Hulking Premier Pierre Etienne Flandin, who broke his arm in an automobile accident, was well enough last week to leave the hospital for his home in Paris. Strictly against doctor's orders, he insisted on working. First move was to call a hurried conference with Finance Minister Louis Germain-Martin and Jean Tannery of the Bank of France.
Parliament, after the municipal run-off elections of fortnight ago where communists and other leftist parties made distinct gains, reopens next week. One outstanding problem faces the Deputies: whether or not to devalue the franc. French gold has been flowing to the U. S. since April....
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