davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1938-08-28

CHEVY CHASE-Large room sleepne
- porch. fireplace; spacious grounds; tennis
u court; $50. Wis. 34q0-W.
Evening star., 1938-08-28

KANSAS AVE NV. 53l4-Single rm
next bath, shower: chU.; private porch;
bus car: gentleman: Sis. Geo. 05s6.
Mr.. TIVOLI THEATER, 364O 18th NV
Large fr nm; twin double bed, bath
shower: no other rooma-S.
Evening star., 1938-08-28

713 NICHOLSON ST. N.W-Lovely. clean.
front room: private bath; c.h.W.. unllm.
phone Georgia 1854.
Evening star., 1938-08-28

SCOTT CIRCLE. 1908 18th st-Lovely O.
rm. suite; reception and bedrm.; running
Tar Inn iny aff
Evening star., 1938-08-28

341l 18th NE-Lovely room: 3 windows;
new furniture: privilege Of cooking break
fast: suitab BILE for couple or single person
Evening star., 1938-08-28

3l50 18th NW.-Large room kitchen
refrlgerator. etc. Also "nd-floor room;
In <: OPTIONAL Adams 0514
Evening star., 1938-08-28

REFR1GERA1 ORS. electric new and used,
SO up. easy terms P. o. Smith Alb H
ST. ne. Lincoln $3.50
Evening star., 1938-08-28

14lO NJ ST NV, Apt 301-Cool. attrac
tive front room, next bath; quiet home;
ein. Ii ~ "a
Evening star., 1938-08-28

CLEV. PARK-Employed gentleman desir-
ing refined environment: delightful room,
4 windows: adults private home. every
convenience; reasonable. Cleveland 1863.
Evening star., 1938-08-28

FURNTTURE-Prvste sale of antiques:
1900 period sideboard Gropleaf tables,
chest Of drawers. 1901 w. Lanvale st.
BALTIC. Nd. Phone BALTIC. Madison
Evening star., 1938-08-28

3l41 ADAMS MILL RD. NW-Comfort-
able, bright room; in new home; beautiful
location; bath almost private.
Evening star., 1938-08-28

1893 25th PL NE-on quiet street near
. bus lines; pvt. home: single or double;
rent reas. Potomac l740-J
311o MT; PLEASANT sT.-L.hk; large
comfortable, 2ndf. room: overlooking
park; well-kept home: no loud radio: adults
only; especially desirable for settled older
raah Ia.a..
Evening star., 1938-08-28

34lS -9th NV. lbIock Conn. ave. on
Ordway)-Room. Sl5, board If desired,
lady or schoolgirl Emerson SOB.
Evening star., 1938-08-28

Complete with all controls and ducts
81 80; will deliver. Wis 4.55:-M.
Evening star., 1938-08-28

42I MADISON ST. NW-Desirable front
rm.. south exposure: detached home: near
bus; $50 mo-; gentleman.
3647 VEAZEY ST NV near Bureau OF
Standards-Attractive front rm.. private
bath, southern exposure. Cleveland 3153.
1912 10th ST. NW-Sinele and double
room nicely furnished; unlimited phone:
convenient TO car. Potomac 21O3
Evening star., 1938-08-28

MAHOGANY dining
room pieces. practically new studio couch
Ant 334 the Valley Vista 'SA
Evening star., 1938-08-28

FURN1TURE-Entire contents of sample
house; rugs. tables. lamps. mirrors; chairs,
living room, dining room and bedroom
suites: priced to sell 6341 18th st. NV.
Can be seen Sun. from 10 a m. TO $ pm.
FURNITURE-2-room apt. Chinese cabi-
net large fat-top desk. bedroom odd
pieces. Apt 4l2 1 E25 Eth ST. NV.
Evening star., 1938-08-28
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE.
(COntinued

ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR. about 4 IT
porcelain inside white outside, perfect
condition, S22.5O. Atlantic 5S52 Sun
Evening star., 1938-08-28

