APRIL 12, 1952
PARIS, 11 (From our correspondent Spyros Theodorou): General (Dwight) Eisenhower, after a series of NATO exercises, had a long talk with General Grigoropoulos (…) to explain all the political and psychological reasons for putting the Greek land forces under the command of the Italian General Castiglione. (…) General Grigoropoulos reportedly explained to Eisenhower the reasons why not only military but political circles in Greece were forced to resist subjecting Greek forces to the command of the Italian military leader. EISENHOWER’S RESIGNATION: London, 11- It was officially announced this evening that General Eisenhower will resign from his post as of June 1. Although expected, the news was received with great concern in Western countries. The general, whose name is linked with the liberation of Western Europe and the victory in World War II, was a leader who, in spite of political and economic difficulties, managed to give the free nations of the West their first defense force capable of resisting a possible attack from the East. The general feeling of sadness is moderated by the thought that if he is fortunate, he will perhaps be able to continue his work for free peoples even more effectively from the White House.
