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Imminent peril for France and indirectly for all democracies was forecast by William L. Langer '15, professor of History, in a talk in the Union Common Room last night...
Opening his talk by saying that more civil war would probably ensue no matter which side won in Spain, Professor Langer went on to outline the consequences if the insurgents were victorious, which he believes is the probable outcome. "France will be in the intolerable position of having three Fascism dictatorships on her borders," he said, "in starting contrast to the situation a few years ago, when she was in the dominant position in Europe...
...position he blamed on Pierre Laval, who gave Mussolini a free hand in Ethiopia and frustrated any action of the league. The league was thus reduced to political impotence so that France lost all its support. By letting Mussolini go ahead in Ethiopia, Laval strengthened Fascism immeasurably, Professor Langer said, and also lost the support on England...
Professor Langer is one of the most noted authorities on international and European affairs in the country today and is well qualified to shed light on the present crisis caused by the Spanish revolution...
Professor William L. Langer will speak on the international situation since June at a meeting in the Common Room of the Union tonight at 7:30. The discussion will be held under the auspices of the Harvard Student Union with Rolf Kaltenborn presiding...