U.S. WAR PLANS

Grey River Argus, 18 February 1942, Page 5

U.S. WAR PLANS

IN THE PACIFIC . Mr Nash’s Impression [Aust. & N.Z. Cable Assn.] WASHINGTON. February 16. Mr. Nash presented his credentials to Mr. Roosevelt, to-day. Mr. Roosevelt assured Mr. Nash that America would not falter until the task was complete and freedom was secured. “Both the United States and New Zealand are' Pacific Powers,” he said, “and the interests of the two countries are inextricably woven together. The spread of wanton aggression has only drawn our countries closer, and made us more conscious of our inter-dependence.”

Mr. Nash told the President that New’ Zealand wias grateful for America’s splendid assistance and cooperation in the fight foi' freedom.

MR. NASH ON MR. ROOSEVELT.

(Rec. 7.55). WASHINGTON, Feb. 16. Mr. Nash told press representatives! “No man I have met knows more about the'needs of the Southern Pacific than President Roosevelt. As a result of my talk with him, I am satisfied that whatever it is physically possible for him to do to enable the Southern Pacific area to be cared for in this crisis, he will do.” NEW BATTLESHIP. PORTSMOUTH (Virginia'), Feb. 16. The 35,000-tons battleship, Alabama, has been launched nine months ahead of schedule, being the sixth battleship under the .defence programme. Immediately the vessel struck the water, the keel of the 45,000-tons Kentucky was laid. Colonel Knox (Secretary to the Navy), in a speech, said: “To-day, we know beyond doubt that the burden on our navy is the greatest in history. Not only must we protect our shores and coastal defence, but we must check the surging flood of Japanese aggression in the Antipodes, until we are able to muster sufficient forces to send it hurling back whence it came.” RAIDS ON JAP QUARTERS. (Rec. 10.30.) SACRAMENTO, Feb. 16 The Federal' Bureau of Invetigation .agents carried out sweeping raids on Japanese establishments here. They seized truckloads of contraband, including Japanese, Army and Navy uniforms, important secret documents, and empty aerial bomb caings. Thirteen Japanese nationals were arrested.