Britain Faces Choice of War or Humiliation in Mediterranean
In a 1936 dispatch from London, H. R. Knickerbocker argues Britain must choose between war with Italy or national humiliation as the Mediterranean fleet faces withdrawal from Abyssinia duties. He notes Italian mockery, the Suez posture, and voices warning that Britain’s naval prestige hangs in the balance.
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Britain
Great Britain
H. R. Knickerbocker
International News Service
Europe
Mussolini
Knickerbocker
London
INS
Italy
Mediterranean
Brittania
Abyssinia
Suez Canal
Bin
Old Naval Threat Fails in Abyssinia Crises
Britain faces a dire choice as Mussolini's Abyssinian victory erodes morale and prestige. The article argues that threat and sanctions have failed, risking British conscience and naval dominance. It cites Haile Selassie and Bywater warnings of Italy fortifying the Mediterranean and expanding bases to challenge British control.
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Britain
Mediterranean
Mussolini
Corfu
Adawa
Abyssinia
Great Britain
Selassie
Haile Selassie
Italy
Bywater
Sardinia
Sicily
Libya
Eritrea
Egypt
Rhineland
France
Solon High School addition advances under Hartman
Rapid progress on the Solon high school addition continues under contractor James W. Hartman. The steel framework is in place and bricklaying has begun, signaling construction momentum.
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SOLON
Solon High School
James W. Hartman
Zephyr Trains Lift Burlington Revenue In 1934–35
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy reports a 3.4 percent rise in passenger traffic revenue for 1934 and 3.1 percent in freight. President Ralph Budd cites Zephyr trains and fare reductions driving gains, with a surge in long haul summer traffic and higher passengers carried by 12.9 percent. Despite higher revenue, net income after fixed charges fell to 1,842,843 from 4,454,760. operating revenues reached 82,925,208 with expenses 62,544,383.
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Chicago
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Ralph Budd
Budd
Twin Cities
Denver
Burlington
Tax receipts show April payments in Vinton county
County Treasurer George D. McElroy reports that 417,769.14 of 445,148.71 first half taxes are paid by April 1 1936. March payments reach 378,925.03 with 24,303.75 delinquent taxes paid this year. Old age pension tax payments total 7,133.63 of about 26,000 due in 1936.
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Associated Press
Ras
Zephyr
Matt
Vaey Rapids
Conoco
Continental Oil Company
Lighthouse Cleanser
Ughthous! Cleanser
May
Johnson
Texas
Conoco Travel Bureau
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Avalon Domino
Paul Jones
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Chesterfields
Old Golds
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Philip Morris
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Spuds
Fatimas
Tareytons
Carton
Isco
CAL
Crisco
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