Honolulu Record, August 19, 1948, vol. 1 no. 2, p. 4
American officials have failed to carry out their promise to supply the Greek government with poison gas for use against the guerrillas.
This charge was made by Greek War Minister George Stratos, according to NBC Correspondent John Donovan who broadcast from Rome on Aug. 1.
Correspondent Donovan who arrived from Athens stated that American officers have denied making such offers.
The difference between American military authorities and the Greek government on the strategy and tactics of conducting the civil war still remains a fact, Donovan said.
The American military authorities headed by Gen. Van Fleet contend that present equipment supplied by England and the United States are sufficient for fighting 10,000 guerillas in the Grammos Area.
"Stratos claims Americans representatives, including General Wedemeyer, promised bombers and poison gas," Donovan said.