Word: piedmonte
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...Lateran Treaty in 1929 all obstacles have been removed to the creation of this most ancient, most honored office. Victor Emmanuel III would not increase his territory or his power by the assumption of the Imperial title, it would yield only an added lustre to the House of Piedmont and an increased brilliance to the coronation ceremonies. For these reasons it is impossible for Mussolini to take issue with idea. It is therefore expected that in the near future the Eternal City which has seen so many of the undulations of history may well become the Imperial Capital...
From Rome came no denial. At Brussels the press received a communiqué from the Royal Palace. Text: "The honor of a family, whether royal, middle or working class is entitled to protection. The Prince of Piedmont* may decide to bring legal action. Up to now His Royal Highness and the Belgian Royal Family have opposed with disdainful silence all such rumors...
...Umberto of Piedmont did not see what King Albert was driving at he was dense indeed. At the Belgian Royal Palace, correspondents were confidentially told that "if any tiffs have taken place they have not been more serious than in the case of any young married couple." It was positively though unofficially denied that a separation is contemplated...
...Umberto is "Prince of Piedmont" as Edward is "Prince of Wales...
...Durant plant in Oakland, Calif., a showplace of Western industry. Since 1929 he has headed Durant Motor Co. of California which assembles and sells Durants under a participation contract with Durant Motors, Inc. In selling. Mr. de Vaux has attained a great reputation, reaps fat commissions. He lives in Piedmont (across the Bay from San Francisco ) on an estate previously belonging to R. C. Durant, son of William Crapo. When not working, he is apt to be seen swishing around in fast speedboats, second in his heart only to automobiles...