United Press International, Belgrade, Sunday, 19 March 1944
One cannot but admire the fortitude and perseverance of the Yugoslav demonstrators who have been gathered outside the Italian mission here protesting the continued Italian occupation of Slovenia and Dalmatia. Frozen in wintry snow these hardy souls now face late-winter rains that chill the body to the bone; yet their enthusiasm is undimmed. They are aware of the studied deaf ear of the Italian Government, the smug-faced politicians who believe that they can keep a people in thrall for all eternity. They have thus far kept their vow to maintain their vigil, and with the return of spring around the corner they may soon have respite from the weather that has worn them down but not out.
Novosti News Service, Paris, Monday, 20 March 1944
After several weeks of touring French aircraft manufacturing facilities and witnessing the demonstration of the most-modern French military aircraft the Royal Yugoslav Air Force's Technical Mission has departed for Great Britain, where it is expected that they will inspect several of the latest British military aircraft for possible purchase.
Novosti News Service, Cepotina Military Cantonment, Tuesday, 21 March 1944
A prototype of a new infantry rifle developed by the Zastava Ordnance Works, christened the M43, was demonstrated to members of the School of Musketry here. The new weapon, a semi-automatic rifle chambered for the standard 8mm Mauser round, performed to the satisfaction of the officials conducting the test. A decision on whether to pursue further development is expected later this year.