PHoNOGRAPHS. coin-operated; several
late models; to close out; only S15 down,
balance easy payments. E. o. Likens. g?4
St n NJ
Evening star., 1938-08-28

to you that We sell for less. Just a few
of our many bargains: 10-pc. walnut din
ing room suite. S2a.5 so: Ape. walnut bed
room suite, S3a.50 3-pc. new. modern
living room suite. $3.50: pr, walnut trim
Evening star., 1938-08-28

PIANO, Hardman-Peck: new studio up
right; excellent tone. Payne, 326 Pa. ave.
Sc. Lincoln l5SS-W
Evening star., 1938-08-28

4l24 3rd ST. N.W.-Master bedroom, larse
closet; modern home; Jewish family; ex-
cellent atinn 20s
Evening star., 1938-08-28

DUPONT CIRCLE, 1875 P n.w.-Large
room. kitchen and bath. atsractively fur
nished, recently decorated; quiet adults only.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-01-13
SUBMARINE D-1" AND CUTE
JANE WITHERS AT ROOSEVELT


ALI the resources Of the United
States Navy were loaned. it is said,
to Warner Bros. for the production
of a thrilling melodrnma called
Submarine DIP which shows at
the Roosevelt in Grand Coulee Sun
day, Monday and Tuesday and Is an
nounced as the most stirring and
authentic film ever made with a
tin fish"-as the gobs irreverenJt-
ly term an undersea boat-as it's
subject.
Ono Of the most modern Of sub
marines. the real D-1 (alae known
Is tho Dolphin)' was used for the
picture. Rattleshtps, cruisers. des-
troyers and the like, by the score,
arc to be seen In hts action.
Pat O'Brien and George Brent
are co-starred, and In one OF the
leading supporting roles is the gen.
sattonal young newcomer, Wayne
("Kid Galahad") Morris. Other no.
tables In the cast include Doris Yves
ton, Frank McHng1, Ronald Regain,
Henry O'Neill and Regis Toomey.
Being placed in charge of q
group Of fussy bachelors might dam
PEN the spirits OF most young ladies
but not Jane Withers, who rises tx
new comedy heights in "45 Faith
ens", TwentieH1 Century-Fox pic
ture featuring Thomas Beck, Louiet
Henry and the Hartmans, which
opens Friday and Saturday at the
Roosevelt Theatre in Grand Coulee
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-01-13
MARINE CORPS RECRUITING
OFFICE IN SPOKANE

Announcement is made that a Mar
inc Corps recruiting station will be
opened on January Is at the Marine
Corps Reserve offices, BIT New Rock
cry Building, Spokan d. Young men
between the ages Of Is and % will
be given preliminary examination
al the new Spokane Recruiting office,
and if they are qualified, they vii be
furnished government transportation
ito Seattle, Washington, where they
will receive their final examination
and will be enlisted and sent tt caa
Diego, California, for their prelimln-
airy training as Marines.
Upon completion Of this training,
the young men who are accepted for
enlistment will be eligible for trans
fer to the Marine Detachment aboard
one of the vessels of the United
States fleet, or to one of the many
foreign countries in which Marines
are now serving, such as Hawaiian
Islands, Panama, Cuba, Philippine IS
lands. Guam or to Peiping or Shang-
hal, China.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-01-13
SCHOOL DIRECTORS HOLD
NTH ANNUAL CONVENTION

The seventeenth annual convention
of the Washington State School Di-
rectors Association will be held In
Yakima on February 81 and 20, ac-
;ording to announcement OF Mrs Wal
ter J. Rue of Manette, secretary OF
the Association. The chief feature of
educational survey now being con
Quoted by the State Planning Coun.
Gil. A half day will be given over to
forum discussion Of the survey in
charge of Mr.. B. H. Kizer Of Spokane
chairman of tho State Planning Coun-
Gil.
A large attendance of delegates
from the county directors associa-
tions of the state is expected.
President of the Association is Mr..
Alex Turnbull Of Spokane. Eastern
vice-president is Leslie Morgan and
western vice-president lis Mr.. Herman
Anderson Of Foster in King county.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-01-13
A. J. Frederick was visitor il
t.phrata Wednesday.

