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...gives one power a greater advantage over another is not only the readiness of that power for war but the readiness of that power, having embarked on war, to continue the war with no diminution in supplies of munitions. This means that the country which has made its preparations beforehand with its munitions reserves is in an incomparably stronger position than a country which would have to improvise in the situation that might arise after the outbreak...
...quite impossible for us to make any intelligent plans for such an unusual gathering without some idea beforehand of how many of those invited are likely to come. Would you, therefore, be good enough to let me know at your early convenience whether this scheme meets with your approval and what reservations should be made? It is unfortunately impractical for us to receive brothers or sisters, but we hope that whenever possible both parents will come. I should, of course, be glad of any suggestions you were kind enough to make as to details.ORIGINATOR OF NOVEL IDEA FOR PARENTS JULIAN...
...longtime Button custom has been to give employes a Christmas ''bonus'' of a new $10 bill. Last year Depression cut the bonus to $2.50, to the mental anguish of the three proud litterateurs who accept or reject Button books. Last week the three got together beforehand and resolved not to accept another $2.50 tip. When the cashier appeared with the envelope, each said with decision, "Thank the firm, but I can't accept...
...edges were rough fortnight ago when he spoke of the "extreme sanction" (blockade) as something into which not even the League of Nations could get Great Britain unless he knew beforehand what attitude the U. S. would take-i.e., that Washington would help. By last week Statesman Baldwin was rounding his rough notion smooth. "The most extreme sanction," he declared wisely at Wolverhampton, "would be a very difficult one in the absence of three countries now outside the League-America, Japan and Germany...
...politics. They yielded to the energetic, well-scrubbed personality of Christian Endeavor's world president, Dr. Daniel Alfred ("Dan") Poling. They marched in a great parade to show how they felt about peace. And they sang lustily, often under the leadership of unctuous, trombone-playing Homer Alvan Rodeheaver. Beforehand, C. E.'s Vice President William Hiram Foulkes had written in The Presbyterian: "These Endeavorers are a colorful, cheerful crowd. They march with badges and banners and with singing hearts. If any one is inclined to chide them because at times they appear a bit too noisy...