Vernal Express | 1947-01-30 | Page 4 | Burma, Key State in East, Rich in Natural Resources

BU Burrs Key t Stat Stab In East Rich Natural Resource almost ss II pig 1 1 I as Texas Teu considerably more of the American thad double that ta Jn DI h has rated II as one of moat colon colas coloni i res Detore Before wr Id War D II Burma WI was the worlds world's leading rice rlee export er and ao al outstanding source of timber including valuable teat teak teakwood wood and piled by work eia In III the deep tore forests Its h has extensive deposits deposit of Un tin lead lead diver anver tungsten and Precious tones stones have been bees found since medieval times In III bazaars near in Upper Bur Burma ur- ur urma ma rubles ruble sapphires and Id Jade are sold in the open market next to stalls displaying and Ind pots pota J t C st and Ind In World Wr War f brought physical and eca damage claMae to thi this key region relon bee be tweeD tween French lode Indo and India Military tary needs on the other band resulted ei ted In ID the building of lIew transport lines Unea