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The article focuses on the plan to license the "Aero-Hydro" paper process developed by engineer H. Scherbak to American paper manufacturers. It states that Russia and Germany have the exclusive rights on the process because Scherbak communicated with the countries for the manufacture of the process. It says that changes which would suit the process in paper machines are inexpensive. It adds that resistance to acids can be added to the process if it will be changed into the manufacture line.

This section offers world news briefs. The resignation of Walter Ulbricht as president of the Communist Party in East Germany is seen as a positive sign for East-West relations, although his successor Erich Honecker is a strict Marxist. A decision is made by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission not to interfere in the merger of paper companies in the Pacific Northwest because of the dominance of imports from Canada.

The article reports on the status of international trade relations among the U.S., Russia and Germany. Russian purchasing of U.S. products have declined by 55 percent, while Russian sales in the U.S. dropped by 34 percent. Germany has notified local manufacturers that it is unable to continue the country's 70 percent export guaranty scheme for the Russian order. Despite the internal financial problems of Germany, the Reichsbank decided to rediscount Soviet paper up to 36 million U.S. dollars.

The article reports that war-born German developments have provided a technical boost and opened vast prospects for the U.S. acetylene industry. Germany made use of acetylene in the absence of normal supply sources for petroleum. Walter Reppe, director of research for I.G. Farbenindustrie AG, found the use of acetylene as the organic building material for synthetic rubber, synthetic lubricants, plastics, adhesives, and textile finishes.

This section offers news briefs related to businesses outside the U.S. as of September 1937. Exporters in Germany fear drastic decline in their performance since an outbreak of hostilities in Shanghai, China was reported. Businesses in London, England expect an improvement in their income despite the increased materials costs during the year. The Russian government launched a program which aims to promote the daily production of several commodities like coal, steel and oil.

The article offers information on the business achievement and corporate establishments of German industrialist Friedrich Flick as the most powerful industrialist and richest man in Germany. It outlines the business performance of Flick's four pillars including Maximilianshuette, Suedwestfalen and Buderus, Daimler-Benz AG for automobiles, Feldmuele as paper company and Dynamit Nobel as explosive maker. Also presented is the corporate executives of Flick helping him to achieve modern management.

The article focuses on Axel Springer who runs an influential publishing house in Germany. Springer owns a complex of companies that put out a chain of newspapers and magazines read by 150 million people each month. Gross annual income tops 100 million U.S. dollars. Springer also owns a travel bureau and an international press and literary agency.

The article focuses on the interest of lumber-producing states and the lumber industry on an improved hydrolysis process for percolating of wood sugar from coniferous wood waste under the Scholler patents in Germany. Lumber-producing states and the industry see hopes that the process can be a new source of revenue as alcohol source. Japan and Italy purchase licenses to use the patent. The Alien Property Custodian makes the patents available to U.S. plants.

The article reports on the plan of Germany to purchase Anticosti Island in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. The island is located 360 miles below Quebec City. A German party composed of forestry technicians, a deep sea navigation expert, and a harbor engineer surveyed the island. Quebec Premier Maurice Duplessis accused the German proposition as audacious. The island is owned by Consolidated Paper Corp.

The article discusses German trade relations with the U.S. in November 1934, with Berlin regulating foreign trade and shifting important orders such as cotton, mineral oils, copper and other essential raw materials, from the U.S. to other countries with which it has more favorable trade balance.

The article discusses Berlin, Germany's reliance on production of substitutes to reduce dependence on imports in 1934. It cites potatoes that yield alcohol mixed with gasoline and synthetic gasoline from German Dye Trust. Germany has allegedly decreed that its big lignite companies combine to finance, construct and operate a giant gasoline plant costing about 100 million U.S. dollars, causing the stock market to react with a fall of lignite share prices. The same method of financing is rumored to be applied to produce other substitute materials.

The article reports that German banks have offered a credit of 12 million U.S. dollars to the Soviet Union in an effort strengthen political relations and alleviate its maturing debt payments. Observers note that pending a cancellation of the Versailles Treaty, Germany will pursue both commercial and political means to acknowledge mutual interest with Russia. France has also expressed a renewal of ties with Russia in terms of a trade treaty that will neutralize Germany's attempts to maintain Soviet relations.

The article reports on the production figures of acetylene in Germany and compares them with those in the U.S.

The article offers information on mechanical and processing ideas tested by German technicians for the textile industry in reports including PB-18912 of the Office of Technical Services, Department of Commerce describing mechanical advancements studied at a model plant set up in 1936 in Denkendorf, Germany.

The article reports that the plan of West Germany industry to pledge 360 million dollars to government bonds for economic development aid funds has been delayed.

The article offers information on a coal mining machinery, coal planer, found by the technical intelligence teams of the U.S. in Germany.

This section offers news briefs on business around the world as of October 1931. It is reported that financial and political tensions in Europe caused by England's abandonment of the gold standard have relaxed. In France, gold shipments arriving from the U.S. and Holland and going out to Belgium and Switzerland have left the Bank of France with net gain but with counterbalancing heavy decrease of foreign deposits. To meet British automatic reduction of real wages, a new wage cut campaign was launched in Germany.

