The Archive · 1940

US. May Stop Air Service to Bermuda

British Examination of All Mail Brings Difficulties

Washington, Jan. 20.

The Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell "til, said yesterday that the American aiP: service to Bermuda may be discontinued if the British authorities here persist in interfering aboard the Manes.

Mr. Hull carefully stated that he would not undertake or care to pre-ict sach a step, but he said that such a considerable act would be taken as 1 last resort if the practice continues.

State Department officials indicated hat the British may have a legal -ight to examine mails passing *hrough Bermuda since it is a Briti: port and the Pan-American Air line voluntarily calls there.—United Press.

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