New York, Dec. 31.
The United States and Canada produced less than half the number of cars and trucks in 1938, than they produced in 1937.
Production during 1938 was placed at 2110000 cars and 525,000 commercial vehicles, representing about 47 per cent. of the 1937 production, according to the Automobile Manufacturers Association. Nearly one-fifth of the total production was sold abroad. The rapid rise of the recent demand, the Association stated, foreshadowed an output of 3,500,000 vehicles during 1939, unless there was a reversal of current business trends generally.—Reuter. to Italy, when they discussed Gen. Chiang Issues New Year Order Chungking, Dec. 31.
General Chiang Kai-shek tcday issued circular instructions io all commanders of Chinese troops. These instructions are:
1. To increase the morale of Chinese troops; 2. To foster the most amicable relations between the army and the local populace; and To render every aid possible to wounded soldiers and refugees.—Reuter.
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