How Britain Would Use a $3.75 Billion Loan
The article explains how a U S Congress approved loan of 3 750 000 000 dollars to Britain would be lent to British banks rather than individuals. It details dollar pound transfer via interbank accounts and the role of British banks in paying American suppliers. It notes American banks hold pounds and British banks hold dollars to ease trade. It discusses wartime shifts and why Americans prefer dollars over pounds and ends with a note on Benjamin Franklin and a mutual fire insurance company.
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John Jones
Britain
Jones
America
Washington
Russia weighs German fate in postwar balance
Mackenzie analyzes whether Russia will back a unified Germany under Soviet influence or push for a federated or partitioned structure. He notes Moscow Berlin and London debates and cites a Fortune poll on attitudes toward Russia's aims.
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America
Fortune
Russia
Diana Barrymore Divorced From Bramwell Fletcher in Las Vegas
Actress Diana Barrymore aged 25 was granted a divorce in Las Vegas on grounds of mental cruelty from British-born actor Bramwell Fletcher, whom she wed in 1942. The report notes their ages and marriage date.
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Las Vegas
Diana Barrymore
John Barrymore
Bramwell Fletcher
Miss Barrymore
Fletcher
Belief in Peace Chance Shifts in Mid 1945
In June 1945 polling shows 49.6 percent now think a major war might be avoided, while earlier optimism suggested a two year or longer peace was possible. The note mentions cryolite discovery by the Danes in 1794.
Personal Finance Co Loans On Signature Or Secured
Innocent snippy attitude aside the Personal Finance Co offers loans from 25 to 900 on signature or with furniture or auto as security. They approve about four of five loan requests and avoid unnecessary borrowing. Located on the 2nd floor of the Bernhardt Building contact 1288 open weekdays 9 am to 5 pm.
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Personal Finance Co
Bernhardt Building
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