ARMS FOR CHINA
STOCKS AT FRONTIER READY FOR REOPENING ROAD THROUGH BURMA TRUCKS AND BENZINE (Elec. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.) (Reed. Oct. 15, 2.50 p.m.) RANGOON, Oct. 14. War materials, including American gasoline, are being concentrated on the Burma frontier in preparation for the re-opening of the road to China. At least 300,000 gallons of gasoline, and 5000 trucks are at the frontier, and 150,000 gallons and 1000 trucks are at Rangoon. Chinese troops are gathering at the frontier to escort the trucks. The authorities hope to increase the road’s freight capacity from 300 to 500 tons daily.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20379, 16 October 1940, Page 9
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98ARMS FOR CHINA Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20379, 16 October 1940, Page 9
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