The Archive · 1939

To Concentrate on Asia

South Americans Favour Europe; China Best — Market; Philippines Should Be Protected

Washington, Apr. 2. ELATIVE values of United States markets in South America and the Far East were discussed by Mr, J. Thorkelson, Republican Representative of Montana, in a statement to the House of Representatives which advocated a shift in trade policy with emphasis toward the Orient.

Mr. Thorkelson, a new member of Congress, was at one time an ocean ship master, and gained prominence in the last elections by defeating Mr.

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