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Leader Hitler remained calm. Presenting standards to his followers he had said: "These will be the last new flags before the Nazis gain power in Germany. If the members of the present government want to maintain law and order, they must yield their place to those who alone have the will and ability to do so." Followers of Fascist Adolf announced that he was about to leave Germany for a tour of Italy, France, Britain...
...United States has no single harbor equipped to maintain the Atlantic fleet in case of war," Admiral William S. Sims, U. S. N. retired, stated to a gathering in the Adams House common room in the course of a discussion of over two hours which broke up with the center table covered with matches illustrating the "ripple movement" at the Battle of Jutland...
Despite the fact that these libraries are departmental and do not belong to the College, the Widener Library houses and catalogs their books. It has, however, no control over the hours that they maintain. The conclusive proof of the new system in checking book thefts should convince the departments that they need fear no loss. It would be of advantage if the small collections forgot their individual interests, and cooperated more closely with the College library. It would provide a better working plan for all concerned, and satisfy the primary consideration of any library, the convenience of the user...
...stock or before sounding out the directorate. Lately, shareholders have become wary of official statements. Last week their remaining faith received another jolt. On Sept. 29, fresh from Europe, President Simon Guggenheim of American Smelting & Refining Co. told reporters: "In consideration of the smaller stockholders, corporations should maintain dividends as long as it is possible to do so without the necessity of borrowing. . . . For what better purpose could surpluses be used than in the maintenance of dividends thereby creating goodwill and confidence of stockholders. I have always advocated that policy and believe that the American Smelting & Refining Co. will continue...
...Paramount this year, surprise was voiced in Hollywood. The Road to Singapore can best be regarded as a testimonial to the merits of a less acquisitive policy. It is possibly William Powell's worst picture and far below the standard which Warner Bros, have announced their intention to maintain by adopting a smaller and more select production schedule (TIME, Sept. 20). Powell, identified with less lush impersonations at Paramount, seems vapid by contrast in this picture although his mannerisms are less noxious than those of Basil Rathbone, who played the role on the stage. Doris Kenyon...