Word: directives
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Dates: during 1940-1940
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...American Republics are in accord on the Canal's defense, said the President to the press. To official circles, a few hours after his return, he said that he had personally obtained direct permission from three countries (Colombia, Panama, probably Costa Rica) near the Canal for U. S. military use of their airports in wartime defense of the Canal. If new locks are not begun pronto, he warned (their construction will take six years), Congress will be to blame. Mumbling "economy," his leaders moped back to Capitol Hill to try again...
...United States," replied careful Mr. Cross, "is a neutral country and is well aware of the circumstances, and I do not think it would be the best course to make any direct approach...
...sorely irked by the lag in Rumanian oil deliveries. But nothing like enough tank cars were available in Constantsa last week to transport the oil on to Germany, and the fact that it was being stored brought out a major secret: Soviet sabotage has rendered almost useless the most direct rail line from Rumania to Germany, which runs for 191 miles through the part of Poland seized last year by Russia...
...seating capacity is more than ample for the games, since more than 1500 can be accommodated and there is a large club house as well. Sargent stated that the gift is one of the largest direct contributions ever made to any one sport...
...special secretary, assistant to the Graduate Secretary, will probably direct the service. Although the details have not been announced, it will probably have a close tie-up with the School of Education, have the use of library facilities...