LEND-LEASE: Clear Policy

In an official statement, notably clear, a U.S. top committee of three* last week outlined the proposed future schedule of Lend-Lease.

Temporary Shelter. Until Germany's defeat, Lend-Lease supplies to Britain will be continued at the present rate, about $5 billion a year. But immediately after V-E day, Lend-Lease will be whittled down to about 43% of this sum. The new V-E schedule will supply war materials needed by Britain to continue the fight against Japan. In addition, Lend-Lease goods aimed at easing the hard lot of the war-weary British civilians will then be made available in larger quantities. The...

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