At least ten Arab rebels were killed yesterday in a clash with British troops and warplanes near Yerka, northeast of Acre. The troops seized a quantity of arms and ammunition. Troops, aided by warplanes, conducted intensive searches for terrorists in the environs of Jerusalem, combing a semi-circle west and south of the city. One plane was forced down in the vicinity of Mt. Kastel and its pilot was killed in the crash. Col. Maunder, military commander of the Haifa area, threatened drastic measures against the populace unless continuing terrorism is stopped. Beisan was put under curfew in punishment for attempts to burn military ambulances.
Meanwhile, hesitant attempts at cooperation between Jews and Arabs in gathering and shipping this year’s bumper orange crop were reported. Arab rebel chieftains countermanded previous orders forbidding native drivers to apply to British authorities for permits, thus enabling many Arabs to obtain passes for transporting their crop. British troops were mounting guard over highways and railways, assuring protection for shipment of the fruit. Jewish farmers plan to export 7,000,000 cases of oranges while the Arab orchards expect to ship 6,000,000 cases abroad.
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