Rome, Feb. 10.
Friends of Japan" is the name of a new society formed here at the instigation of the Ministry of Popular Culture. The President of the new society will be Marchese Paulucci del Calboli who will also head a group of Fascists which is soon to visit Japan, The first official meeting of the society will be on Sunday It is emphasized in informed circles that the formation of the new society is a new proof of the will of the Italian Government to strengthen and intellectual bonds, as friendship, with other countries which are inspired by the same fundamental ideals as Italy.—Trans-
Ocean "We are told the Fascist goblins of Europe are about to take south America, Signor Mussolini is to march in seven-league boots across the Atlantic, to Brazil, or Herr Hitler or the Emperor of Japan will do it some other way "This is a new racket created to head the American people into President Roosevelt's quarantine camp,"
Prof, Beard was giving evidence before the Naval Affairs Board in connection with hearings on Vinson Navy Bill which crease the strength of the Navy by 20 per cent, The first week of hearings on the bill was given by Admiral W. D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, who told the Committee that even the proposed 20 per cent. increase in American naval strength would not enable the Navy to protect both coasts against simultaneous attack by a combination of two strong naval powers,
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