l
The bridge club met Friday after.
uoon at the homo Mrs. Roy Swigart.
There were three tables in play, and
prizes went to Mrs. Carson, Mrs. Col.
~ and Mrs. CArelm.
The Hartline grade school basket
bali team met defeat at the hands Of
the Mansfield team Saturday night.
Viola Hinthorne returned to her
home in Spokane Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Carlson visited
Mrs. Carl Heathman at the Johnston
hospital in Wilbur Monday.
Mrs. Ronald r GINNING and daught-
er are visiting at the home Of her per.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lonnie Tartar.
Robert Nelson returned from bus
mess trip to California.
Verde Helton accompanied his
laughter Norma to Spokane Saturday
where she underwent an operation for
appendicitis. At last reports her con-
dition was very good.
Mr.. Baldwin, the seventh and eighth
grade teacher, was called to Seattle
Thursday by the serious illness of his
mother, but was unable to reach her
bedside before she passed away.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-01-13


Mr.. Ingrahm has been confined to
his home with sinus trouble this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Fletten were busin
sss visitors in Grand Coulee Wednes.
day.
Friends here of "Uncle' Jim Cas-.
sidy were greatly saddened to learn Of
his death.
Hank Higgins has been removed
from the hospital, although he is still
under the DOCTORS care.
Mrs. Snyder, Spokane, is visiting
her daughter Mrs, Lennie Higginbo-
than.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-01-13
HartIine Briefs

Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Brown of Delrio
visited at the home of Mrs. Brown g
Ii other, Mrs Ole Fletten, the first of
the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCarty, Wilbur were
Maritime visitors Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mel Lang, of Wen
atchee, spent a few days visiting Mrs.
Margaret Hayes.
Mr. Myswanger, Wilson Creek was
renewing old acquaintance in Hart
last week -.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-15
Dividends Expected
By Depositors Here
Merchants Trust Company Expected to Make Formal
Announcement ShOrtIy-RepOrts Verified
tsuecial TO The Democracy

hartford, sept. l5--Hopes Of maxi
ing arrangements for the payment
Of an additional four or i've per
cent dividend to depositors OF the
Merchants Trust Company OF wa
terb,,ry were expressed today by
Rank Commissioner Walter Perry,
,eceiyer Of the defunct bank.
eve are checking figures OF the
bank at the present time" said Mr
perry. "and hope to make applica-
Non to the court for approval OF the
Dayment within q couple Of weeks"
All dividends must be approved by
he superior court before they can
be expended,
To date depositors Of the savings
department Of the bank have re-
neiyed dividends amounting to ID
oer cent Of theiE' investments. Com
mercial department depositors have
received SIS per cent. No dividends
have been ordered paid since eX-
actly one year ago, when Judge Ed
win G. Dickinson approved the pay
ment Of five per cent dividends to
ell depositors.
Should the condition Of the banks
assets indicate to Mr., Perry that
another dividend is advisable, the
application will be filed in the Wa
terbury superior court, and will be
listed for hearing at Friday short
calendar session. Judge Earnest G.
Simpson will hear the application.
IN the last dividend declared, the
savings depositors received a total
OF approximately $4,000 and the
commercial depositors about $780,
900.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-15
LOCAL STORES
| Lend SUPPORT
"NatiOnaI Retail Week"
Celebration Begins Here
Next Monday

