France Falls Short Of Defense Commitments
Paris reports the defense drive for the year makes little dent in France's normal industrial output. U S officials press the government to strengthen rearmament as France stands far from meeting defense commitments.
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France Fails to Reach 1951 Divisions Target Amid War Production Shifts
Report notes crashing heavy weapon output while civilian production booms. Auto truck and bus output rises to 37,280 from 29,810. bicycle and motorcycle output doubles. Tarbes arsenal underused. Creusot and Schneider shift away from arms to civil orders. France pledged 10 divisions by 1951 end and 500 heavy tanks with mobile elite units, but only five full divisions exist with five more near three-quarter strength. A separate note details a burglary in Trumbull and a high-speed engine swap record at Edwards Air Force center.
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