Washington. May 14. President Roosevelt's geal of procuring 2.000000 tons of shipping for immediate service to Britain, will be reached in mid-June, informed sources here said yesterday, Tonnage would include 83 idle foreign ships in U.S. ports and six new merchantmen scheduled for completion within 30 days. it was id. Intercoastal cargo boats also would be included, said informed sources.
Meanwhile, intercoastal shippers and a representative of the US. Maritime Commission met in New York to discuss releasing perhaps 50 intercoastal ships to the 2,000,000 ton shipping pool.—-United Press Roosevelt Cancels Press Conference Again Washington, May 14.
President Roosevelt yesterday cancelled his semi-weekly press conference for the third time in eight days, He remained in the White House where he is convalescing from a stomach ailment,—United Press, Australia, China Open Formal Relations Sydney, May 14.
Opening of formal diplomatic relations with the Chinese Government was announced by the Australian Government today,—Domei, After y have been after year they need a
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