Word: longingly
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Those who think Italy's internal situation is approaching a "catastrophe" will wait in vain for a "long time still...
Last week this friendship developed into an alliance. In the British House of Commons Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain announced that Turkey and Britain had agreed to conclude a "definite long-term agreement of reciprocal character in the interest of their national security. In the event of aggression leading to war in the Mediterranean area," added Mr. Chamberlain, "they [Turkey and Britain] would be prepared to cooperate effectively and lend each other all aid and assistance in their power...
...obvious tactics is to keep Europe in such a state of suspense that finally he can persuade his unnerved enemies to give him what he wants. In Nazi Germany this is done by keeping large numbers of men under arms, ready to strike on short notice. Nazi economy has long been attuned to a state of semi-mobilization, but other countries, which must be ready to meet any quick German thrust, find it expensive...
...wear out France with this new form of war without battles, this war of uncertainty, of constantly re-newed anxiety and broken hopes, but our determination has not weakened and will not weaken. ... If between peace and war they think to wear us out, we shall hold out as long as necessary. Neither force nor ruse can avail against France. We have taken what military measures we consider necessary. We are not thinking of reducing but rather of increasing them. . . . Whatever may be the diversity and complexity of international problems, there is in reality only one issue in Europe today...
...lingered on the broad slopes of the St. Lawrence and on the heights of Quebec, Their Majesties' debarkation point. Scotland Yard men busily spotted cranks and radicals, gave last-minute tips to Dominion constabulary on how to guard their King and Queen. Four royal maroon Royal automobiles, two long (155-inch wheelbase), fur-rugged Buicks, a Chrysler and a Ford, were ready for Their Majesties and one toured Quebec's narrow crooked streets, testing sharp turns. Priests and nuns rehearsed 25,000 school children for a pageant of greeting to Their Majesties on the Plains of Abraham. Kiwanians...