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...number of reasons could have entered the President's decision to call for a suspension in Hawaii's home-rule law. The threat of a mainland Governor might be enough to keep the island Democratic machine under control. In 1931-32 the Massie rape & murder case gave the insular government a black eye, revealed an unwholesome connection between local politics, local justice and local race feeling. Aware of the strategic importance of the islands, high Army & Navy officers have long demanded civilian rule stronger and better than resident Governors have been able to supply. Of late Big Business...
...particular, as emphasized by President Roosevelt, we are prepared to join other nations in abolishing weapons of an aggressive character. ... In particular we are willing to consult the other states in case of a threat to peace with a view to averting conflict...
BULLDOG DRUMMOND STRIKES BACK- H. C. McNeile-Crime Club ($2). An unknown threat against the Empire and the murder of a Secret Service man pit Drum- mond et al. against a ruthless criminal genius...
...Smith promptly replied to the La Guardia threat: "I am not a candidate. ... I shall not accept any nomination. . . . There is no compulsion or persuasion that can affect my decision. It is final...
Bolivia's reply to that was a threat to blow Paraguay's capital, Asuncion...