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CIA 22994
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NLT(PiF-Inith 24
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
WASHINGTON 25, D. C.
10 December 1948
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
The following report from a usually reliable source, a
prominent dealer in ores on a worldwide basis, is evaluated
as probably true.
Up to a few days ago indications were that the Soviets
would continue to export to the United States manganese and
chrome "according to expected and agreed upon schedules. " From
conversations and communications both in the United States and
abroad with the Soviets, we now have the distinct impression
that exports of manganese and chrome will not be "according to
expected and agreed upon schedules in the year 1949. "
Just what tonnage the Soviets will ship, we are unable to
determine as of today (10 December 1948) as negotiations are
continuing. We are unable to name any estimate of the tonnage
whatsoever but assume it would be some percentage (and again we
have no idea what percentage) of " expected and agreed upon
schedules.
In our opinion, based on our talks with the Soviets over
several months, we judge this a sudden change in policy in
retaliation for the reluctance or refusal of the United States
Government to grant them export licenses to purchase in the
United States the materials and equipment which they deem
essential for their economy.
Resultunhants
R. H. HILLENKOETTER
Rear Admiral, USN
DECLASSIFIED
Director of Central
C.I.A. LTR. 5-12-78
Intelligence
Authority
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