The Archive · 1940

Repercussions to Axis Pact Also Awaited

Washington, Oct. 1

FFICIAL circles today watched Far Eastern developments without comment, but informed sources understood that immediate developments here were partially contingent on the British action regarding the reopening of the Burma Road.

The closure of the Burma route agreement expires on October Some well-informed politicians heard that the United States was awaiting not only the alization of British-Japanese reactions, but also Russian repercussions, They also waited the completion of reports on the control of other materials on which embargoes might be applied.

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