The Archive · 1941

King Visits Destroyers From America

Queen Chats with Wounded Sailors at Hospital

London, Mar. 21, The King was taken aboard one of the American destroyers taken over by Britain when he visited Devonport dockyard yesterday, It was the first time the King had been aboard one of these warships, and he was very interested in her equipment and armament. This destroyer was manned entirely by Canadians, s Majesty also inspected the ship's company drawn up om deck, and later was received on board the Brazil Restricts Entry Rio de Janeiro, Mar. 20.

President Getulio D. gas today signed a decree restricting immigration into Brazil.

The decree does not affect citizens of American Repubics and foreigners with sufficient financial means.

Exception also will be made in the case of foreign technicians of prover ability.—Havas Telemondial. flotilla leader by the captain, where he inspected the officers and ratings who, a few hours before, had been at action stations ready to engage enemy ships, Meanwhile the Queen chatted with wounded officers and sailors in the naval hospital. The Queen was es-carted by Lady Astor, Later the King and Queen left for Plymouth.—Reuter,

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