Switzerland Eyes Peace and Prepared Defense Under President Etter
In Berne, President Philippe Etter describes Swiss neutrality and mobilization plans amid European upheaval. He cites a citizen army, frontiers guarded by mountains, and rapid mobilization for half a million troops within days. The interview notes Switzerland’s cautious guarantees and a national mood focused on peace, culture, and stability.
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Switzerland Ia Menaced Ag Czecho-Slovakia
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Swiss Leader Warns on Nazi Pressure and Rearmament
A Swiss official argues war unlikely this year but urges readiness to defend the nation. He notes nearly a thousand million francs spent on rearmament over two years and warns state costs may threaten private property rights under necessity, citing the impact of Nazi influence.
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Superintendent Seeks Popularity After Six Months
An old worker bluntly replies that at the last job the superintendent would have received a silver teapot upon leaving, while at the current factory, the place was only limewashed last week and no such gift exists, suggesting a poor gesture culture here.
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Bil
Local Entreaties and The Nonsectarian Parish Hall Affair
A kind old lady offers trousers for mending and a tramp expects a return visit. A local celebrity accepts an invitation to chair an entertainment with two organizers seeking a promise. A dog seizes meat at a butcher's while its master is away, the owner explains the dog’s temporary restraint.
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Outlandish Kentucky Mountain Tale Of A Motor Car
A mountain resident in an isolated Kentucky community witnesses a motor car for the first time and is astonished by its lack of visible propulsion. He then sees a motor-cycle flash by and disappear around a bend, exclaiming disbelief at the marvel.
Early Morning Quip Centers on Office Clumsiness
A playful exchange unfolds as Ross questions a lateness and the Office Boy explains a fall down a stairway. The gag lands on the irony of time versus mishap, reflecting workplace humor of the period.
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