Telegram no. 70
 
From:     Rio de Janeiro                                            1-28-42, 5 p,m.
 
                                                                                1-28-42, 5:47 p.m.
 
  FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE, THE CHIEF OF STAFF, AND THE
 CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS.
 
           I refer to messages previously transmitted concerning the
 need for keeping up sufficient patrols, as well as protection of 
other kinds in the South American continent. The countries of South
 America, with the severing of relations, have been very bluntly
 told by the Italians, Germans, and Japanese that they can look
 forward to difficulties. The representatives of Bolivia, Peru, 
and Chile especially are greatly worried about the danger of 
possible attack or acts of sabotage on such strategic places as 
the mines of Bolivia, Talaba, and Tocopilla. Once more I urge that
 particular thought be given to these protection problems.
 
810.20 Defense/1967
 u-L :SM :MPM
 
1-29-42
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