Washington, Feb. 16.
Control of hemp production in the Philippines is playing a significant rule in Japanese-American relations, a strategic materials expert revealed yesterday.
Congressional commodity specialists are paying closest attention to reports from Manila of investigations into Japanese control of hemp production in Davao Province.
Representative Fred L, Crawford, Republican of Michigan, who has been a frequent critic of President Manuel Quezon, praised the Commonwealth Government for action already taken.
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