Some political quarters speculated that America's defence measures might be accompanied by wide range proposals, including the outright repeal of the neutrality law, relaxation of credit restrictions and large scale shipments of food and war materials. The proposal to lend the Allies some destroyers for convoys also might shortly be made.
Meanwhile, Congress today will act on the naval bases expansion bill which calls for a US$20000,000 increase to strengthen the iron ring of bases around the western hemis sphere, including some undesignated islands in the southern Pacific and the southern Atlantic.
The House of Representatives is also to act on the naval expansion bill providing for an 11 per cent, increase in the Navy's strength.
The Military Affairs Committee, it is worthy of note, reported favourably on the proposal to grant President Roosevelt authority to mobilize the National Guard for service outside the continental limits.—United Pr"
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