October 16, 1939.
 
 
             French purchases in the United States.
 
     Since October 9 , the French Commissions have placed to
 
date the following orders, subject to a contingent clause in case
 
 the embargo on arms should not be lifted:
 
     1). Contracts signed:
 
North American: 200 planes Model BT9, same as pre-war
          order, and 40 spare engines......................$ 5,501,473.20
 
Douglas: 170 planes DB7 and spare parts.......... 15,838,305.00
 
United Aircraft: 600 engines and 600 propellers....7,591,000.00
(option lifted on a previous contract)
 
Indian Motorcycle Co.:  5000 motorcycles..........2,409, 750.00
 
 
     2). Contracts to be signed:
 
Douglas: 100 planes A.20, subject go decision
                              of U.S. Army...............Price not yet settled.
 
Wright: 455 motors double speed................            "