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Trucks Carrying Perishables Permitted to Cross Jordan for First Time in Week

December 18, 1968
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Trucks laden with fresh fruit and vegetables crossed into Jordan from the West Bank today for the first time in more than a week since Israeli authorities banned vehicular traffic across the Allenby and Damiya Bridges for security reasons. The ban was partially lifted today to permit the transportation of perishable goods in specially licensed trucks between the West Bank and Jordan. Trucks carrying non-perishable goods are still required to discharge their cargo for inspection after which it is transferred by porter to the opposite bank.

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