Molotov writes that Vyshinsky must insist on the Koreans being invited to any discussion on removing foreign troops from Korea. If opposition to such participation holds, the Soviets should abstain from voting on the matter out of principle.

TASS reports on French news stories it views as slanderous to Stalin, including stories on his declining health and what it will mean for Russian foreign policy should Zhdanov succeed him.

TASS reports on an Uruguayan news story that claims the Soviet regime is built around Stalin's personality rather than communist or socialist principles.

Swedish newspaper Expressen suggests that Western rumors surrounding Stalin's diminishing health will only get worse unless TASS, or some other authoritative Russian source, clearly refutes them.

A radio broadcast suggests Stalin is not sick, but merely tired from the war.

TASS reports on foreign news stories it views as slanderous to Joseph Stalin, including stories on his declining health and possible successors.

TASS reports on foreign news stories it views as slanderous to Joseph Stalin.

US Ambassador to the Soviet Union Harriman told the press that Stalin was in good condition when they met in Sochi.

Report that the French press has been instructed by the Ministry of Information not to spread any information of foreign policy favorable to the USSR.

The cable contains Stalin’s personal response to Mao's 13 May telegram. Using the code-name “Filippov,” Stalin confirms his agreement with the North Korean proposal to “move toward reunification,” contingent on Beijing’s agreement.