The article offers information on the expansion of Beckman Instruments Inc. operations which includes the launch of company's plant in Germany. It states that the expansion of German operation expanded the company's growth by threefold. It offers information on the exhibition of the company's products in the German Industries Fair at Hanover, Germany. It states that the bulk devices of the company were designed as laboratory instruments.

The article reports on developments resulting to a stable business market in Germany. The German government has successfully handled the Polish troubles, quickly settled the Ruhr wage conflict and gained several victories on the price reduction issue. Meanwhile, the German government believes that the country's credit abroad will be affected by the promulgation of a budget by presidential emergency decree.

The article presents an outlook in international politics in 1953. With a truce, the U.S. Congress is expected to make budgetary cuts in military expenditures and economic aid. French Premier René Mayer stated that a settlement of the Saar dispute with Germany, in favor of France, will result in the ratification of the European Defense Community (EDC), by the France. A White paper showed that London, in 1952, had a current balance of payments surplus of nearly 300 million British pounds.

The article offers information on the partition of Germany. It states that the European Advisory Council is planning to separate Rhineland-Ruhr area, under international control, and giving compensation to the Netherlands for flooded areas. According to the Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill, Poland is being offered a part of East Prussia south and west of Koenigsberg. It mentions that Germany may lose a large part of Bavaria to Australia and Czechoslovakia.

The article reports on the launch of Daimler-Benz's Grand Mercedes Model 600 at the Frankfurt Automobile Show in Germany in 1963. The sedan model has a selling price of 12,250 U.S. dollars in Germany, while it will be about 20,000 U.S. dollars in the U.S. The car's limousine model has a price tag of almost 26,000 U.S. dollars. The car production will start in January 1963 with one car.

A photograph of a boy selling iced drinks with back tanks and paper cups in the sidewalks of Berlin, Germany is presented.

A photograph of the ongoing construction for the new Zeppelin airship LZ 130 at the Friedrichshafen plant in Germany is presented.

The article reports on the impact of war on the lifestyle of consumers in Berlin, Germany including the shortages in cigarettes and beer, as well as the reduction in the supplies of tobacco shops and beer hall.

The article explores a study by Professor Henry C. Wallich of Yale University regarding the contributions made by the central bank of Germany, Bank Deutscher Laender, towards the economic recovery of Germany. He cites the central bank's independent monetary policy applying discount rates, reserve requirements and open market operations as well as the entry of cheap refugee workers from East Germany and foreign assistance received as the factors for its success. Details of the banks' rulings are also noted.

The article reports that the Office of International Trade of the Department of Commerce has received fewer than 100 applications to do business in Germany. It is stated that to provide essential goods to a needy word, some trade is encouraged. It is mentioned that following consultation with the military authorities, importers will be able to make short-term contracts directly with Germany.

The article offers information on the postwar plan for German economy, designed by the Control Council. It states that the plan focuses on the reduction of the overall industries by 50-55 percent. It mentions that production and import and export goals are prepared for 1949. It highlights that the industries have been categorized into three categories including prohibited, restricted to specific output and industries with target for 1949.

The author discusses aspects of the aftermath of World War II as of March 17, 1945. He suggests that the war in Europe may be over by the end of April. He projects that there will be less production for consumer hardgoods even after the fall of Germany. He suggests to look into inventories of manufacturers in this phase of big war orders when the natural tendency is to stock up given the tightness of supplies in metals for civilian production.

The article analyzes the question on whether or not two developments in Germany would have an inflationary effect on the country's currency and the position of the Reichbank. The first is the legislation of an economy program which would subsidize industries through the refund of taxes for the purpose of increasing public works, employment and wages. The second is the drastic increase in taxes on German imports, most of which are from the U.S.

The article reports that Italy, France and Germany have opened air routes over the South Atlantic. It states that despite the recession, the race to provide air coverage to areas in the South Atlantic due to ideal weather conditions may help boost the world economy. Germany's Graf Zeppelin is offering 10 round trip flights to Brazil, and Deutsche Lufthansa plans to set up regular air mail service in the area in 1933. France's Compagnie Aeropostale General offers service to Buenos Aires and Africa, and Italy plans to do the same.

The article focuses on the foreign trade agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union (SU), which involves 75 million U.S. dollars worth of materials mostly machine tools. Terms of the deal include a 20 percent cash payment by the Soviets and the balance in bills to be paid for an average of 19.5 months. In addition, the SU will invoice all the goods exported to Germany in Reichsmarks. The dual significance of the expanding Russo-German trade is also explored.

The article offers information on the impact of the Germany's chancellor Heinrich Bruening judgment of issuing a decree which restrict the opening of any new units of the one-price chains in cities of Germany with a population of less than 100,000 for a period of two years. It mentions that the American Woolworth Co. brought the concept of chain store among Germans. It focuses on the conflict which broke among chain stores and the independent retailers due to the Great depression of 1929.

