867N.01/929: Telegram
The Consul at Jerusalem (Scott) to the Secretary of State
[Received 12 p.m.]
Arab terrorists in concerted action during the night October 14th attacked two Jewish buses, ambushed police cars, derailed and attacked passenger train and fired upon Jewish settlements in various parts of the country. Reported casualties 4 Arabs and 2 British constables killed, 12 Jews slightly injured. Further terrorist activities during the night October 15th included burning temporary buildings Lydda airport. Many arrests made, curfew established in Jerusalem and Government otherwise active in keeping situation under control.