Italian Naval Attache Alberto Lais Faces Recall Following Ship Sabotage

The transcript discusses the recall of Italy's naval attaché, linked to the sabotage of Italian ships in American ports. A note from State Secretary Cordell Hull addresses department secrets and shipping issues in Latin America. It also covers the burning of Axis vessels in Costa Rica, where crew members were arrested on arson charges, and Germany's request for special treatment was rejected.

What was revealed in the messages regarding acts of shipping grief in Latin America?

What was the fate of the German freighter Eisenach and the Italian liner?