Laval's Dilemma as Britain and Italy Clash Over War and Peace
French premier Laval faces pressure from Britain and Italy over the Italo Ethiopian War. Britain may withdraw its Mediterranean fleet. Laval’s response could affect France’s League of Nations commitments. Separately, Merida notes a $10 billion boost in bank credit amid deflation concerns.
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Pierre Laval
France
Great Britain
Italy
Laval
Britain
Mediterranean
Mussolini
Geneva
Anthony Eden
Samuel Lipare
Ethiopis
Ethiopia
Downs Street
Latal
League of Nations
Germany
War Front Censorship Sparks Rumors Of Somaliland Atrocities
Dispatches from Africa warn that censorship breeds unreliable reports with sensational claims such as Italians killing British Somaliland subjects near the Ethiopian frontier and gassing cattle. Tensions rise as Italy and Britain edge toward conflict, with troop concentrations on the Egypt Libya border after Cairo links agitation to an anti British revolt.
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African War Front
Difibout
Itatians
Camel Corps
Loewe
Somaliland
Italy
Great Britain
Musse- Mol
Egypt
Tiathian
Libya
Mussolini Offered Territorially Ceded End to War
Delegates in Geneva relayed Mussolini's offer to end the war if Italy gained large territorial concessions and economic advantages. Emperor Halle Selassie refused, saying no to ceding 40 yards of Ethiopian land. Northern Ethiopia showed jubilation over Deglae Halle Selassie Guzsa’s betrayal and Ras role. Reports claim Italians used chlorine gas and dum-dum bullets in the south Ogaden area, despite prohibitions in civilized warfare.
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Fpthiopia
Geneva
Mussolini
Addis Ababa
Halle Selassie
Ethiopia
Deglae Halle Selassie
Vandenberg Denies 1936 Presidential Candidacy
Michigan Senator Arthur Vandenberg returns from Europe and declares he is not a candidate for any office. He predicts GOP success in 1936 and cites President Roosevelt’s early 1930s speeches on fiscal policy. He criticizes liberal spending and defends New Deal policies in a balanced political statement.
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Enator
Arthur C. Vanden.belg
Michigan
Europe
Faily
Goo. P
Roosevelt
Congress
Fletcher
Washington officials sail to Manila for Philippine Commonwealth event
Vice President Ijoun Garner leads a large delegation of senators and representatives from Seattle to Manila for the formal establishment of the Philippine Commonwealth and the inauguration of President Manuel Quezon on November 10. For the first time both the President and the Vice President were outside U S territory simultaneously. Secretary of State Iali remains acting head in Washington while Roosevelt maintains wireless contact with the capital during the cruise.
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ICE
Ijoun Garner
Seattle
Manila
United States
Philippines
Manuel Quezon
Iali
Washington
Roosevelt
Roosevelt rebuffs West's trust busting campaign plan
Col Theodore Roosevelt rejects Senator William E Borsh of Idaho who urged a 1936 Republican bid built on trust busting. Roosevelt favors opposition to monopolies but cites other major issues including government waste tax burdens and potential subversion of democratic ideals. He stresses monopolies remain a core concern but not the campaign anchor.
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Theodore Troosevelt
William E. Borsh
Idaho
Stogsevelt
Stoosevelt
Roosevelt Returns From Pacific Visit Aboard Houston Cruise
President Roosevelt turned back from the Pacific and began a return voyage on the cruiser Houston. The ship traversed the Panama Canal as Roosevelt inspected garrisons at Fort Clayton and Madden Dam on the Chagres River. He boarded at Pedro Miguel locks with President Arias of Panama and Mrs. Arias aboard for the Atlantic leg.
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Roosevelt
Pacific
Houston
Panama Canal
Fort Clayton
Madden Dam
Chagres River
Pedro Miguel Locks
Arias
Panama
Panama Canal Builder General William L. Sibert Dies
AJ General William L. Sibert, 75, last-surviving canal builder figure, died at his Kentucky home. Buried with full military honors at Arlington. A pioneer engineer soldier, he was made brigadier general for Panama work and led the First Division in World War I.
