Washington, May 3
President Roosevelt yesterday said he did not know of any present plan for new restrictions on petrol and oil shipments to Japan, He referred questioners to the State Department, Asked whether large amounts of petrol and oil were still being shipped to Japan, the President said the question was very broad, since petrol and oil cover a wide variety of types, However, he said, he was sure the departments of State and Commerce had figures covering some categories.
Some observers interpreted the reference to categories to mean the Government was closely watching shipments of particular categories, which it wishes to conserve for the United States and its friends, The President also said he had not heard anything regarding the appointment of a U.S, Minister to New Zealand, He also said he did not know details of his son James' mission and referred questioners to U.S. Marine Corps officials.—United Press,
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