Switzerland Faces Pressure As League Host In Unhappy Position
Geneva reports show Switzerland, hosting the League of Nations, under pressure from Nazi and Fascist powers. With 65 percent of trade tied to Germany and Italy, Swiss officials weigh leaving the League to appease Germany, while Italy, Germany, and France push the seat reviews and neutrality constraints amid calls for possibly moving the league center.
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Tension over league movement and charity work continues
The league may need to relocate activities to curb embarrassment to the Swiss government. Meanwhile charity work proceeds with any meetings on political matters possibly held abroad in London or Paris to avoid internal scrutiny.
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Railway employment declines 1.62 percent in November
The Interstate Commerce Commission reported a 1.62 percent drop in railway employment in November from October. Total class one railway employment fell to 960,776, down from 975,625 in October and 1,060,296 in November 1937.
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Record Hay Crop Reaches 92 Million Tons in 1938
The United States harvested 92 million tons of hay in 1938, the largest output in a decade. This landmark yield reflects strong forage production and farming conditions across major regions.
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Duke of Kent Signals Return to England at Oslo Funeral
Copenhagen reports the Duke of Kent answered yes to whether his brother the Duke of Windsor will return to England soon. He said he thought so after a ten minute stop at Copenhagen airport while en route to Oslo for Queen Maud’s funeral.
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William S Hart Turns 68 at Newhall Ranch
William S Hart, longtime star of the cinema, lives in retirement on his hilltop Newhall ranch near Hollywood. The actor notes he feels 21 and half his age in a humorous birthday remark, saying he is as lively as ever despite aging.
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Christmas gift subscription to Journal-World offered
A former resident receives a year's mail subscription to the Journal-World as a Christmas gift. pricing is $2.50 or $3 per year based on distance. Gift cards are included with each order and orders can be placed by phone at 22.
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Berengaria Sails For Scrapyard On Last Voyage
The Berengaria, once a large Cunard liner and German WWI prize, sailed from Southampton on December 6 for scrapping at Jarrow after three fires last spring. Sir John Jarvis, MP, bought the 26 year old ship for 500000 dollars to provide work for Jarrow unemployed. Raymond Dumont’s mother dies in Wichita following a long illness.
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