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Army and Navy Map Freedom in Canal Defense Pact
Washington dispatch reports that the army and navy will interpret article ten of the Panama Canal treaty to allow immediate defense actions without Panama’s prior consent in emergencies. Defense measures may include troop and anti aircraft deployments on Panamanian soil. Congress shows opposition and fears the language may erode Panamanian sovereignty while State Department seeks a diplomatic face saver.
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