CONCERN IN BRAZIL OVER FATE OF DAKAR

Wairarapa Times-Age, 21 September 1942, Page 4

CONCERN IN BRAZIL

OVER FATE OF DAKAR

ACTION BY UNITED NATIONS DESIRED. POSSIBLE INVASION SPRINGBOARD. (By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright) (Received This Day, 12.30 p.m.) NEW YORK, September 20. The “New York Times” Rio de Janeiro correspondent says: “When will the United Nations take Dakar?” is a question asked by Brazilians, who fear that Germany will use it for a springboard attack on Brazil, It is contended furthermore that the sea lanes of the South Atlantic cannot be safe if Dakar is transformed , into a German base.

AMERICAN SUGGESTION POSSIBLE CO-OPERATION (Received This Day, 12.30 p.m.) WASHINGTON, September 20. The “Army and Navy Journal” hints that the United States may seize French possessions in the Caribbean Sea and assist Britain to seize Dakar, says the “New York Times” Washington correspondent. The article has attracted attention because of the “Journal’s” reputed closeness to the armed services. “Negotiations with the governorsgeneral of the territories have not been concluded and the prolonged delay in meeting our demands will cause us to act,” says the “Journal.” “Events may compel us tp co-operate with the British and seize Dakar, which place is important now that Brazil is at war. The significance of the presence of American troops in Africa is fully appreciated by Berlin and Rome, for it is proof that we will not hesitate to take’ any strategic area dangerous to bur safety.”