They estimated that the full strength of ithe regiment probably would be nearer 1,200 men than the 1,000 indicated by Col. Stimson.
"Anti-aircraft defences are becoming more and more necessary in modern warfare," Col. Stimson said in announcing the decision to send more forces to Hawaii. "This is a distinct step in that direction."
Col Stimson said fire wad no plan under consideration at present for strengthening the Army garrison in the Philippines. He said the present policy is to permit the Philippines to develop their own forces The United States Government moved yesterday to divert to' the American Army ten military aeroplanes which had been built for the Thailand air force.
The machines, MA-44 planes the most modern type, had already been shipped from the United States but were seized by the United States Government while being trans-shipped here. The official order relating to the case stated that the planes were essential for the national defence of the United States.
The Thailand Government had purchased the planes under a license issued May 1, which was revoked in Washington yesterday—United Press,
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