AMERICA’S WATCH
ITALY'S .FREEDOM PRESIDENT’S WARNING "APPROPRIATE MEASURES" (N.Z.P. A.—Reuter —Copyright. I (10 a.m.) WASHINGTON, Dec. 14. Although American troops are being withdrawn from Italy,' the United States would consider appropriate measures for preserving Italy's peace and independence, said President Truman tonight. .. . T , , . If it becomes apparent that Italy s freedom and independence were being threatened, the United States would consider what measures would be appropriate for the maintenance of peace and security. „ . , The United Press says that diplomatic quarters interpreted President Truman’s declaration as a notice to Russia. Observers think the announcement could be construed to mean that the United States would concern herself with internal as well as external threats. , „ . , , Italian Government officials and the United States Ambassador, Mr. J. C Dunn, farewelled at Leghorn the final contingent of United States troops m their withdrawal from Italy. The troop ship will clear Italian territorial waters before midnight, which is the time limit stipulated in the peace treaty.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22511, 15 December 1947, Page 5
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