Washington, Mar. 25.
Americans are now demanding for bomb-proof shelters, the War Department reveals, The September crisis and the recent tension have led to an. increasing number of requests, some described as hysterical, for instruction' in the construction of bombproof shelters similar to those in Europe, it states. Some of the requests, according to the War Department, come from as far inland as Arkensas.
Military engineers are faced with an unprecedented demand for advice on air raid precautions. They declare that they see no reason why Americans should yet share the fears of the British and the French, and see little likelihood of aerial invasion in the event of the United States being involved in War.
But in view of the rapidly increasing range of aircraft, shelters, trenches and other devices for the protection of civilians are being planned, it is revealed.—Reuter.
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