856D.10/12–1951: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Indonesia
649. Eximbank Dec 19 auth allocation $10 mil finance purchase additional US automotive equipment for Indonesia. About $4 mil of credit for passenger cars; remainder for trucks and spare parts. When Indos notified of new credit Eximbank will express concern over slow implementation service station allocation first automotive credit and road rehabilitation program and request Indo statement 1952 work plans these fields.
Bank same date also auth allocation $1.1 mil finance purchase US equipment mechanized forest railroads in Semarang and Bodjonegoro teak districts. Credit will be used for procurement US rails, spikes and small Diesel locomotives.