The importance of Willkie’s stop-over in Palestine was emphasized here today by Jewish Agency leaders who expect to confer with him upon his reaching Jerusalem.
M. Banczyk, vice-chairman of the Polish National Council, arrived in Jerusalem on a special mission. He will remain in Palestine for a fortnight and visit the centres of Polish civilian refugees as well as the military units. He will also confer with the Representation of Polish Jewry in Tel Aviv.
Taking effect on September 15, all licenses issued to civilian owners of motor vehicles in Palestine will be cancelled, an official announcement today stated. Exception will be made only for those needed for the protection of life of the civilian population.
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