Word: besnard
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...official in the Ministry of Finance he had published a favorable report on one Oustric stock, an Italian artificial silk company known as Snia Viscosa, at the direct order of M. Peret, then Finance Minister. Later testimony showed that the then French Ambassador to Rome, Rene Besnard, had received large sums from Oustric after recommending this same company for listing on the Bourse. Andre Tardieu still remained unsullied personally last week. Cynics wagered that any more damaging testimony would bring the entire affaire Oustric to an abrupt close...
...War?Rene Besnard...