The proclamation of independence was made at a secret session of the Messrs. John Thornycroft, for the purchase of 200 three and a half-ton and 100 seven-ton motor lorries, the latter to be provided with eight-ton trailers, The total value of the motor lorries will be £223,011, including spare parts and break-down equipment to the value of £30,884. Payment is guaranteed by the Export Credits Department.
The lorries will be delivered at Rangoon, and the first shipment consisting of ten light lorries, will ye made in four weeks time. The first shipment of heavy lorries will be made in eight weeks from today. Reuter.
Diet. When the session opened, M Karel Sider, the Premier of the Slovak Government appointed by Prague, tendered his resignation and explained his reasons. Dr. Tiso then made a report on his visit to Berlin where he was told that the Slovaks would be granted German support if they stand by the principles of the 'Volkstum,' but that "if they hesitate.
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