Syria dislocates itself from the French Franc, Barada newspaper (1 February 1948).

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The front page carries a quote from Finance Minister Wehbi al-Hariri: "The Syrian currency is guaranteed, and it will have excellent financial power." Economy Minister Said al-Ghazzi says: "Syria won't sign a treaty of slavery (with France)."