Winant Receives Honorary Degree in Edinburgh
On Thursday October 0, 1044 Ian Winant spoke on self-preservation against brute force and received an honorary Doctor of Laws and Literature from Edinburgh University, along with the freedom of the city.
09 Oct 1941
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1941
Page
1
On Thursday October 0, 1044 Ian Winant spoke on self-preservation against brute force and received an honorary Doctor of Laws and Literature from Edinburgh University, along with the freedom of the city.
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Great Lakes freighters resumed passage through the St. Marys Falls Canal after workmen cleared obstructions to the main locks. A submerged locomotive was raised from 25 feet of water and the north arm was repaired, freeing half the channel and allowing ships to pass while the remaining lock remained blocked pending further repairs.
Tokyo newspapers denounce U S hostility and insistence on mutual concession in diplomacy. Hochi says without sincerity negotiations fail and warns Washington bears responsibility for any catastrophe. Yomiuri doubts Pacific peace and foresees continued armament despite talks. Berlin names von Stahmer as ambassador to Wang Ching-wei regime in Nanking, with plans to reach Nanking in two months.
Laurence Steinhardt, the U S ambassador to Moscow, is due in Singapore this week as he travels from Moscow to Washington for consultations with President Roosevelt. He plans his first U S trip in 15 months and will likely stay several days in Singapore before taking a transpacific clipper to the United States.
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