The Archive · 1940

Italy Not Altering Attitude

Signor Mussolini Reassures American Ambassador That No Immediate War Plans Are Projected

Rome, May 2. HE British Government extended its precautionary measures against Italy yesterday by ordering Imperial Aitways planes fo discontinue their usual overnight stops in Italy.

The new order followed instructions earlier this week to British merchant ships to cease passing through the Mediterranean, The orders are believed to be a result of British fears that recent belligerent Italian statements may foreshadow Italy's entry into the European war on the side of

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