The Archive · 1941

Effect of New Bombs

London, May 2, "The fantastic" destructive power of the R.A.F's new bombs are shown by reports from Emden, says the Air Ministry "news service. One bomb dropped recently near the Emden Post Ofice turned the whole of, that pare of town into a heap of ruins, Two hundred houses were damaged, not counting those whose windows were broken, Seventy of these were completely destroyed, Houses 500 yards from where the bomb fell had window frames, doors and parts of the roofs blown away, The news service adds: bombs caused fires two to three hundred yards. high."—Reuter, Full of U.S. Support of Exiled Governments London, May 2.

Whole-hearted United. States sup-pert of We oiled Chrvermnents Toland 'Norwaye 'Holland and Bole hum Was ernpsiond tua: Soto Speech by Me Drexel 'Biddle netic' "Ambeseador To these counties, atlan Sngliah-speaking Shion Thpption in Eanden Paste day, Mr. Biddle said: "My presence emphasizes not only the tragedies of war but the determination of these Governments to maintain the free dom and independence of their nations. At the same time it enables. my Government, which does not accept the doctrine that an cupying Power acquires the right to enjoy the fruits of aggression, to give renewed evidence of its desire to maintain close contact with these Governments, besides being a sign of America's appreciation of the gallant way in which these Governments are conducting their activities on' the sell of their Ally Britain:

Afer describing President Roosevelt's statement on Wednesday night as a clear and complete state-mont of policy, he recalled that "America has roots in the wholesome blend of liberty-loving elements of all nations. Now Britain, this great English-speaking country,' the strong= hold. of liberty and courage, by according friendly hospitality' to the gallant Governments and armed forees of her Allies, has made possible here a thorotigh melting pot of solemn determination to keep this' world a humane, liberal and decent place to live in.'—Reuter,

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