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    "ocrText": "July 5\nOUTGOING TELEGRAM Department of State\nINDICATE:\nsmith 10\nCOLLECT\nCHARGE TO\nUNCLASSIFIED\n39\n0cr 17\nOrigin\nACTION:\nAmembassy ROME 816\nETTR\nInfo:\nSS\nG\nPlease deliver the following message to President Segni:\nPR\nP\nQUOTE His Excellency\nUS IA\nRMR\nAntonio Segni,\nPresident of the Republic of Italy,\nRome.\nOn behalf of the American people, I thank you for your message of\ncongratulations on the occasion of Commander Schirra's orbital flight. This\naccomplishment of scientists, technicians, and brave men is a heartening step\nforward in the free world's conquest of space for peaceful purposes, to which\nboth our peoples are dedicated.\nJohn F. Kennedy UNQUOTE\nwhite House does not plan publish but has no objection should GOI wish\nto. If GOI wishes publish notify Department 24 hours in advance to permit\nsimultaneous release. END.\nRUSK\nDrafted by:\nTelegraphic transmission and\nCRStoutomar 10/3/62\nclassification approved by:\ns/s\ne Mig Little\nClearances:\nP - Mr Cottman\nWhite House Mr. o Smith\nREPRODUCTION FROM THIS\nCOPY IS PROHIBITED\nUNCLASSIFIED\nUNLESS \"UNCLASSIFIED\":\nFORM\nDS-322\n5-61"
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