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Focuses on the Disarmament Conference which was held in Geneva, Switzerland. Information that the conference gives Germany the theoretical equality of armament with the other Great Powers; View that the conference aim to impress the United States that Europe really is setting its house in order and is therefore entitled to drastic reduction or cancellation of the war debts; Claim that despite the seeming evidence to the contrary, the statesmen assembled at Geneva are not a pack of simpletons.

Focuses on prevalent scenario in Great Britain amidst growing political presence of Germany in various countries of Europe. Questions asked by U.S. visitors to Great Britain on the censorship of films and on editing of foreign publications like "Time"; Comment on diplomatic pressure from Germany on the press of various European countries to desist from printing anti-Nazi material with speculations on possible impact on Great Britain; Structure of commercial press in Great Britain; Potency of British laws against libel; Constituents of Incitement to Disaffection Bill.

Focuses on the conflict between France and Germany. Formation of an anti-French coalition to stop the existing French government from proceeding to refashion Germany into an economic and political tributary of France; Revision of the Treaty of Versailles, which will detach the Rhineland and the Saar Basin, permanently from Germany and keep German politics and industry subordinate to those of France; Report on political revolution in Europe by means of conference or negotiation; Prevention of European or American country from interfering and from doing anything to encourage Germany.

Focuses on political conditions in Great Britain, while discussing its foreign policy. Reason behind Britain's support of the Covenant; Comments on British Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin's election campaign pledges; Compromise expected from the British government in the Italian-Ethiopian war; Discussion of the British policy in Europe; Anxiety of the German government regarding British friendship.

Focuses on the policy proposed by the politician M. Poincare regarding the economic ruin of Germany. Claims that Germany must pay as much as the French government demands; Setback for civilization in Europe of perhaps a century's duration; Issues between France and Germany related to economic conditions of both countries; Comments on liberalism and nationality; Invasion of the Ruhr as an illegal act; Actions taken by League of Nations regarding waging war.

Focuses on political conditions around the world at the end of World War I. Determination of international relations by military imperialism of several countries of which Prussia was the chief. Emergence of modernization from Prussian Germany; Impact of disappearance of imperial organizations on the world; Urge of countries for a compromise with Prussia; Inscription of Fourteen Points in Paris, France, to reach an agreement following the World War I; Growth of practice of international cooperation in trade; Rearrangement of Allied powers' diplomacy on the axiom of a complete victory in order to form a working partnership between the nationalist forces of Central Europe and the cause of the Allied powers; Provisions incorporated in Treaty of Peace for the disarmament of Germany as a world power; Emergence of Great Britain and the U.S. as undisputed leaders of world politics; Difficulties in amending the covenant's principles; Lack of seriousness in the attitude of victorious countries to the creation of a Europe which will be sterile to Bolshevism; Need for an international organization by which the world can be administered into an era of stability.

Presents news briefs, related to political and social developments of various nations. Doubts whether Germany will accept the Dawes Plan, made by U.S. politician Charles Dawes, during the Conference of Allies at London, England, for the reconstruction of Europe; Possibility that France will prove that the Plan is not workable; Endorsement to the candidacy of Senator Robert La Follette by Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor; Statement that Governor of Nebraska, Charles Bryan would have made his protest against National Defense Day at first, and more properly, known as Mobilization Day, if Bryan were not a candidate for Vice-President; Significance of the Mobilization Day; Announcement of Science Service about a new yeast which may have enormous effects upon humanity's food supply; Views of the people on benefits of the World War I, as published in the "American Legion Weekly"; Comments of Newton D. Baker, former Secretary of War, that people are convinced that the balance-of-power theory is an unstable basis for world peace; Possibility of a war between Greece and Bulgaria; Features of the Treaty of Neuilly, under which Bulgaria is allowed an army of only 20,000 volunteers; Attacks on music organizations performing composer Richard Wagner's music, that performance. would give aid and comfort to the enemy; Increase in the political participation of women in the U.S.; Plans of Republican Campaign Committee to send over the U.S., tons of "literature," describing and exalting President Calvin Coolidge as a "real dirt farmer"; Comparison of the political campaigns of Senator Robert La Follette and British Prime Minister James MacDonald.

