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Wairarapa Times-Age, 14 May 1941, Page 5

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UNITED STATES EFFORT FOR VICTORY DECLARATION BY COLONEL •• KNOX. ASSURANCE OF SUFFICIENT AID TO BRITAIN. (By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright) WASHINGTON. May 12. The Secretary of the Navy, Colonel Knox, in a speech to lhe .Society of Military Engineers. said: “All Anierica is awaiting the word, ‘ Eorward. ’ We have made our choice to oppose the aggressor with sufficient force either to heal him or scare him off. We cannot half-tight a ball It*. We are committed to sufficient aid to ensure a British victory al no matter what price.” It is officially stated that no aluminium will be available to civilian industries in 1942 as a result of the bomber construction programme, which is expected to absorb every ounce. The British economist, Mr J. M. Keynes, told the Press that the combined United States and British production facilities were incomparably stronger than those of the Axis, which had been at peak production for some time, whereas the democracies were just approaching their full stride. He said Italy had been a serious drain on Germany. Referring to the British and United States potentialities, he said that when both these countries reached their peaks they would be invincible. SPEECH CANCELLED PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT’S • ILLNESS. WASHINGTON, May 13. President Roosevelt is apparently sicker than has been admitted. The speech he intended to make on Wednesday night has been cancelled. GLOBE ENCIRCLED FEDERAL PREMIER’S TALK WITH PRESIDENT. STIMULATING DISCUSSION. WASHINGTON, May 12. The Australian Premier, Mr Menzies, and Mr Casey talked for an hour with President Roosevelt at his bedside in the White House. Later Mr Menzies told the Press: “It was a most interesting talk. I was pleased to find the President in good form, although he had to receive me in bed. “I found the discussion most stimulating. We had a general talk and there were few things that we did not discuss. We encircled the globe and it was a most stimulating journey.”

Asked to say specifically if they had discussed the Pacific. Mr Menzies reiterated that they had discussed world-wide affairs. Mr Casey added: “Past, present, and future.” Mr Menzies then attended a National Press Club luncheon. Mr Menzies, who brought personal greetings from Mr Churchill, and Mr Casey, were the only callers, except the Secretary of State, Mr Hull, who were permitted to see Mr Roosevelt, who has made a good recovery from his illness.

Mr Menzies’s afternoon appointments included one with Mr Hull.