AMERICAN PATROLS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 194, 18 July 1941, Page 6

AMERICAN PATROLS

"NOT JUST PRACTICE." (United Press Association—Copyright) (1.35 p.m.) WASHINGTON, July 17. Rear-Admiral Towers told the House of Representatives Naval Committee that; United States navy planes are patrolling the Atlantic, Pacihc. Philippine, and Panama areas. N Hc added that the patrols wore not just practice work.

While the War Department did not know the next move by the Axjs after the Russian campaign, it could envisage future step*; ol great magnitude, said General Marshall, giving evidence before tho Senate Military Committee. The department could see Spain, Portugal, and North Africa conquered very quickly. Each move would leave the Axis more ready for another move. Unices tho United States made businesslike preparations she might find herself in a tragic situation. Tho efficiency of tho War Department and the military forces would bo greatlyimproved if Congress removed the prohibition on extended service for trainees. It was absurd to say he was planning an expeditionary force. The Office of Production Management has announced that rifles and sub-machine-guns are being produced at tho rate of 1500 a day compared with 931 in January last.