Presents information on the socio-political developments in various countries. Information on the sum of reparations which Germany has to pay to the U.S.; Comments on the outbreak of violent nationalism in Reich; Description of the joint campaign of the Republican party and important businessman against the investigations by the Wheeler and Walsh committees; Reasons of public's anger toward the do-nothing policy of the U.S. Congress; Prediction of future government of Europe by British philosopher Bertrand Russell; Information on the French's foreign policy towards Germany; Appointment of Harlan Fiske Stone as Attorney-General; Information on the appointment of Elwood Mead as Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation.

Comments on developments in world politics. Hesitation of United States President Warren Harding in public whether or not he ought to send an American delegate to the Genoa Conference; Denouncement of the German note to the Reparations Commission in France as a masterpiece of evasion and trickery; European finance ministers struggle with budget deficits.

This article presents a summary of world events during the week of October 26, 1942. The author reports on the latest military developments of World War II and raises the potential for widespread civil wars throughout Europe after Nazi Germany is defeated. He also decries an reactionary editorial in the "Saturday Evening Post."

Presents an update of events in the U.S. and Europe with emphasis on war related events. Analysis of the decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court towards the sustenance of the American Automobile Association and William Strecker need not be deported for membership in the Communist Party; Opinion of the attitude of the Soviet Union towards restriction of the alliance of German dictator Adolf Hitler; Mention of deployment of troops of the Axis powers and France and England in various parts of Europe and Africa; Readiness of the U.S. in dealing with dumping of foreign securities in the stock market as part of their preparations for possible war in Europe; Commendation of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco's policies by the Pope Pius XII.

Discusses the political developments that have taken place in Europe. Focus on the capitulation of England in the Anglo-German war; Role of France in the victory of Germany over Czechoslovakia; Demand of German Chancellor Adolf Hitler to create a Nazi state within Czechoslovakia for the German minority living there; Speculation of the spread of Nazism in Hungary and Rumania; Role of England in helping to create Nazi hegemony in Europe; Speculation of Fascist takeover of Europe, Asia and Africa.

Focuses on anti-German paranoia as of 1977. Incidents of terrorism in Europe, which are becoming a daily occurrence; Criticism by German intellectuals of their country; Report that the advocates of radical alternatives hate the Germans for their stability, their strength and their wealth; Discussion on causes of German repression.

Reports on the return of American troops from tank and helicopter maneuvers in Germany to the U.S. Improvement in the personnel and equipment of the Army; Winning of the Canadian Cup, the annual competition to determine the best-shooting tank platoon in Europe, by the U.S. forces; Problem of overdeveloped hind quarters in the U.S. army; Coordination between Army and Air Force for the Certain Strike war game of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; Decrease in the number of recruits available to enter the armed services; Information that the women entering the armed services decisively outscore the men on intelligence tests.

Editorial. Focuses on the involvement of Germany in the political condition of Europe. Commercial establishment of Europe in the world market; Germany's exporting of coal to Czechoslovakia and Austria; Indemnity claims needed by France and Belgium from Germany to be used for national budget.

This article presents the author's observations on the peace treaty negotiations for ending World War I and forging a new Europe. He is frustrated by the lack of progress and the obvious short-sighted self-interest being displayed by the relevant parties. The author fears a future war if the Allies insist on imposing an unfair peace upon Germany.

Analyzes the role of the U.S. in the agreements signed at the Locarno Conference attended by European nations after the war. Weakness of the treaties that are believed to be based on assumptions and that involve processes of pacification; Comparison of the Locaro treaties with the Treaty of Versailles, which was brokered by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson; Necessity of the treaties; Failure of the League of Nations to promote peace and reconstruction in the region; Initiative taken by Germany to start the negotiations for a security compact; Problem of physical and moral restoration and the reluctance of the U.S. government to be too involved in providing solutions; Attribution of Europe's instability and misfortunes since the Armistice to the withdrawal of U.S. support.

Focuses on what the U.S. should do to solve the reparation question in Europe after the First World War. Discussion on bad economic situation prevailing in Europe; Proposal by Senator William E. Borah to establish a world economic conference under the U.S. leadership; Assumption on the success of the proposal by the U.S. governments to appoint an expert commission to consider and suggest a final settlement of the whole reparation problem in Europe; Discussion on various possibilities for solving the reparation question related to France; Deliberation on how much Germans can pay as reparation; Impression that France, since it is on the verge of bankruptcy, will not wait for years to get the reparations from Germany; Deliberation on what steps the U.S. should take to tackle this situation; Discussion on whether the U.S. should reduce the interest on the French debt to the U.S. or should cancel the whole debt; Suggestion to translate the French currency obligations into gold obligation.

