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Norwegian Workers Stop Shipment of Arms Toiran, Iraq; Minister Supports Action

January 2, 1948
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The iron and metal workers union In the Norwegian town of Raufoff has unanimously voted to ban the shipment of munitions to Iran and Iraq, it was revealed here today in the current issue of “Norwegian Digest,” publish-ed by the Royal Norwegian Information Service.The union acted after learning that an order for munitions had been placed by the two Arab countries. Defense Minister Jens Hauge upheld the decision of the union, adding that no export of munitions was being considered by Norway.

The union acted ated learning that an order for munitions had been placed by the two Arab countries. Defense Ministor Jens Hauge upheeld the decision of the union, adding that export of muitions was being considered by Norway.

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