The Archive · 1940

Reassuring Statement

Paris, May 19.

Broadca: ig to the Polish Nation, General Weadimir Sikorski, Polish Premier, said he was speaking at a particularly grave moment, added: "We are only in the first phase of a great battle which may have many varying fortunes.

It would be erroneous to exaggera ate the significance of local success to exaggerate provisional retirement. Victory will be, as always, the result of moral and material superiority. These two factors the Allies both possess. Thus calmly, with re-elution. and steadfast faith, we must ait and aid victory in the struggle."—Reuter, U.S. to Speed Up Plane Deliveries Washington, May 19.

It is authoritatively reported that esident Roosevelt has decided to put the administration's force behind efforts to speed up deliveries of aeroplanes to the Allies.

Ways and means of hastening completion of more than 4,000 planes at present on order for the Allies will figure prominently at a conference between members of the Government and industrial leaders, according to well-informed aviation circles.

Reuter

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