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ated by unprovoked aggression
against the Republic of Korea.
THE Government of the United
States is pleased with the speed
and determination with which the
United Nations Security Council
acted to order withdrawal of the
invading forces to positions north
Of the 38th parallel. In accord
ance with the resolution of the
Security Council, the United
States will vigorously support the
efforts Of the Council to terminate
this serious breach of the peace.
Voices Concern for People.
Our concern over the lawless
action taken by the forces from
North Korea, and our sympathy
and support for the people of
Korea in this situation, are being
demonstrated by the cooperative
action of American personnel in
Korea, as well as by steps taken
to expedite and augment assis-
tance of the type being furnished
under the mutual defense system
program.
Those responsible for this act
Of aggression must realize how
seriously the Government of the
United States views such threats
to the peace of the world. Willful
disregard of the obligation to keep
the peace cannot be tolerated by
nations that support the United
Nations Charter"
Soon after the statement was
issued the White House announced
that the National Security Coun-
Gil would not be called into ses-
sion today.
Press Secretary Charles G. Ross
said he thought Secretary of De-
fense johnson would see the
President later today.
At no point did the Presidents
statement say directly whether or
not this country would send armed
forces to Korea if the United Ma
tions asked for them to back up
its cease-f1re order.
There was no hint of any fur
ther United States action.
The big question being asked in
this Capital was whether the
United States was ready to supply
armed forces if the United Ma
tions asked for them to back up
its weekend cease fire. order in
Korea.
Reporters got a chance to put
it to Secretary of Defense Johnson
when he visited the Capitol for
discussion of the general military
assistance program with the Sen
ate Foreign Relations Committee.
Mr.. Johnson's reply: That's a
good question"
A reporter: But what is the
answer?"
Il didn't give an answer"
Maj. Gen. Lyman l.. Lemnitzer,
director of the foreign arms aid
program. who was with Mr.. John
son, told a reporter he did not
think the United States would
act alone.
Gen. Lemnitzer added:
That decision will have to be
made on high level. It's a de-
cision for group of nations. We
won't act unilaterally."
Confer for Three Hours,
Last night Mr.. Truman and 13
of his administration leaders, in
Guiding Mr.. Acheson and Mr..
johnson, conferred for more than
three hours at Blair House.
1t was understood they reviewed
the situation in detail and ex-
plored possible further American
action to save Southern Korea
from conquest by the North
Korean Communists. No deci-
sions were announced, however.
Further conferences were in pros
pect today.
On the administration side in
dications were that for the mo-
ment the President and his
advisers, having set two lines of
action in motion, wanted to Judge
results before embarking on fur
ther ventures. Basic American
policy appeared to be to do every
thing possible to localize the
fighting but also. with American
prestige deeply involved. to as
sure the survival of South Korea.