Transcript Date
June 27, 1950
Mr. Ross telephoned the Secretary to give him the following information:
1) The message from Dewey had not arrived, but when it did, they would have a suitable reply.
2) The President approves putting out the information that this Government has communicated with the Soviet Government, as the Secretary stated to Mr. Ross.
3) The President feels that the Secretary should have a press conference in the regular way. He plans to hold one himself. As to a press conference by Mr. Kennan, he doubts the wisdom of that, and thinks it should be postponed at least a couple of days.
The Secretary agreed fully with Mr. Ross on the latter point and explained he was under pressure by the press here.