242. Editorial Note

During the late summer and fall of 1970, telegrams such as Document 241, similar messages from other posts, Department of State replies, and trade-related messages pertaining to the Mills Bill, possible trade wars, EC preferences, and agricultural policy, were regularly summarized for Department of State principals in the Daily and Evening Summaries of significant messages. (National Archives, RG 59, S/S Files: Lot 73 D 153)

Secretary of State Rogers also informed the President of significant developments from time to time in his Evening Reports. (Ibid., S/S Files: Lot 74 D 164)