Department of State PERMANENT RECORD C M ' r 8 59 a m Dow r ed To ss o - ' ' O '-P L TOP SEOlET 14441 Rec'd December 28 1962 Control Action ss Info L FROM Ankara OO TO Seoretary of State NO 708 December 28 1 p m Au honzcd By I n • o r A 11 gust 4 1975 If FO ICR 1 FILMED A PRIORITY ' EYES ONLY FOR AMBASSADOR HARE 1964 At Erkin's request Olcay Who completely informed Paris talks has discussed with Dale where we stand re removal Jupiter mbsiles from Turkey Although Erkin has not had opportunity discuss matter fully with Cabinet Olcay indicated GOT likely agree removal providing replacement can be aade which knowledgeable elements Turkish public will believe effective Foreign Office suggests first step should be prepare Turkish opinion by announcements· or leaks from US •ources to effect •trategic position altering and new aeana must be found assure Western deterrent We ahould aay and Foreign Office plana to aay that NATO always reviewing changes in strategic circumstances and their iaplications in terms weapons systems Next •tep he said would be anno Dlce that new up-to-date means of defense not vulnerable to imme ate retaliation WO lld be placed in position protect Turkey Following explanation c f changed conditions and that NATO and US propose to do about them i e placement Polaris missiles advanced datefor·F-104's and perhaps other measure ' we have discussed with you we could then make announcement re removfl Jupitera which in Foreign Minister's estimation would make transition palatable Since GOT has never specifically admitted missiles located Turkey it would be embarrassing for GOT aake first announcement change baa occurre-d and first story should originate NATO or Washington sources r I p 8 BCR E'n _ _ _ _ _ __ REPRODUCTION FROM THIS COPY IS _•_ _ _ PROHIBITED UNLESS UNCLASSIFIED This copy must be returned to RM R central files with iiotation of action taken• ACTION TAKEN ASSI GNED TO NAME OF OFFICER - -- -'• O_FF _ IC E S _ YM _ B O L _ _ __ DATE OF _ -- ---'-A C _T_IO_N ----- - - --- _ T O ---' R---' M'-'- R _-- 1 A DECLASSIFIED n thnritv N q t -2- 708 December 28 1 p m from Ankara sources preferably by official statement As Foreign Minister puts it whole success this operation depends on proper order and tiJning of US actions in close cooperation with GOT His analysis very much ahmg lines of our conversations in Embassy Olcay added however GOT may be forced due questions GNA or press leaks which have already cbmmenced make announcement simultaneously with US ot if domestic reaction becomes unmanageable alter position described above Foreign Minister will he said keep in close contact with Embassy I In connection 104's Tansel told Fit dfater December 27 he still could not believe nuclear weapons would ever be made available TAF eyen under rules prevailing for US custody He cited many complicated POL consideratiou involved without stating what he thought them to be SGC • ' I DECLASSIFIED Authority NND9 Y9