British Ambassador Sir Oliver Franks conferred for an hour this morning with Acting Secretary of State Robert A. Lovett on Palestine. He told newsmen after his call that they had “continued” their discussions about the Palestine area and “noted with encouragement the progress which is being made at Rhodes.” He added: “I personally have some feeling of optimism.”
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