Rome, Mar, 10.
American militarism is a threat to every neutral nation, Sig, Virginia Gayda, mouthpiece of; Premier Benito Mussolini, wrote yesterday in the "Voce d'Italia."
Commenting on the report from Budapest that the United States had offered military aid to Yugoslavia, Sig. Gayda said the offer was based on the supposition that Yugoslavia was politically stupid and pointed out that there was no route open whereby the United States could send military aid to Yugoslavia if the Axis opposed it, "Washington reports classed the report from Budapest as "pure propaganda."
"Following failure of the Anglo-Saxon maneeuvres in Rumania and Bulgaria they turned to Yugoslavia," said the editorial, "However it is up to Yugoslavia to define her position apd intentions, "Yugoslavia knows her geographical position and her economic interests. She also is aware of the present status, of the Balkans, which now are completely dominated by Axis politia] and military forces, Position of Greece Six Divisions Planned by Next Autumn Washington, Mar. 9.
The United States Army intends to double the number of motorized units now in service, according to military authorities hero.
Before this can be done, they added, Congress must pass the bill allowing the army to maintain under the colours a part of the conscripts called up for a year's military training in accordance with the Conscription Bill.
At present, the U.S. Army has two divisions of motorized units, while two others are at present being formed.
It the Army's plans are enforced, it will have six motorized divisions by next autumn.
Each of these divisions will have 11,000 men. and their equipment and organization. will be similar to those of the German 'Panzer' divisions used in France last year.—Havas.
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