Indonesian Troops Ready If Dutch Deny Demand
150000 Indonesian troops, led by Lt Gen Sudirman, threaten to fight if the Dutch suppress independence. Sjahrir says Indonesians would fight to death but prefer peace. Dutch backers doubt broader mobilization beyond Java. Indonesian forces include six divisions around Bandeng and troops in Sumatra, with limited air power and a largely nominal navy.
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Blum estimates France re equipment cost near 17 billion
Washington AP reports Leon Blum said France would need about 17 billion dollars to re equip and modernize its war devastated economy with roughly 11 billion in imports planned over the next four to five years to speed reconstruction seeking a loan from the United States Blum stressed the U.S. role in supporting France during rebuilding efforts.
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France’s Blum urges collective security for peaceful world
Blum told the council that France will fully join and faithfully apply the principles of an international security organization. He cited a need to cover about 5 billion dollars in imports from the United States and framed France’s domestic policy as democratic and its foreign policy as aligned with collective security and international organization.
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