FRANCE: Irate Andre

FRANCE

Irate André

The man who turned the Eiffel Tower into an electric sign, shrewd, bold André Citroen, "Ford of France" last week dashed off an angry open letter to British Islanders, flaying the lengths to which they carry their slogan "Buy British."

Too late M. Citroen has found out that he cannot make a Citroen car "British" merely by having it built in Britain by British workmen. Warning other manufacturers not to fall into his pitfall, Ford of France wrote bitterly: "At a time when the British press is actively supporting a movement...

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!