Reports that the British government has been pressuring U.S. President Warren G. Harding administration to provide economic assistance in Europe. Readiness of the French government to grant a moratorium to Germany; Dependence of the French policy of economic assistance on the British or U.S. aid; Desire of the British government that the U.S. government to permit a loan in order to save Germany and inducing France to refrain from ruining Germany; Views that Harding will not submit a proposal of U.S. economic assistance to Europe before January 2; Necessity for the U.S. government to save civilization in Europe as well as Germany; Opinion that Harding should offer a loan by way of remission of principal and interest of the war debts provided France abandon the military sanctions under the Treaty of Versailles.

Focuses on the concern of the U.S. government in European peace. Obstacles to European peace by Allies' efforts to collect the indemnity from Germany, which is far beyond Germany's capacity to pay; Relations of the U.S. with France and England in bringing peace; Role played by the U.S. in ending the first World War; Failure of former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson's administration to take necessary steps for European peace at the Peace conference; Readiness of the U.S. to reconsider the whole question of reparations and debts that might exert a powerful influence upon European policy.

Reports that admission of Austria into the League of Nations will attract attention to this questionable creation of the Parisian treaties. Reference to the decline of Germany to apply for admission to the League of Nations; Public opinion on the union of Austrian Germans with their own race and its territory with Germany; Denial of U.S. President Woodrow Wilson's proclamation of the principle of national self-determination as the basis of the peace of Europe by the Peace Treaty.

Focuses on the negotiation between Lord Halifax of England and German dictator Adolf Hitler. Problem of the claim for the restoration of colonies by Germany; Effect of the negotiation with European politics; Return of Germany to the League of Nations.

This article discusses the new defense strategy being planned by the United States and its implications for European nations. The pressure for a revision in strategy is mounting in the U.S. as the result of some major developments. First, the Russians have steadily built their air forces in the West and now are constructing rocket platforms for guided missiles around Europe. Also, United States army leaders believe that it is better to choose Germany instead of France because they are abler than the latter to defend Europe.

Focuses on the fight of Allied forces against Germany in the World War II. Comments on the German attack against Russia in the World War II. Failure of the Allied forces to check German and Japanese forces in Africa and Asia; Consequences of a possible German-Russian and Japanese-Chinese peace; Possibility of invasion of western Europe by the fascist forces; Discussion of the anti-communist feelings in England.

Focuses on the turn of events behind the non-aggression pact between Germany and the Soviet Union. Insight to the political events in recent months that lead to the pact between the two countries; Projected benefits from the pact to Germany when it comes to attack on Poland and access to supplies from the Soviet Union; Account of sluggishness and naivety associated with Western powers in the signing of any sort of a pact with the Soviet Union; Opposition of Russian military existence by Poland on latter's territory; Gains from the pact to Soviet Union when it comes to venturing in the East.

Focuses on the limitations of the International Congress for Disarmament of the League of Nations held in Paris, France. Information on the hostile attitude of French press and the unconvincing character of delegates to the conference; Lack of participation of common man in the Congress; Debate on the need for war among different classes of men in Europe; Views of French delegate Robert Cecil on peace; Demand by Germany for an equal rights of war reserves with other countries; Claim by French delegate M. Paul Boncour that disarmament is itself not security; Information on the final public meeting which took place at Trocadéro; Interruption in the meeting by patriotic organizations, particularly the Action Française, a virulent Royalist group led by Léon Daudet and Charles Maurras.

Focuses on the commitment of the U.S. in putting servicemen stationed on different foreign soils. Budget of the country with regard to the troops overseas; Number of servicemen stationed in Southern Germany; Information that U.S. nuclear power has been, and remains, the key military deterrent to a Soviet invasion; Information that the direct cost of the U.S. garrison in Europe is about $4 billion, and while its NATO allies have offset some of these costs through purchases of U.S. weapons, the net balance-of-payments deficit for 1972 was $1.7 billion.

