The Archive · 1939

Cross Rate

London, Apr. 5.

Unchanged quotations for silver were fixed in London today, with prices being as follows:—

Apr. 4 Apr. 5

History Made in New Departure Vatican City, Apr. 5.

For the first time in the history of the Vatican City, air raid precaution measures are being studied here.

It has been decided that, in the event of necessity, the Pope and his collaborators could seek shelter in the Nicholas V bastion, on which the present pontifical palace is constructed. The walls of the bastion London spot 191. 19Hd.

E forward 19}id. 194d.

gold 148/5àd. 148/6d. London/New York:

One pound U.S.$4.6828 $4.6813 One U.S. dollar 51.251d. 51.2674. are nine feet, and in some sections fifteen feet, thick. The large circular hall was transformed a few months ago into a vault in which a part of the Church's treasures is being guarded.

Experts consider that these two rooms can withstand the explosion of the most powerful bombs.—Havas.

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