It will be like open house In Wa
terbury's leading stores next week
when the local merchants get be-
hind the big move National Retail
Week" which starts Monday in
every section Of the country. Every
one Is invited to the local stores
whether they buy or not as the
local managers and owners take
pride In their establishments and
want the public to know Just what
their facilities are for serving the
public, day In and day out, every
day In the year. 1t win undoubtedly
be O big week everywhere and will
have tendency to improve condi-
tionS which for several weeks past
have showed decided Improvement.
National Retail Week, Forward
waterbury represents local particle
patton In O nation wide retail effort
during the week Of September 10th
called by many cities National Re-
tail Demonstration" sponsored by
large national retail organiZat tons,
including the National Retail Dry
Goods associatin; National Retail
Furniture association American Re-
tail federation; Limited Price Va
riety Stores association; National
Association OF Shoe retailers, and
others, the National Retail Demon
stration Is being marked In various
ways In hundreds Of cities and towns
across the country, It Is supported by
many other national and local Or
CARNATIONS.
Remember-this big week starts
Monday, September l0th--and ev-
cryone Is invited to Waterbury's
leading stores who are participate
Ing,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-15
Market Boon1s Higher
At Start OF Business
From to 8 Points Advance as Traders Were Very
Much Relieved at Improved Tone in Europe

Westinghouse Electric Jumped q
points TO l0l on the first sale
Bethlehem Steel scared 3 So points
to 81 Id on the first sale TO lead
the steel shares higher.
A block Of New York Central OF
1000 shares sold at l6 IA up So
points from the previous close.
Northern Pacific gained I-S to
8 ga on 1000 shares.
Dupont jumped 4 points to 1915
Sears Roebuck 3 to SO S-4: U. s.
Rubber 2 Ia to a on $500 shares:
Briggs 2 Ia to 80 1-2 on 2,50O
shares and youngstown Sheet and
Tube 2 to 81 on 1000 shares.
Gains Of 2 points or more were
made by Union Carbide, Philip
Morris, Chesapeake q Ohio, Douglas
Aircraft, Montgomery Ward, Sim
mons, Celanese, Flintkote, Dow
Chemical and u. 8. Gypsum.
United States Steel common stock
appeared 8 minutes after the OPEN
ing-6, 900 shares 81 la up 2 3-4.
A minute later General Motors sold
5000 shares at 45 7-8 UP 2 3-S.
American Telephone jumped la
points after substantial decline
yesterday,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-15
Czechoslovakia, Secondary Power,
May Cause Another European War

Austro- German Empire, and then
made the League guardian OF the
status quo.
Czechoslovakia was created as q
new nation which Wilson saw as
giving long-subjected peoples a
chance at self-expression, but which
Clemenceau knew would be the
most powerful link In his chain.
France, victor In the war, became
On influence throughout central
Europe. Under direction Of Paris,
the Little Entente was formed by
Czechoslovakia, Rumania and Jul
goslavia, It's main purpose was to
form O wall around the defeated
central powers,
Poland, re-created out Of German
and Russian territory, was thrown
I'D on the eastern boundary OF the
Reich-and linked tightly 10 Paris
by O military alliance aimed against
Germany. Belgium and France re-
newed and strengthened their mill
tary cooperation. BY treaty, the
German Rhineland was de-militar.
lied until 1885 and France built the
great Maginot line along her own
frontier facing the Reich.
Even more important, Great Brit
ain backed France because her
safety admittedly depended upon
maintenance OF O strong and friend
ly power across the English channel.
Together they made the League OF
Nations the instrument OF collective
security--for the war victors.
Hitler Defled Allies
For more than o decade, Ger.
many's socialist government bueked
an economically impossible situation
The chains forged by Clemenceau
were too tight Germany, Austria
and Hungary not only were on their
knees. but saw no chance OF getting
up again. Then came Hitler, and
the rise OF Naziism was based on
breaking the chains.
Hitler got o foothold at home
through application Of totalitarian
economy. Then he began defying
the Allied Powers by repudiating
war treaties. Preparations which
had been q theoretical burden OF
billions went first. The limitation
on German re-armament was de-
nounced. The Rhineland was TAX
en- over by soldiers Of the Reich.
That was the moment when France
almost struck, but she had waited
too long. Soon II became fairly OBJ.
vious that no democratic power was
going TO march except on the most
dire provocation.
Hitler Joined the Fascist Premier
Benito Mussoiini and made an anti
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-15
':Racket Buster" Ponders
Netv Trial for Hines

