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103.AEC/9–2650

Memorandum of Conversation, by Mr. Lucius D. Battle, Special Assistant to the Secretary of State

top secret
[New York,1] September 26, 1950.
Participants: Mr. Acheson
Mr. Bevin
Mr. Barclay2
Mr. Battle

Mr. Bevin asked Mr. Acheson about developments in the field of atomic energy with particular reference to continuance of the discussions which were held in the past between the United States and the British in this field. Mr. Acheson said that he thought some progress was being made and that he had recently obtained an expression from the Department of Defense and the Atomic Energy Commission in favor of resuming the discussions. Mr. Acheson said that he thought it was important to handle this as quietly as possible. He recommended against the British sending over anyone for the discussions who was as well known as Sir Roger Makins whose presence attracted some comment and attention. Mr. Acheson said that he would be in touch with Sir Oliver Franks on this field.

  1. Acheson and Bevin were chairmen of their respective delegations to the Fifth Session of the United Nations General Assembly which convened in New York on September 19.↩
  2. R. E. Barclay, private secretary to Mr. Bevin.↩