In the past, the "Times" went on, arctic conditions provided a natural defence, but now the cold meant nothing to aeroplanes, and the estatilishment of northern bases to faci-lirate contact between Russia and the United States "opens up serious possibilities." The whole question of a northern defence was again brought up by the report that two Soviet planes had been used [o transport some 47 members of a Soviet mission to the United States, [he paper added.
"Japan, therefore, must re-examine ts position with regard to this northern passage s adequate defence is to be realised." the "Times" seid. adding "Questions of% policy ard strategy now are uppermost: in the national mind. This country cannot Free Ep EL E tne making."—Domei. cle is e Cet of the The Black Sea Watch air force. there are separa! Sommnanierein-ehlet of the navy air force. conan oather Jamaica Defences
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