London, Aug. 8.
Britain is doing her utmost to reach a trade agreement with the Soviet Union, Mr. R. A. Butler, the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, told the House of Commons Replying to questions regarding Anglo-Soviet relations, Mr. Butler said the Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax, recently instructed the British Ambassador to Moscow, Sir Stafford Cripps, to interview the People's Commissar for Foreign Trade in Moscow regarding an Anglo-Soviet trade agreement. wish that negotiations make as rapid "It has always been and still is our
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competent trade advisor, Mr. Butler disclosed.—United Press.
Wednesday's Closing Quotations New York, Aug. 7.
Stock prices on Wall Street today again ruled dull and featureless, with the market finishing with fractional moves either way.
Operators continue to remain on the sidelines, despite the continuance of favourable business news.
Some buying, however, appeared near the close, which helped sentiment.
The market appears to be under the influence of war news.
The turnover today amounted to 240,000 shares.—Reuter,
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