The article reports on the increase in gasoline production in Germany from 35,000 metric tons in 1920 to 170,000 in 1930 to over 300,000 in 1931.

The article offers world news briefs. The corporate earnings in the U.S. showed a significant increase during the second quarter of 1931. The Canadian government has decided to replace and save Western wheat production through pool elevators. The government in Netherlands shows disinterest to join the proposed international action to aid Germany.

The article deals with the implications of the national budgets for the fiscal year 1937 proposed in different countries including Germany and Russia for their implementation of higher taxes. It mentions that the British government is proposing an increase of 24 per cent in the rate of taxing incomes. The author states that the Japanese government will raise the taxes by only 2.5 to 5 per cent.

The article reports on the foreign trade planning in Germany implemented on September 24, 1934 under the control of Dr. Hjalmar Schacht. It claims that the plan was referred as the most revolutionary measure to which the foreign trade of a capitalist country has been subjected in peace time and notes that nothing can enter the country without the import control boards' permit. It adds that export industries are fearing that the system will end by destroying the machinery of German exports.

The article discusses the business relations between Soviet Union and Germany in 1934.

The article discusses the economic condition in Germany and its failure to honor her creditors. It is stated that due to U.S. diplomatic pressure Germany released data related to bonds repatriated from November 1931. It was stated in an official release that no foreign exchange was involved in the repurchase of bonds by the Reichsbank. It was also stated that Germany has met 348 million marks by delivery of goods and repatriation through credits and also managed to save foreign exchange.

This section offers businesses news briefs worldwide as of May 24, 1933. Germany failed to maintain a favorable balance due to a reduction in foreign trade inspite of its efforts to gain a position at the World Economic Conference. Great Brtitain concluded some treaties that will remove third parties from various markets in spite of the tariff truce agreed upon by 8 nations. The French deplored the logic behind U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt's disarmament speech, saying that peace can only be assured by an inviolable pact between powerful nations.

The article reports on the German government's plan to make Russia the breadbasket of the parts of Europe that it controls. The Nazi Party stated that wheat will be produced at the Volga valley while the Ukraine will produce fodder, livestock, sugar and cotton. Plans are for the Russians to focus on agriculture while industrial concerns will be in the control of German technicians. The plan of Nazi geopoliticians for Germany to absorb the Ukraine in order for it to become the center of a Eurasian empire is also discussed.

The article offers news briefs related to trade of various countries. Quebec Province planned to make administrative and taxation changes to improve the credit of Montreal, Quebec. Germany took firm measures to find skilled workers who might be transferred to munitions plants from non-essentials industries, in which they considered it to be helpful in fighting against Great Britain. Japan undergone privations and hardships because of their desire for the New Order launched in East Asia.

The article offers international business news briefs. The labor shortage in Germany has assumed serious proportion and the government is trying to import Italian workers. The Soviet Union industry is reviving again after the temporary setback in 1937 and industrial output have increased now. Enamel Corp. of Chicago is planning to establish a factory in Argentina.

The article discusses the economic plans of West German Economic Minister Ludwig Erhard towards the prosperity of West Germany. It says that Erhard hopes to set competition in the German market through an anticartel law and rebuild the country's capital market. It tells that the shift from public to private housing is also included in Erhard's economic priorities. It adds that he supports the notion that tax relief and reduced capital market financing are needed to revive the capital market.

The article looks at the opportunities and challenges being faced by the West German chemical company BASF. The company has overtaken E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. as the world's largest chemical company in 1973. According to chairman and chief executive Matthias Seefelder, the company must cope with shortages, lack of space, and changing markets. The company is expanding in the U.S. by expanding its Geismar, Louisiana plant.

The article reflects on issues concerning the inability of Germany to keep up with the level of industrial production from other European countries as of July 1948. It surmises that the division of control and responsibility for Ruhr hard coal production is one of the reasons for the stagnant industrial production in the country. It explains that while other European countries have resumed coal production close to, or even above prewar levels, Germany is just producing about 70 percent of the 1936 average.

The article reports that the U.S. Commercial Co. should be given full details by businesses interested in the purchase of luxury goods from Germany.

The article presents a comparison of the post-World War II industrial positions of Germany, as planned by the Allied Control Council which includes Great Britain and the U.S., and that of the U.S.S.R. as outlined in the fourth Russian five-year plan. Germany's production in heavy industry will be only one-fifth of that of the production of U.S.S.R. in 1950. Electric power production will be the only gage of what is planned to happen industrially in the two countries.

The article reports on developments in Germany as of June 1945, as described by John Chapman who traveled across Rhineland and Ruhr Valley to gather first-hand impressions of Germany. Battered factories, damaged bridges and detours were seen in Ruhr while the Krupp plant in Essen was totally destroyed. Streets in Dortmund are full of people lining up to pick up their rations of meat and bread. Shortages are expected to occur across Germany.

The article reports on the business enterprises in Germany which are using aluminum for several commercial purposes.