Messersmith, G.S., Vienna. Despatch No. 1035 to Secretary of State [Cordell Hull], Washington.
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1937-01-29
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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Enclosures: See Nos. 826 & 832. Austro-German trade agreement concluded and signed Jan. 26; some increase in trade expected though benefits meager for both countries; Germany would like to import all of Austria's surplus foodstuffs, but unwilling or unable to set aside sufficient exchange to pay for it; wishes to make payments in coal and manufactured goods; Austria willing to accept coal, but except for electrical equipment wants no German manufactured articles; German industry subsidized by government and Austrian manufacturers could not compete; agreement includes provision for exchange of films and for payment of arrears due Austrian authors for works published in Germany; Austrian films and books more popular in Germany than German films and books are in Austria.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.