Word: diplomatic
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...outline of the foreign service as a career appearing today in the CRIMSON, Mr. Mariner presents an adequate survey of the business of becoming a diplomat but he does not touch upon the practical matter of compensations. It has been argued, and with reason, in diplomatic circles, that "career men", those whose advancements accord only with their ability and industry, seldom are granted high positions in the service because of the expense involved in maintaining a minister's or ambassador's establishment...
...breach of international law" Bulow finds a stunning tactical error. This may be true, but the Prince goes on to say that Bethmann should have had the political foresight to deny categorically the remark after it had been made. This also, from the point of view of the professional diplomat may be true, but to base a defamation of character upon this premise is inexcusable. The harm done Germany is infinitely greater by Bulow's memoirs than by Bethmann's statement. One was the honest admission of an honest man made under the stress of the hysteria...
...time his daughter Elisabeth was born in New York nine years later, he and John W. Mackay had amassed the kind of money that starts timocratic dynasties. With a background of intelligence and wealth, Elisabeth Mills was destined to become the financial and gracious helpmate of a great diplomat and an eminent public benefactress. The year 1881 marked the first milestone for both elements in her conspicuous career. Aged 23, she married Whitelaw Reid, potent editor of the New York Tribune. The same year she helped organize the New York Chapter of the American Red Cross. Her philanthropic apprenticeship...
Lady Ovey is French. The Ambassador's first wife was the daughter of a U. S. Rear Admiral. Young for a diplomat (51), Sir Esmond's first post as Minister was in Mexico (1925-29). When Prime Minister MacDonald recognized the Soviet Government two years ago, he first picked a more prominent Briton as Ambassador, then switched to Sir Esmond at the last minute...
...They will advise fishermen what waters are "posted," which is the nearest short-cut through the woods. They are to try to encourage the use of barbless hooks and the nonuse of landing nets, "to give the fish a fighting chance." Game Commissioner Morgenthau's father was a diplomat: U. S. Ambassador to Turkey...