Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1945, European Advisory Commission, Austria, Germany, Volume III

740.00119 Control (Austria)/12–645: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the United States Political Adviser for Austrian Affairs (Erhardt)

Washington, December 9, 1945—9 p.m.

347. Reurtel 536.⁴⁷ Until political groups can be carefully examined with reference to their objectives and composition Department recommends that no action be taken. Following consultation with War Department, instructions will be sent.

Byrnes

47. In this telegram of December 6, not printed, the Political Adviser reported that for administrative reasons the Allied Council was considering waiving the requirement that minor political parties submit their program to the Allied Council before engaging in any political activity. All parties that conformed to basic democratic principles would henceforth be free to operate without the necessity of getting Allied Council approval. (740.00119 Control (Austria)/12–645)