RIGHT. Grave.eyed and thought
full, Manhattan's District Attorney
Thomas e. Dewey IL reported
planning . new indictment
against James J. Hines, whose re.
cent sensational trial ended when
Supreme Court Judge Pecora de-
clared q mlstriaL The new accu-
satlon may contain not only the
original charges that painted the
Tammany leader ~ the political
"Axer" for the Dutch schultS
numbers racketecrs, but additional
ones ~ we'll.
BELOW, Grlnning happily ever
his case out Of court, Tammany
the mIstrlal decision which threw
leader James J. Hines IL pictured
~ q maid serves his dinner In his
New York apartment The feast
was by way Of celebration. ~ the
abortIve end Of District Attorney
Dewey's prosecution Of Hines 10
considered o distinct advantage
for the defense.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-15
Spotlighting
Brass City News
Meanest Thief

Here's another candidate for
The "meanest thief title: He
looted the candy and cigarette
stand operated In the post Office
lobby by Michael Donnelly, who
Ia blind.
Taken were 20 cartons Of Gig
arettes and about rs cents In
pennies. Lieutenant Ernest
Palul and Detective Sergeant
Mariana began an investiga-
ton.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-15
AUTO LICENSES
TO BE PERMANENT

Hartford, Conn.,, Sept. iO--(UP)
Gov. Cross today approved the
issuance OF permanent licenses for
automobile operators and the new
system Will become operative May J.,
1880. \
The new license will consist Of @
small metal plate. with three edges
bent over so as TO form q holder Tor
the annual certificate OF renewal
The name OF the operator, his height
and year Of birth. will be embossed
on the plate, which will bear the
coat OF arms OF the state. No ad-
dress will appear, thus eliminating
the changing OF plates each time an
operator changes his place Of resi-.
dence.
Motor Vehicles Commissioned MI
chael A. Conner estimated q saving
Of $4,000 year would result.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-15

Communist pact (there was q time
when he might have Joined hands
with Soviet Russia) with Japan, He
interviewed In Spain and took over
Austria. The Third Reich was ra-
pidly finding 'its place In the sun"
All OF this time, Britain and
France Shrank from military force,
which was the only way they could
counterfeit Hitler's swift, unexpect-
ed blows. France felt safe behind
her Maginot line, Britain, strug.
Cling against an unprecedented de.
preston, had permitted her arms
program TO fall far behind. The
League OF Nations, inpotent with
out military power OF is members
to enforce sanctions, collapsed,
Little Entente Collapses
The Central European nations
always at the mercy OF the major
powers, saw dermany's shadow
creeping across them and began 10
waver In their allegiance TO France
The Little Entente virtually fell
apart. Poland made sympathetic
gestures toward the Reich. Soviet
Russia drew back back into her
shell.
The chain around Germany was
close TO diSintegration when Hitler
turned his attention toward Gee
choslovakia, the next step In his
program TO bring oil Central Eu-
rope into the Nasi orbit.
II he had struck suddenly and
succeeded, the Fuehrer might have
gained his objective and avoided
war But the Czechs are famous
fighters and jealous OF their inde-
pendence. They got ready TO fight
back before Hitler struck. About
the same time, Great Britain and
France did an about face. They
ceased clinging 10 the shell OF col
lective security offered 10 deal with
the troublemakers and backed I'D
their bargaining with ornaments.
Cgechoslovakia, then, because OF
It's geographical position as O bal
10 HitlerS eastward march and be.
cause OF Its readiness TO fight rath.
or than surrender. became the CEN
ter and symbol OF q vital change In
the European picture.
Both France and Great Britain
realized that undisputed German
control Of Central Europe would
make the Reich dominant In Eu-
rope; that there was grave danger
the two World War victors would
sink TO the level OF secondary pow
ers. They SGT out 10 avoid that
fate by restoring the pre-war sys-
tenn OF balance OF poWer"--a divi.
sion OF strength In which the bal
ance wheel Is the British navy and
French arny-and they found CEe-
choslovakia the proving ground.
The first task was to prevent war
until they were re-armed. 30
France suddenly reaffirmed that she
would fight for the Czechs, 80 did
Russia. Britain said she probably
would, too. Pressure was brought
on Poland 10 line up against Der.
lin. Rumania and Jugoslayia, re-
assured that Britain meant bust
ness, came along.
The chain around Germany was
built up again because the big ma
tons had decided that Germany
was becoming too powerful for
their own safety. Whether the
chain will hold this time remains
70 be seen.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-15
REAL ESTATE IS
ON The UPSWINC
PUBLIC UTILITY STOCKS

