Word: settlements
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...best of political terms. A story which gave an interesting line on each came out of Paris last week. Fundamental difference between the two is that M. Bonnet is an ardent appeaser of dictators, and dreams of being the central figure in a great general European "settlement," while M. Daladier has decided, at least temporarily, to yield no more to Germany and Italy...
Said he: "It is no use to embark on discussions with a view to general settlement of differences, satisfaction of aspirations and removal of grievances unless those who come to the table are all convinced that all those who sit around it want a peaceable settlement and have no sinister idea in their minds. I say, therefore, that what we want to see is not only words which indicate a desire for peace but-before we can enter upon that final settlement -we shall want to see some concrete evidence of a willingness, let us say, to enter into arrangements...
...upped to $78,600,000, speedily accepted by Wendell Willkie. Including cash and odds & ends, the deal netted C. & S. about $80,000,000, a figure it can increase by selling Tennessee Electric's water, ice and transportation properties, which TVA did not want. By & large the settlement was the best news the utility industry has had in years, gave the most genuine promise yet that utility baiting is nearly over...
...protest to the destruction of the "Venus of the Yard" during the weekend Funster sculptors molded another snow woman within the protected sanctum of the frontier settlement of Dunster House last night...
...marriage settlement laid before the Buffalo meeting consisted of a "Proposed Statement" and a "Proposed Concordat." The Proposed Statement included nine "Things Believed in Common"-including the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper-by the two churches, so broadly drawn that none but theological nigglers could object to them. The Concordat raised a more ticklish question. Its chief provision was for a "commissioning" of ministers of either church, to administer the sacraments to members of either...