Discusses the need for the British empire to learn lessons from the failure of the Holy Alliance in order to help in the reconstruction of Europe. Failure of the Holy Alliance due to the emperors' focus on the preservation of monarchy and the dogma of divine right as well as the omission of France; Danger of omitting Germany in reconstruction efforts by the Allies; Progress in the organization of European solidarity; Effects of nationalism on the ideal of human solidarity.

Discusses the political situation in Europe during World War II period. View that nuclear alliance formed to keep the peace is a concert rather than a balance of great powers to crush any future aggression; Dependence of Europe on decisions made by world powers other than the nations of Western Europe; Statement that world powers might either compromise the future of European peace and prosperity by dismembering Germany and ruining her productive capacity; Apprehensions about the future role of countries like Japan, the Soviet Union, and the U.S. in Europe after the war is won and fascism is defeated.

Offers observations on the presence of Anglo-Saxons in Germany. Description of the physical appearances of the Anglo-Saxons; Inference from the return of Anglo-Saxons of wealth and position to the country; Account of Anglo-Saxons' dinner in a fashionable restaurant; Reason behind their return to the country; Danger of their presence to the country.

Reports on the Nazi propaganda against Czechoslovakia that it is assisting communist activities and is giving land support to the Soviet Union so that the Soviet aviators can launch a large scale offensive against the Germans. Denial of the accusations of the Germans by Czechoslovakia president Edvard Benes; Account of preparations by German dictator Adolf Hitler on world level to launch a large scale armed conflict against Bolshevism leading to a direct war with Czechoslovakia; Apprehensions among Czechoslovaks on unwillingness of Great Britain to involve itself in the war to defend Europe; Course of developments that might favor the Germans to go according to their intentions regarding Czechoslovakia.

Speculates on the global political and economic conditions. View that political conditions of Europe are indicating the possible outbreak of a war; Statement that if one believes that such a war is inevitable, he is surely the victim of propaganda; Information that fascist dictatorships in Italy and Germany and Japan may finally fall of their own weight; Information on the doctrine of economic determinism; Statement that the world is now confronted by a choice between liberty and security.

This article discusses the foreign policy of Great Britain. Until recently the official press leak has been a device more familiar in Washington and Paris than in London. But British Prime Minister Anthony Robert Eden is now making increasing use of the leak as an instrument of policy. So great a cut in military manpower would be impossible unless NATO agreed that Britain should with draw a large part of her present four divisions from Germany. Moreover, even if Great Britain withdrew all her troops from Europe, she could not maintain her commitments in the Commonwealth without conscription. In spite of all the rumors, Great Britain's defense program is unlikely to undergo sudden and massive reduction.

Focuses on the political and social condition at various parts of Europe. Destruction of two bridges by Norwegian saboteurs depriving the German of their overland route between Norway and Finland; Status of the Norwegian Nazi Party in the country; Devastation of a large consignment of meat on its way to German troops in Poland; Information about the play "The House of Slow Death" shown in Paris; Problems due to milk shortage in Belgium.

Focuses on Nazi dictator of Germany Adolf Hitler's new European charter of order and stability. Risk undertaken by Hitler in invading the Soviet Union; Expectation of war with three powers whose armament potential is far greater than of his; Rise in the pressure put on Vichy to join the Axis openly; Creation of a manifesto for a New Order in Europe, as a counterpart to the Atlantic Charter; Objection to fight a war except in immediate defense against immediate military attack.

Comments on the Russo-German non-aggression pact and in-turn criticizes Russian dictator Joseph Stalin's foreign policy that has increased the overall strength of Germany and other powers of the Axis. Situations that would have emerged if the Soviet Union would have denied the non-aggression pact; Turn of events in Europe that instigated the Soviet Union to sign the pact; Moral effect of the step taken by the Soviet Union.

Focuses on chances associated with an alliance between the Soviet Union and Great Britain to counter German invasion. Obstacle associated with the possible alliance; Agreement of professor Frederick L. Schuman with the delegates of the Soviet Union in regard to the intentions of Great Britain to keep the Soviet Union and Germany antagonistic; Comment on the vagaries linked with the British foreign policy regarding probable war with Germany.

Features the rise of dictatorship in Europe with emphasis on German dictator Adolf Hitler. Role of European democracy in the formation of policies that will stop the rise of dictators; Negotiations made between British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and Hitler fall apart because of the lack of faith; Moves made by Hitler as he perpetuates his plan of German expansion; Agreement made between Hitler and Rumanian authorities that Rumania will provide him wheat and oil in return for safety and protection from external invasions; Description of fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.

