The two moves were not directly related but both appeared directed at the Axis, particularly Japan, which has shown some signs of wavering from Berlin, as far as possible action against tine United States is concerned.
For several months the U.S, permitted small shipments—about US $1,000,000 worth—of machine tools to Russia, and it was understood the talk between Mr. Hull and M. Oumansky included discussion of the possibility of receiving more export licences for machine tools and other similar equipment, The publicity the Army gave the mass flight of 21 Flying Fortresses to Hawaii was considered designed to impress Japan. The flights showed that bombers could be despatched, in two-stage hops, from Hawaii to the Philippines, within striking range of Japan—United Pres Chinese press circles reported last night that a Nanking-bound train starting its trip from Shanghai at 7 a.m, yesterday struck a land mine near Wangping at about 845 am, No details came through last night and therefore the extent of damage and the exact number of casualties, if any, could not be ascertained, Damage to Abbey London, May 16.
At least £135,000 worth of damage has been done at Westminster Abbey as a result of raids since last Septe ber. Damage "during last Saturday night's raid on London accounts for £100,000 of this figure.—Reuter.
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