was considerable evidence Winant returned of his own volition' rather than on invitation from the President, The White House wa: closely and anxiously watching Axis efforts to strike at Alexandria and extend operations in Asia Minor, The White House was also watching closely for any intimation of a possible British collapse which might imply the British fleet no longer would stand between the western hemisphere and Europe, Mr, Winant has given the President and the State Department a detailed e lence of Britain in her conflict with Germany, it was learned yesterday.
Both Mr, Winant and the President believe the report will be of invaluable assistance in preparing the United States for any possible war. The report, which Mr, Winant will give the President in a series of conferences, will cover the most minute details of all military economic and social matters. It was learned that the report would not concern itself with the incident involving Herr Rudolph Hess and his flight from the Reich to England, Mr. Winant and the President met for two hours last night,
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