The Eastern Economist October 16 1953

The suspension of the Consttution of British Guiana the assumption of emergency powers by the Governor and the movement of troops to Georgetown have all been ordered and enforced quickly in order to counter the threat of Communist subversion. [...] The crisis relates to the shortage of the national currency in rials and arises from the concerted action of the leading business men in refusing to buy the dollars at the current official rate of 96 rials equal to one dollar. [...] In the event the surgeons urge that a heavy and moral oblgation is cast on the cigarette industry to sponsor it in view of the magnitude of the danger of lung cancer.640 THE EASTERN ECONOMIST October 16 1953_ INDUSTRIAL V-BELTING Dunlop Industrial V-Belts are the product of advanced technical experience and methods of manufacture. [...] The Cost of Iranian Dispute: The Iranian Goverment has recently disclosed the staggering cost of the 30-month dispute over the nationalization of the oil concessions. [...] The broad outlines include the extension of the rehabilitation programme for the full five-year period; the setting up of an Industrial Development Corporation; the assistance to States for schemes which could meet the needs of scarcity affected areas; the The Thal Project: The Thal Project is nearing completion in Punjab (Pakistan).