The Archive · 1940

American Evacuation Linked With Burma Road Reopening

Closer Cooperation Between Great Britain and U.S.A. Seen; Japanese Counter Move Expected

ILITICAL circk Washington, Oct. 9. here today regarded the suggested withdrawal of American citizens from the Orient as closely linked with the impending reopening of the Burma Road. The State Department's instructions to consulates in Japan, Manchoukuo, Hongkong, China and Indo-China to advise Americans to leave for the United 31 H hi The transport could carry 360 and between States as soon as possible were believed to foreshadow closer [cooperation between the United States and Great Britain and a stand in Asia by both Powers.

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