The Jordan Government has addressed an urgent appeal to the United States Point Four authorities for technical aid and planes to combat the locust invasion it was learned today as measures to fight the plague were launched in all Middle East countries.
The Israel authorities today ordered further tightening of controls and prepared for drastic steps if the locust swarms invade this country. A representative of the Agriculture Ministry left for Switzerland by plane today to obtain supplies of chemicals to be used in fighting the swarms.
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