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Dates: during 1930-1939
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This did not mean that Chautemps can count on such overwhelming support in future, did not mean that the Chamber will finally ratify a Pact when negotiated. It did mean that France-feeling herself challenged by Hitler & Mussolini-had reacted with a great surge of national unity to the idea that her diplomats ("the cleverest in the world") should match their wits with Britain, Italy, Germany...
...hair and kicking the slats out of the latest Cabinet. But last week's vote of 439-to-2 showed what Frenchmen do when they must. The might and unity of the Republic, not the prestige of Chautemps & Delbos, both ephemeral Politicians, were behind their announcement to the Chamber last week that France will...
...maintenance of Peace!'' interjected leading Rightist Deputy Paul Reynaud. "Despite the deplorable exhibition of herself that she sometimes makes, France is still strong enough to ... help keep the balance of power in Europe!'' Surprisingly, his was the only speech applauded last week by every Chamber group, from extreme Right to extreme Left...
Upon emotional, freedom-loving French legislators the words of Orator Schuschnigg had galvanic effect. Everyone was quoting him in the lobbies of the French Chamber next day. His speech was an important factor in swinging the 439-10-2 vote of the Chamber promising that the French Army would help, if necessary, to maintain Austrian independence...
...ideal permanent test field. To make B. A. C. feel at home, the city is prepared to float a $65,000 bond issue for necessary buildings. Behind such generosity is Indianapolis' desire to develop as an aircraft equipment centre, publicity for the growing city and a "terrific" Chamber of Commerce. Confident that B. A. C. could not refuse so handsome a land grant, Indianapolis boosters looked for this week's mail to bring a thankful note of acceptance...