Ethiopians win seat in League as Mussolini anger grows
The League of Nations voted 39 to 4 to seat Ethiopia, headed by Emperor Haile Selassie, challenging Italy and prompting Britain to fortify Mediterranean defenses. Hearst raid controversy and Japanese action in Shanghai also feature amid wartime and political tensions.
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