Worcester, Mas, Sept. iS.--(Up)
with real estate on the tpswing,
II Ia baSicaily In the best position
OF any investment commodity, Pres
ident Joseph w. Catharine Of the
National Association OF Real Estate
Boards said today.
with any advance In general
economic conditions, real estate
should march on 10 q new day." he
told the associations New England
regional conference.
lover the country as o whole,
both real estate sales prices and
rents, basic measure Of real estate
use and earning power, have held
well In the recession period. Apart
ment rents, particularly, are adj
vancing (and) are now nearer
To the level OF the dwelling rents
than they have been any time IN
the last two years. ~.
"New real estate mortgage 1inancs
Ing since early this year has been
slowly but steadily climbing In VOL
urne. The increase In mortgages
u largely an indication q increas.
Ing construction"
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In case Of war, what would France
do2 That's a big question In Eu-
rope right now and II is answered
In the map above. The two countries
have made II clear that they would
fight shoulder to shoulder In event
OF war.
And the fact that war can start
In 90 minutes (the length Of time
II would take German bombers
To fly TO PARISH has caused Britain
and France TO even go so far as
to make joint military plans.
Here's what would happen II
war broke out (and you can follow
each move on the map:
France would pull most Of her
fleet out OF the Atlantic and into
the Mediterranean
The gigantic British fleet would
handle the Atlantic, the North Sea
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-15
FINANCE BOARD
TO MEET TODAY
End OF Series Of Proposals
Relating to Economy
Measures Expected
lNEA Radlophoto.l

An adjourned meeting OF the
board OF finance Is scheduled for 4
o'clock and recent conference be-
tween the boards subcommittee
and Griffenhagen a. Associates
auditors are expected to see some
elimination Of the series Of recon-
mendationS relating 10 economy
measures.
The subcommittee, headed by
Commissioner Major w. Judge, con-
ferred with the auditors and heads
OF departments earlier this week.
Results OF these considerations 80
far have shown savings In the pres.
ent years budget Of many thou.
sands OF dollars.
The principal purpose OF the COM
mittee and the driffenhagen star
Is to round out q practical budget
for next year, as announced at the
outset by Commissioner John II.
Co.'S, member OF the committee.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-15
Lease Amended

Judge Patrick ID. O'Suillvan Of
superior court today signed an
order for the modification OF q
lease held by an automobile COM
pany ON q building owned by the
Merchants Trust company. The
building located on Cottage place.
was recently leased 10 the COM
pany for o three.year period, at q
rate Of $3.50 per month. On appli-
cation Of Walter Perry, the terms
oe the lease were modified no that
the rent will be but $500 per
month for 4 trial period Of six
months.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-09-15

and the English Channel.
Britain would keep some Ves-
sells In the Mediterranean, partly
to maintain her life line" to In
dia, partly to help convoy ships
bringing troops and supplies from
Frances North African colonies.
British bombing and fighting
planes, already poised In the
south OF England, would dash TO
pre-arranged French airdromes,
British tanks, mobile artillery
and soldiers would be rushed
across the channel to strengthen
French forces at the famous Ma
ginot line on the German border.
Thus the combined British
French forces would be ready at
moments notice TO defend or
attack at any point from the
North Sea TO the Mediterranean.