ACTION COPY PERMAN NT RECORD COPY INCOMING TELEGRAM Department of State 53 SECRET Control Action Rec'd NEA FROM Ankara Info J ss TO Secretary of State SR NO G L - 1097 March 18 Noon SP C I z -Tl rT1 n l rr1 z- 4 '---J ACTION DEPARTMENT 1097 INFORMATION PARIS TOPOL 55 ROME 143 H SAL BTF EUR SMF DAC MC AIDA p IOP NSC INR CIA NSA OSD ARMY NAVY AIR RMR - 12947 March 1' ' 1 8 15 A o U C PARIS FOR FINLETTER AND SACE 4-'fO Re EMBTEL 1060 - ii f F- I __ u IY Turkisn military had been under impression changes might be requested in US-proposed exchange of notes re Jupiters in order meet some of their points and had postponed approval but Wood mission results satisfied their requirements and Turkish military now say no changes will be needed With exception point mentioned reference telegram that notes can only come into effect upon ratification it seems unlikely any changes will be needed US draft has been submitted to Cabinet by Foreign Minister but it probably will not be discussed until Erkin return on 27th Possibility exists now that general legislation empoweri SI GOT make executive-type agreements which already approved by parliamentary committees may be acted upon more quickly tl uln bil l specifically dealing with Jupiters Therefore may be unnecessary submit latter r Wish add as footnote that by demonstrating our willingn tal k with Turks at time when reassurance needed following our ¾ request remove Jupiters Wood mission has played large role obtaini ng Turkish cooperation many detailed matters concerned with missile substi lut ion Timing of visit and conduct of talks by General Wood both contributed this fortunate effect • T his copy must be returned to RM R ce a l files with notation of action taken• §