Interest in the position of West African ports continues here, so that a report from America that General de Gaulle had offered to put the Free French ports in Africa at the disposal of the United States as naval bases. presumably to counteract German influence at Dakar. has been read with attention, states Reuters Diplomatic Correspondent.
The Free French headquarters in London state that they have no knowledge of such an offer, though in any case a decision would be made by Gen e Gaulle himself bt Brazzaville, From what is known of the generals views. however. it is thought that if America considers these porte would prov, ful to the United States. the Free h would arri gladly place them at America's disposal.—Reuter Soy bean sauce Coal briq.. 100shih Grey sbirüngs chih Chinese Charged With
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