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- 4 - 09 SENDER MOSCOW (Russian): On 6 December a shipping agreement, sales and payment agreements between Russia and Slovakia were signed in Moscow. Ass. Press: Trade talks between the USA and Egypt are to take place. The Canadian Minister for Economic Affairs cemented the statement by the Chinese Red Cross that Japan had held nickel and iron scrap over the past few weeks from Canada. Trade agreements between the USA and Spain were concluded. United Press: Minister Hull told press representatives that a loan of loo million dollars was being negotiated with Spain. So far no agreement has been reached. It depends on Spain to remain neutral in the future. In Washington there has been a long debate about the granting of a bond to England. An ever-increasing group of Congress members insists that a certain amount of money is donated to England instead of a loan. Another group is determined to fight against any attempt to provide financial aid to England, as this would mean entering the war. Knox tried to strengthen the air defenses at war and demanded 30,000 million dollars. The European war had shown that the warships had to be better protected against air raids. It was not a stronger armor, but an increase in the number of Plakkeschütze. AnMexico is to be delivered a number of destroyers. The concessions of Mexico will be less than the Enclends. At present, over 6 - 12 aged destroyers are being negotiated. SENDER LONDON: The return of the ital,Cavagnari is attributed to serious strategic failure of the fleet leadership and serious losses. This resignation also shows the extent of the Italian setbacks in Albanien, whose extent Mussolini has not yet dared to confess. Valona was bombed despite bad weather. Ships were damaged by hits. By taking Santi Quaranta, the Italians' air activity has decreased markedly, whereas the British attacks on Valona and Durazzo have increased, while the Greeks are extremely satisfied with the evolution of events. First of all, the message of Roosevelt to the Greek king, in which amerik.Help is added, Further the change in the Italian commando. The Greek newspaper writes: We do not know what is going on in Italy, but everyone knows that it does not allow any Italian goldaten -5-