The Archive · 1939

Greatest Storehouse Open

Turning to the repeal of the United States arms embargo, the Prime Minister said it was a momentous event, re-opening for the Allies the doors to the greatest storehouse of supplies in the world.

The efficiency of all three Services, he continued, had already proved such as to inspire confidence™in their ability to meet any task given them in_future.

Dealing with Home defence, Mr. Chamberlain said they were well aware of the disadvantages and dangers of blackouts and the inconvenience and distress caused by moving hundred of thousands of children to the country, but the experience of the last war showed the importance of starting with an effective machine, instead of proceeding by trial and

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