Hitler Defies the World in Speech to Reichstag
Hitler declares Germany will be a dominant world power unafraid of war, vows to reclaim colonies, supports Italian and Japanese actions, and presses for autonomy for Germans abroad. He warns against Britain France and the Allies while signaling a break with the League of Nations. Eden resigns, Halifax named acting foreign secretary as Chamberlain pursues a four power peace plan. Reactions ripple through France Czechoslovakia and Britain with fear of wider conflict. Roosevelt moves to raise prices and renew credit for industry and farms. Governor Earle enters Democratic U.S. Senate race on Roosevelt platform.
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Kennedy Becomes Ambassador to Great Britain and Resigns
Joseph P Kennedy was sworn as ambassador to Great Britain in the White House, plans to depart soon. He resigns as chair and member of the Maritime Commission, with Roosevelt naming Emory S Land to lead the board. Max O Reill Truitt of St Louis fills Kennedy term as counsel. Kennedy clashed with Secretary Perkins over labor disorder curbs, but the President did not state his stance on the bill.
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Ortiz Inaugurated Argentina President In 1938
Ortiz was inaugurated president of Argentina for a six year term pledging to uphold democracy. In a congress speech he called for strong national institutions and moral resolve to sustain liberty and constitutional guarantees.
King Carol Proclaims New Fascist Guild State in Romania
Romania adopts a constitution creating a parliament of guilds by trades and professions, limiting deputies and senators, with the king appointing half the senate and wielding veto power. Orthodox Romanians remain state religion, trials by jury vanish, and the death penalty is reinstated for certain crimes. Carol and Dr. Miron Cristea lead the drafting.
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Giants Short Lived Circus Giants and Longevity
A 19th or early 20th century note explains that natural tallness versus freak height differ in lifespan. It cites an insurance study of men from 7 feet 6 inches to 8 feet 7 inches, whose average life span was 34 years, with oldest 45 and youngest 27.
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Pimiento Bisque Twists From Pantry Classics
Favorite Recipe of the Week presents a pimiento bisque using cream of celery or condensed soup with milk, paprika, onions, and sieved pimientos. Prepare, heat gently, and serve with onion removed. Yield six portions. MARJORIE H BLACK.
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King Coal Statistics Show Coal Value Surges Since 1776
King Coal Statistics reveal that American coal mined since 1776 has reached a market value of 41.271 billion dollars, about six times the value of all gold and silver mined in the same period. The total coal value could have paid the federal debt in full and left roughly 5 billion dollars to spare.
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