ATTACKS EXPECTED
Whqle Of American Coast In
Danger
warning against panic
Rec. noon. WASHINGTON, Feb. 19
The nation should expect attacks all along our coasts similar to the raids on Aruba and in the Caribbean," said Mr. H. L. Stimson, Secretary of War, at a Press conference. He warned the people to be prepared for pressure from thoughtless persons to scatter the defensive forces to meet such attacks. Yielding to this will be the surest way of losing the war.
Replying to criticism of the United Nations' failure to take the initiative he said: "We will seize every opportunity to counter-attack any offensive and surprise.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXIII, Issue 43, 20 February 1942, Page 5
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