Focuses on the likely stand of the U.S. in connection with the European War. Events that led to the thinking that the progress of Axis powers is paused; Situations that provide an impression of a very nebular formation in a very large chaos; Speculations on future advances of German dictator Adolf Hitler towards the Eastern and Western part of Europe; Analysis of unassuring remarks by Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin towards a possible conflict with Germany. War related activities initiated by the U.S. with emphasis on the enactment of a Neutrality Act; Change in popular perception regarding the future attitude of the U.S. in connection with the European War; Possible implications of the involvement of the U.S. in the war.

Focuses on the possibility of war in Europe. Statement that Italy would press her Mediterranean claims against France, Germany her desired hegemony over Rumania and Hungary in preparation for an advance on the Ukraine, and Japan her demand for the maritime provinces of Siberia; Claim that Germany is beginning a new mobilization, which will be completed early in March; View that without Germany's help Italy certainly would not attack France and Japan would hesitate to attack the Soviet Union; Discussion of the status of the German economy under Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler; Details of the war preparations of Germany; Focus on opposite inferences as to Germany's future war policy; Statement that Germany's striking power is being deliberately raised to a peak which could not be excelled and could hardly be maintained, in time of war itself; Notion that Germany can go on with arms expansion and raise the standard of living at the same time.

Focuses on the financial pressure exerted by France that resulted in the dissolution of the German-Austrian customs union in Europe by the World Court. Condition placed by France that compelled the Germans in announcing the dissolution of the customs-union; Uncertainty regarding the final political consequence of the abortive effort by Germany; Comment on the official position of France in Europe; Comparison of the position of France with that of pre-First World War Germany.

Focuses on the implications for the world of two political developments in Europe, the proposed Austro-German customs union and the newly revealed disagreement between France and Germany regarding naval tonnage. View that, on France's reaction with anger to the proposed Austro-German customs union, France does not wish to see any development which threatens their own hegemony over the European Continent; View that the disagreement between France and Germany regarding naval tonnage is a trick by France to prod the British to refrain from being neutral--or perhaps even to take Germany's side--in the pending discussions over the Austro-German proposal; Comments on Western European countries' decision to impose embargos over the Soviet Union's exports to these countries; Assumptions on the success of a world conference on limitation of armament to be held under the auspices of the League of Nations in 1932; View that if France and Italy continue at loggerheads on their naval tonnage negotiations, the prospect of failure in the League conference next year becomes proportionately greater; Situation of disarmament in Europe including in Germany.

Focuses on the settlement of reparation problem after the First World War. View that at Versailles the reparations decided after the war were in a pattern of maze; Description of Germany's liability as decided by the Allies; Statement that Germany had to pay the amount the Allies owed to U.S.; Contribution of the Dawes Committee of 1924 to the pacification of Europe.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. Description of social problems faced by the people of Germany; Lack of basic necessities in Germany; Discussion of the opinion of religious leaders of the United States regarding political conditions in Europe; Hesitation of liberal churchmen to carry their liberalism into the field of international politics.

Focuses on actions of the Visa Division of the State Department of the U.S. Rise in bars, making it almost impossible for political refugees to get out of Europe; Obstacle related to the grant of visa to a refugee from German-occupied territory; Demand of proof by the Department that the refugee can get an exit permit and a transit visa before it will give an American visa.

Presents information on various letters to the editor. Comments on the article "Resources of the Mind," written by E.C. Lindeman; Reference to a practice in England in which when costs are difficult to estimate closely, the bidder makes as close a bid as he can and government guarantees him against loss up to double the amount of his bid; Factor which prompted the appeasement of Germany in Europe.

Presents news briefs related to political developments of Europe last week. Seizure of the Lithuanian city of Vilna, by Poland; Rumors that Germany and Poland had come to a secret agreement that Poland was to take the port of Memel from Lithuania; Affirmation of the Soviet Union to defend Czechoslovakia in case of a German attack on the country; Plans of German dictator Adolf Hitler to send enough men and material to Spain for the victory of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco; Negotiations of British Prime Minister Arthur Neville Chamberlain with Italian dictator Benito Mussolini to bring Britain and Germany together again; Failure of the League of Nations to prevent international conflicts.