740.00112 European War 1939/2459: Telegram
The Consul General at Algiers (Cole) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 3—10:35 a.m.]
112. Leading military economic source states gasoline vitally important militarily for Africa. Army now using reserves thus reducing chances successful defense.
Civil sources state propaganda value ship load hard wheat destined free distribution natives only would be enormous. Points out natives losing faith England after Nemours.10 United States would serve as bridge. Suggested importation low priced receiving sets capable getting United States. Believe both last suggestions worth study.
- Anglo-French naval incident between Nemours and Oran, March 30, 1940.↩