Washington Debts and a Three Way Aid Plan
Washington talks shift to a three way deal aimed at easing Britain's war debts to India and Pakistan. A long term US loan for India Pakistan would scale down the sterling debt and reduce drag on Britain’s postwar balance. Nehru discussed the plan in Washington and London, with cautious optimism from officials.
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Sterling balances threaten postwar recovery across Asia
The article surveys vast foreign debts held by Britain in the Far East and Middle East, noting $3.2 billion in outstanding sterling balances by mid year. It argues these debts hinder development, fuel political friction, and risk pushing Asia and the Middle East toward Communist influence, while urging relief financed without extra American tax burdens. Eire has a glut of pork.
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