Army and Navy chiefs of s.aff and leading members of the Cabinet met President Roosevelt at White House today. It is believed they discussed measures to ensure the non-involvement of America in the European War. Most of the members of the Cabinet arrived showing signs of a sleepless night.
Little work is being done here today. Crowds are gathering round every loudspeaker to hear the latest war bulletins, Officials are keeping a close watch on events in the Far Easi, especially those concerning the Netherlands East Indies, President Roosevelt is being praised in many quarters for the decision to retain the fleet at Hawaii—a decision for which he was personally responsible,
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