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Beam, Jacob D. 1908-

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August 22, 1968

Prague Embassy Urges Caution on Radio Free Europe and Voice of America

In Prague Embassy Dispatch No. 3079, Ambassador Jacob Beam urges the US Radios to provide factual reporting and neither encourage nor discourage Czechoslovak youth opposed to the invasion

May 3, 1958

Deputy Minister Winiewicz, 'Record of Conversation with US Ambassador on May 3, 1958'

Deputy Minister Winiewicz recounts his conversation with Ambassador Beam, in which Winiewicz replies to the American note concerning the Rapacki Plan by asserting the Polish intention to continue pursuing the Plan. Beam assures Winiewicz of the American interest in positive relations with Poland.

January 8, 1958

Record of Conversation at a Dinner Given by the French Ambassador De Carbonell on Jan. 3, 1958

The French ambassador leads a discussion on the feasibility of the Rapacki Plan, including potential obstacles and benefits.

February 19, 1959

Ambassador Beam’s Critique of Radio Free Europe

Ambassador Jacob Beam forwards to Washington in Warsaw Embassy Dispatch no. 301 his critique of RFE Polish broadcasts as incompatible with US policy goals in Poland. In an attached undated and incomplete memorandum, International Organization Division dissents from the State Department criticism

September 15, 1959

CIA-State 'Summit' on Radio Free Europe Polish Broadcasts

Allen Dulles records his discussion that day with Undersecretary of State Douglas Dillon and Ambassador Jacob Beam, who were critical of RFE Polish broadcasts