Allen, Jay. New York. To G.S. Messersmith, Washington., 1939 October 06

Enclosure: See No. 1289. Calls attention to new propaganda sheet, "Nuova Italia," edited by Pietro Garoaflo; Garoaflo and friends on other Italian dailies carrying on campaign against neutrality revision; surprised that some people think that neither Stalin nor Mussolini has taken irrevocable step, and both should be cultivated; enclosing copy of article about [Hugh Simon] Gibson's recent radio speech; liked Gibson personally, but wonders if he hasn't developed streak of cynicism.