Word: grimaldi
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...understand is how such tiny spots of sovereignty as Monaco (8 sq. mi.) and San Marino (38 sq. mi.) are permitted to exist within the great States of France and Italy. Monaco, lying within republican France, is ruled by an autocratic prince. Louis II of the House of Grimaldi. Its chief industry is the gambling casino. San Marino, lying within the Fascist kingdom of Italy, is a sturdy little republic. Its chief industry is postage stamps for collectors. Last week, for the first time in history, San Marino sent to Monaco an envoy, Minister Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary Giuliano Gozi. Gravely Prince...
Divorced. By Charlotte Louise Juliette Goyon de Matignon Grimaldi, hereditary princess of Monaco, duchess of Valentinois, 34, only daughter of Monaco's Prince Louis II: Pierre Marie Xavier Raphael Antoine Melchior, 37, born Count de Polignac, crowned Prince Grimaldi of Monaco at his 1920 wedding; in Monte Carlo. Grounds: some Monaco republicans wanted Prince Pierre for President. To get Louis II's permission for divorce, Charlotte signed over her hereditary rights to the throne to her only son Prince Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand...
Clowns. One hundred "Joeys" (from Joe Grimaldi, famed clown) operate explosive Fords, ride horses, asses and zebras, tumble, fight, imitate comic strip characters, allow themselves to be shot, kicked, mashed and butted, perform circusdom's oldest act?the Fire Alarm...