WAR DEPARTMENT
          HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY AIR FORCES
                                     WASHINGTON
 
                                             May 20, 1942
 
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT:
 
          Subject: Dr. Soong's proposal re Shanghai.
 
     In connection with the Dr. Soong proposal for 
bombing the Shanghai power plant, a study is being 
made in my office.
 
     Preliminary study indicates that it may be 
possible to bomb this power plant from bases in
India, stopping long enough, either enroute or 
returning, at some airport in China for refueling.
 
           Upon completion of the formal study, you will 
be informed of what action is practicable.
 
                                        H.H.ARNOLD
                                        Leutenant General, U.S.A 
                                   Commanding General, Army Air Forces