Show Equalization Fund Used to Halt Drop LONDON March 2 UP The Ri-The The BritIsh BritIsh BritIsh Brit Brit- Ish government has stepped in with its exchange equalization fund i iwas it was reported in financial circles late today to put a halt to the sensational sensational sensa- sensa slump in the pound sterling The Tue pound continued Its Us sharp decline touching i a low record record record rec rec- ord since October 1928 during the halt day trading rading Meanwhile the price of oC bar gold in terms of oC ster- ster ster-I ster Continued on Oil Put Two Ti-o O PRICES OF GOLD SILVER BOOSTED Continued d from tram Page Pace One ling went to a record high for the second successive day SHANGHAI March 2 UP The P-The The Chinese dollar continued to climb In value today registering to the United States dollar The bankers bank bank- ers era expected a still stUl further upward swing in local currency |