More Planes Sent To Hawaii Honolulu, Oct. 4.
America's attempt to strengthen Hawail's defences gained momentum today when it was revealed that a {otal of 194 planes would be gent here within thirty days. The revelation wes made by Colonel osenham Beam, Hickham Field operations officer, to the "Honolulu Star Bulletin following ithe dispatch of 43 American warships from San Pedro to Pearl Harbour for the establish: ment of a "security patrol.
Col. Beam was quoted as saying that 112 pursuit planes, 60 bombers, 14 observation ships, five auxiliary amphibians and three transport ships would be sent here to strengthen the 18th Wing which yesterday completed extensive manceuvres against a there tical enemy attacking Oahu Island. The tests were watched by Major-General Henry H. "Arnold, United States Air Chief, who said that the 18th Wing: ypuld be greatly strengthened by the dispatch of more planes and men from the mainland.
Meanwhile, reports from Washington said that the Navy was consider-Ing refitting decommissioned destroyfers now on the east const and sending them to Hawaii to strengthen the "security patrol." The U.S. action {in sending 45 warships to Hawaii was heartily endorsed by Congressmen. They emphasized that the movements should arouse no concern among, friendly nations.
The Naval spokesman at Washington said that no notice was taken of Japanese reaction to the latest move. Foreign diplomats were quick to point out that the step was taken to remind the world that the United States w prepared to defend its Ugitimate, Fights—United Press,
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