The Archive · 1940

U.S. To Be Asked for Aid

London, Aug. 7.

Mr. John C. Cudahy, United States Ambassador to Brussels, told the American and foreign press here yesterday that he will ask President Roosevelt to give American relief to Belgium to prevent a famine there next winter.

^I cannot see 8,000,000 people facing stárvation without doing my utmost for them," he declared. "I will present the situation to Mr.

Roosevelt."

Replying to questions, Mr Cudahy said he was not acquainted with the British Government's opposition to allowing supplies to reach Belgium owing to the possibility of their falling into the hands of the Germans. He admitted, however, that the British attitude may preclude American help to Belgium.—United Press.

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