832.61311/10–846: Telegram
The Chargé in Brazil (Daniels) to the Secretary of State
[Received 6:38 p.m.]
1731. Wheat and flour allocations designated Department’s telegram No. 1296, October 4, 1946 inadequate to meet emergency. Accumulative effect continued bread shortages plus increased meat and milk shortages accelerated by dry season makes October, November and December critical months. Reference Embassy’s 1729, October 7, 1946,48 70,000 metric tons wheat per month from United States or Canada considered minimum required to meet impending situation. There is no evidence any wheat forthcoming from Argentina next months to relieve situation. Publicity being withheld pending your reply.
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