Eden Laval plan stalls as Mussolini rejects proposal
Geneva talks on a League of Nations settlement between Italy and Ethiopia face a setback after Premier Mussolini rejects the Eden Laval proposal. British and French mediation continues with amendments and deadlines set for September to resume and report findings.
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Quotes Lets Go Home By Braswell Drue Deen U S Rep Georgia
U S Representative from Georgia urges quick adjournment of the Seventy fourth Congress citing health problems among colleagues. He argues for ending current business and extending hearings on house bills to a fall session beginning January, promoting wealth sharing and welfare measures.
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The Sane Life by Dr Harold Willis Dodd
Dr Harold Willis Dodd urges Princeton University president to find purpose beyond daily work. He warns against jettisoning received standards for modern, perfunctory living and stresses pursuing intellectual culture and religious faith to prevent boredom and decline.
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British Recovery Speech by Prime Minister Baldwin
Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin defends Britain’s lack of a fixed plan to tackle unemployment and rejects promises to cure unemployment. He argues against universal use of the word plan and cites tariff risks as part of his government’s approach, claiming a substantial contribution in office.
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Ambitious Nations by Nicholas Murray Butler
Butler argues treaties fail against rising national ambitions as Japan expands in Asia, Italy seeks new African territory and opportunity, and Germany pursues southern and southeastern influence. He warns that resolving these risks will demand global wisdom and statesmanship amid economic and political revolutions.
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Preparing for War by David Lloyd George
Former British Prime Minister argues the peace faction remains mistaken as nations again prep for war. He notes prewar preparations mirrored current armament mood and insists governments claim peaceful aims while building defense.
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Roosevelt ends Virgin Islands feud with transfers in Washington
President Roosevelt resolves the Pearson Wilson clash by moving Paul M Pearson from civil governor of the Virgin Islands to assistant director of housing in the Interior department and transferring T Webber Wilson from the islands to the federal parole board in Washington. The move follows years of accusations, senate probes, and bitter disputes over island administration.
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