CZECHOSLOVAKIA DEFIES NAZI THREATS.—Czechoslovakia is swiftly becoming surrounded by Fascist countries. Dr Edward Benes inset above, President of Czechoslovakia, is strongly opposing any move on the part of the Fascist dictators to usurp his democratic Government of the country. The above map shows the perilous position of Czechoslovakia with regard to the Fascist countries. To meet this threat these sturdy Czechoslovakian warriors, above, stand behind their country’s announced purpose of remaining a democracy in face of the rising tide of Fascism in Europe. One of the reasons for this country’s importance in Europe’s shaking poltics is the huge Skota munitions plant at Pilsen. Lower right, the Czech Government controls the plant.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 121, 21 April 1938, Page 6

CZECHOSLOVAKIA DEFIES NAZI THREATS.—Czechoslovakia is swiftly becoming surrounded by Fascist countries. Dr Edward Benes inset above, President of Czechoslovakia, is strongly opposing any move on the part of the Fascist dictators to usurp his democratic Government of the country. The above map shows the perilous position of Czechoslovakia with regard to the Fascist countries. To meet this threat these sturdy Czechoslovakian warriors, above, stand behind their country’s announced purpose of remaining a democracy in face of the rising tide of Fascism in Europe. One of the reasons for this country’s importance in Europe’s shaking poltics is the huge Skota munitions plant at Pilsen. Lower right, the Czech Government controls the plant.