Washington, Nov. 1.
Leading War Department officials and members of the British Purchasing Commission last night denied all knowledge of the alleged deal under which the United States had agreed to release the army's secret bomb sight to the British.
Colonel Henry L. Stimsor, War Secretary, however declined to confirm or deny the reports that the War Department had approved the export of the army's secret bomb sight which allows bombers to hit targets accurately from an altitude of 20,000 feet.
"I have no records in.front of me" Col. Stimson said when: asked whether the War Department had decided to transfer the bomb sight to Britain.
The Under-Secretary of War, Mr. Robert: Patterson, said, "I know nothing about it.
Officials of the ment, members Treasury Depart-of wise said they were without knowledge regarding the report.
Earlier this week, however, War Department officials, Army chiefs and members of the British Purchasing Commission held an important conference at which it was believed that the British again asked that the US. Army release the bomb sight and also some "flying fortress" bombers—United Press.
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