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Memorandum by the Deputy Director of the Office of Dependent Area Affairs ( Robbins ) to a Special Assistant in the Bureau of United Nations Affairs ( Fierst )

t to the USIA posts in the Middle East and Africa. In our opinion, these stories have given a balanced presentation of Mr. Sears ’ statements. In addition, we understand that the full text of Mr. Sears ’ statements have been sent to USIA officers in Lagos and Accra. Mr. Strong has called Mr. Simpson ’s attention to the sensitivities of the Belgians and French; however, it might be well if you were to pass on to USIA this additional French reaction as it relates specifically to the publicizing of Mr. Sears ’ statements by the Information Officers at Lagos and Accra. Perhaps USIA will wish to ma…