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M.. B. Mand
No Densons
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A.. Henn MOD
Visits of U.S. Warships
There has been a steady increase in such visits
since 1964. As you are aware the 1966 level was itself
higher than the 20% increase over the 1964 level which it
was envisaged in the interpretative notes to Guideline D
would probably be acceptable. Both Chinese note and local
press reports quoted in your telegram No.351 make reference
to the large number of such visits in 1967. The latter also
allege a 1 increase in such visits over the 1966 level.
Grateful for an assessment of position and your
views as to whether, in view of the sustained Chinese
pressure on this issue, the question of more precise
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arrangements to control the number of such visits should be
taken up with the Americans.
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