British newspapers, strongly critical of the sale of British surplus war goods to Egypt, reported today that American “surplus” armaments are also being shipped to Egypt. These weapons, the report said, are being handled by a large syndicate of European dealers in war surpluses. They include all types of combat materiel, the report stated.
According to the report, there are 50 places in West Germany and France where American “demilitarized” war materiel is being sold. One of the centers for this trade is in Heidelberg. A spokesman for the United States Army headquarters at Heidelberg was quoted as conceding that “demilitarized” war materiel is being sold, but when he was asked how these goods have been “demilitarized” he is quoted as having replied: “We don’t know the answer.”
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