re suggestion made by Pres Oct 24 in GA
re exploring ways to bring more closely together the work of AKC and
CCA, one possibility being that work might be carried forward in the
future through a consolidated disarmament commission. Suggestion of
Pres shld be considered and discussed in context of entire speech.
Underlying suggestion : is fact that US has ‘ong considered | necessity

t Delza 199 from New York, October 30, read as follows: “USDel discussions
with other delegations re President’s October 24 suggestion AEC and CCA might
be consolidated disclose general desire to ascertain more specifically what steps
US has in mind for 5th GA. Delegation would appreciate any guidance Depart-
Ment can furnish this matter.”  (20/208000) | ee