Foreign Relations of the United States, 1946, The American Republics, Volume XI

811.516 Export Import, Bank/10–1846: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Brazil (Pawley)

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Washington, October 18, 1946—7 p.m.

1364. For Martin⁶ from Gaston.⁷ October 16 Board meeting approved $5,000,000 favor Chilean State Railways and approved reduced commitment $5,350,000 Fomento.

Interest both Chilean commitments 3½ percent 5-year term Railways 10-year term Fomento. Approved loan to Canadian Viscose Ltd for $5,700,000 interest 4 percent. Decisions on Taca and Netherlands refunding still pending. [Gaston.]

Byrnes

6. William M. Martin, Chairman of the Board, Export-Import Bank.
7. Herbert E. Gaston, Vice Chairman of the Board, Export-Import Bank.