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William L. Sibert
Panama Canal
Slon
Bowling Green
Alington Naional
Sibert
Congress
Alabama State Docks Commission
Moblte
Boulder Dam
American Association of Port Authorities
Liberal Victory Ends Conservative Rule in Canada
In Canada a parliamentary election defeats Premier Richard Bennett and the Conservatives who had led since 1930. Mackenzie King’s Liberals win 158 of 245 seats, pledging unemployment relief and tariff reduction to 1930 levels. A US reciprocal trade deal and Bank of Canada nationalization are highlighted. W. B Herridge resigns as minister to the United States. Merridge, Bennett’s brother in law, faced criticism over the Washington post appointment.
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Canada
Richard B. Bennett
Mackenzie Ring
Liberals
House of Commons
Bennett
King
United States
Bank of Canada
W. B Herridge
Merridge
Washington Post
Romanian King Celebrates Birthday as Lupescu Returns
King Carol of Romania marks his forty second birthday at the Sinaia palace while Mme Magda Lupescu arrives unexpectedly from Paris. Peasant party leaders stage anti Lupescu demonstrations, spreading anti Semitic broadsides alleging Jewish influence in public service. Julius Maniu reiterates Lupescu as responsible for widespread Romanian ills.
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Arol
Feumania
Sinaia
Mme, Magda Lupescu
Paris
Magda
Julius Maniu
Mme. Lupescu
Romania
Maniu
Supreme Court to rule on New Deal projects and TVA power
The high court will decide the constitutionality of AAA processing taxes and TVA power operations amid competition with private utilities, with an early ruling anticipated. The court also refused habeas corpus review for Thomas Mooney and declined an attack on Huey P. Long era political machine laws.
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AAA
TVA
Supreme Court of the United States
Thomas Mooney
California
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Wallace to oppose potato control act in public stance
Secretary Wallace welcomes a declaration from the American Liberty League that its committee of 58 lawyers will defend small potato growers against the potato control law. He vows to oppose enforcement and will seek ways to avoid the act despite no intent to grow unlicensed spuds.
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Wallace
The
American Liberty League
Rockefeller Jr Presents Port Treasure Park to New York
For about twenty years John D Rockefeller Jr has owned a 60acre tract at the upper end of Manhattan Island known as Port Try on park. He has now given it to New York city for public use valued at 6 014 000 dollars and extending from One Hundred Ninety second Street to Dyckman Street.
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Manhattto Island
Port Tryon Park
New York City
Stratford Hall Named National Shrine in Virginia Dedication
Stratford Hall in Westmoreland County Virginia longtime Lees home was designated a national shrine during a dedication attended by top officials. The 1100 acre estate, purchased and restored by the Robert E Lee Memorial Foundation, was built by Thomas Lee and is the birthplace of General Robert E Lee with President Roosevelt sending a message for the event.
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Tratford Ball
Westmoreland County
Virginia
Lees
Robert E. Lee
Juan of Bourbon Marries Infanta in Rome Honeymoon Plan
Juan of Bourbon the 22 year old heir presumptive to the Spanish throne wed Infanta Maria de la Esperanza in Rome. The ceremony was blessed by Pope Piux and they departed for London for a world tour including a U S visit. The couple’s union holds international importance amid Spain’s uncertain monarchy prospects.
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Juan of Bourbon
Alfonso
Spain
Infanta
Maria de la Esperanza
No Core War Fears Highlight British Mediteranean Talk
In a column style brief, Laval signals no war in the Mediterranean as Britain maintains restraint. Washington expects the conflict to end in six days. Alfred P Sloan Jr of General Motors predicts stronger auto sales next year and promotes an autumn auto show to curb winter car demand.
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Massachusetts
Senate
Salem
James Curley
Curley
Laval
Mediterranean
Gerous
England
France
Washington
Europe
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
General Motors
Capture of Aksum Ends Ethiopian Resistance
The holy city of Aksum surrendered to Italian forces without a fight. The Coptic bishop handed the keys to Gen. Emilio de Bono at Aduwa, Italy proclaimed annexation and moved to guard the monasteries and the revered St Mary Zion cathedral.
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Aksum
Sheba
Emmilio de Bono
Aduwa
Italy
St. Mary Zion
Ark of the Covenant Said Hidden in Cathedral
Ethiopian lore holds that Solomon sent the high priest’s son with other nobles to accompany Sheba’s son and that the original Ark was taken, not an imitation, provoking Solomon’s anger. An angel allegedly instructed the priest to steal the ark.
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Solomon
Sheba
Shaw Describes Ethiopian Tribes and Their Customs
George Bernard Shaw notes Ethiopia as an aggregate of tribes with Slade Selassie titled Emperor. He cites Danalkils where a woman refuses marriage unless a suitor proves he has killed four men and retrieved their mutilated body fragments. He suggests married life with such a lady would be far from dull.
