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February 1
The Un Commission rejected the Soviet-Polish proposal that the Com-
mission confine its travels to Greece, "whose Monarcho-Fascist Govern-
ment has been the cause of the disputes."
February 25
The Greek Parliament passed a decree granting amnesty to guerrillas
who would surrender their arms by 15 March.
February 27
Two captured guerrillas testified before the UN Commission on the
"guerrilla academy" at Buljkes, Yugoslavia. The witnesses were Pho-
tius Kontopanos and George Gatsios, who claimed that they received
their training first at Camp Rubig north of Tirana and then at Buljkes,
north of Belgrade
February 28
Public disclosure was made of the news that the British Government
had sent a note to the US stating that it was unable to continue assist-
ing Greece.
March 3
The Greek Communist Party was reported as having reacted violently
against any US "interference," and its chief, Nikos Zachariades, de-
nounced "American imperialistic plans for Greece."
March 4
The Greek police announced that 571 leftists were arrested on charges
of aiding the guerrillas, and were convicted and sentenced to one year's
deportation on the island of Nicaria.
The State Department released the text of the Greek Government's ap-
peal for assistance, dated 3 March. Secretary of State Marshall
stressed, in his first announcement on the subject, that in the light of
world situation the problem was of "far-reaching and transcending im-
portance."
March 12
President Truman in a special message to Congress asked for $250
million for Greece and $150 million for Turkey, authority to send US
military and civilian experts to those countries, and authority to trans-
fer military supplies and equipment.
May 22
President Truman signed American Aid Bill.
June 5
President Truman selected former Governor Griswold as Chief of Ameri-
can Aid Mission to Greece.
June 12
Greek Communists announced all-out opposition to US aid program.
June 20
Aid Bill agreement signed in Athens.
June 28
Communist Party leader Porphyrogenis at Strasbourg announced in-
tention of Communists to form "free" government.
July 8
Soviets introduced resolution in the Security Council placing blame for
Balkan border disturbances on Greece. Resolution defeated; but two
affirmative votes (USSR, Poland).
July 9
Wholesale arrests of Communists by government in Athens. (Arrests
continued the following days-estimated some 10,000 to 14,000 arrested.)
July 13
Konitsa (Epirus) attacked by large guerrilla forces. Unconfirmed re-
ports of use of international units.
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