The Archive · 1937

Panay Film

Alameda, Dec. 25.

The United States Government today prepared extra, unusual pre~ cautions to assure the safety of the motion pictures taken aboard. the USS. Panay by Mr. Norman Alle ing the Japanese bombing of that vessel on the Yangtze River.

'The precious fins were' due to arrive here via the China Clipper on Monday and the Government sought to prevent any effort that might be made to destroy the incontrovertible proofs of Japanese intent in the bombing.

The Pan-American Airways will place an extra guard at the al sport, But U.S. Secret Servies operatives will also be on hand to protect Mr. Alley and his fins.

An armoured truck will take them from the Alameda to the Oakland

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