Word: squareheads
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Dates: during 1931-1931
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...Curtius then got it into his German head that he could keep this promise by talking about the merits of customs unions in general, not mentioning Austria or Germany. When he proceeded to do so, Chairman Briand, his nerves raw, may have thought Dr. Curtius was either a squarehead or no man of his word. Briand cut in: ". . . We must not attempt what it is forbidden to attempt!* . . ." This enraged Dr. Curtius, who seemingly thought he had been betrayed. "Monsieur Briand," cried the German, "has declared this plan for a customs union forbidden. It is not the business of this...