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George Bernard Shaw
Ethiopia
Slade Selassie
Standard Oil Chief Plans Bid on Russian Oil Surplus
Walter Teagle head of Standard Oil of New Jersey proposes to buy every barrel of oil Russia exports, counting in the millions of barrels annually. To avoid a breach, he would let British Royal Dutch Shell and Anglo-Iranian share part of Russia's surplus.
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Standard Oil
Walter Teagle
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Russia
Mr.eagle
British Royal Dutch Shell
Anglo-Iranian
Uncle Sam's Wealth Soars With Record Gold Hoard
The national gold reserve reaches an all time high surpassing fifteen billion dollars as prices rise. Much of the increase comes from European sources, with some gold sent abroad for its health returning home.
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Sam
Europe
Gambling thoughts shift nation toward betting culture
The writer laments the rise of gambling in the United States noting it distracts from work. He cites figures like Damon Runyon on wagering as a growing trend in college football betting and the dominance of betting markets over other sports.
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United States
Washington
Linceln
Edison
Damon Runyen
Church Lighting Debate at Conference Compared to Cathedrals
A Methodist Protestant church conference committee urges churches to be well lit like motion picture cathedrals. It criticizes the Church of Christ for staying in comparative darkness with only a single light over the door and at the speaker’s desk to save expense.
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Church of Christ
New Jersey Justice Hints Hauptmann May Appeal
A New Jersey justice signals that Bruno Hauptmann, convicted of the Lindbergh baby murder, may file a United States Supreme Court appeal. The court could choose to decline to hear the case, sealing the outcome unless it intervenes.
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New Jersey
Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Iinger
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Shipmates Forever Impresses Annapolis Audiences
The new Annapolis picture Shipmates Forever stars Lewis Stone Ruby Keefer and Dick Powell with Frank Carzagze directing. Critics report Powell’s strong performance and note a contagious emotional impact, while Powell’s co star Claire Trevor battles a influenza scare backstage.
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Annapolis
Lewis Stone
Ruby Keefer
Dick Powel
Frank Carzagze
Powell
Paramount brings Jan Kiepura to America amid temper flare ups
The article recalls Paramount bringing tenor Jan Kiepura to the United States for film work, noting his volatile temperament and hostility to reporters. A New York tea for him became awkward when guests learned he would not attend, amid rumors of business disputes. In Hollywood circles, stars like Richard Barthelmess, Ricardo Cortez, Edward Robinson, George Raft, Life Magazine’s Wallace Beery, and Arline Judge attended the Baer-Louls fight and related events. Marta Eggerth also settles in Hollywood to film, with rumors about a romance with Kiepura.
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Paramount
Jan Kieupura
New York
Max Baer
California
Richard Barthelmess
Rudy Vallee
Ricardo Cortez
Edward Robinson
George Raft
Wheeler and Woolsey
Life Tracy
Wallace Beery
George Brent
Arline Judge
Arline
Isabel Jewell
Marta Eggerth
Hollywood
Kiepura
Chicago Opera
May Allison Comes to New York for Prize Fight
The veteran actress May Allison arrives in New York with her husband, a Cleveland millionaire, amid show business chatter. She invites children to visit at her house in Ilodwood and asks not to see adults who bring kids as excuses to meet her.
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May Allison
New York
Cleveland
Ilodlywood
Constance Bennett
Claudette Colbert Seizes Spotlight in She Married Her Boss
In Her Married Boss Claudette Colbert asserts star control, insisting the public tunes in for her. The article notes the era’s brief window for a top screen star and cites Jack Benny in Broadway Melody of 1936 as an example of a co star taking lead lines from Sid Silvers.
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Claudette Colbert
Jack Benny
Benny
Sid Silvers
Sid
Hollywood gossip notes reveal stars courting roles and secrets
Norma Shearer seeks a Romeo for her Juliet as Ver Boswell hides a year long marriage. Mary Pickford eyes the Boswell quintuplets for films while Hubert Montgomery gains weight after a European trip. Lily Pons treats movie work seriously as a radio sponsor offers a fortune to Spain’s Crown Prince, who declines.
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Romeo
Juliet
Ver Boswell
Boswell
Mary Pickford
Hubert Montgomery
Lily Pons
Crown Prince of
Spain
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