The story continues with the second journal. This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more
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Anthony Eden told the British House of Commons that there was “no longer any utility” in continuing sanctions against Italy, causing cries of “Shame!” and “Treachery!” to ring out from the Labour benches. Eden explained that the decision was made to prevent the European situation from deteriorating. Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin said his government was “hoping to bring the French, the Germans and ourselves into conference for the better security of the peace of Europe. The part that Germany can play for good or for evil in Europe is immense, and if we believe the opportunity is presented, let us do what we can to use it for good.”
The first in a series of six articles by Miguel Maura appeared in the leading Madrid newspaper El Sol calling for a multiparty “national Republican dictatorship” to save Spain from descending into anarchy.
The Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling fight at Yankee Stadium was postponed 24 hours due to rain.
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