840.70/11–844: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Chargé in the United Kingdom (Gallman)

9346. For EITO Delegation. Possible substitute for present draft of section 4, Article VIII:

“So long as the Organization deems necessary for the exercise of its functions, each member government undertakes to implement the recommendations of the Organization under section 2 of Article VII, by whatever measures are necessary and practicable consistent with laws and regulations of such member government.

The provisions of this section shall not debar the Allied Commanders-in-Chief from importing or exporting or permitting the import or export of transport equipment and material into or out of any territory. The provisions of this section shall apply to the disposal of military transport equipment and material provided that the Allied Commanders-in-Chief are satisfied that military necessities permit.”

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