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October 11, 1935
On October 11, 1935, tensions escalated in East Africa as Italian forces continued their methodical advance in the ongoing Second Italo-Ethiopian War. Reports indicated that Italian troops were making slow progress from well to well in their campaign for vital water resources, while the city of Harar braced itself for possible air raids and prepared for evacuations, reflecting the panicked response to the encroaching conflict. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, the political climate in the United States was marked by internal dissent as Bronx Chamber of Commerce head resigned in protest against criticisms directed at President Franklin D. Roosevelt's policies. In Europe, Soviet officials expressed concerns that Nazi Germany was capitalizing on the turmoil of war to expand its influence, particularly through potential connections with Finland and the strategic value of agricultural products along the Danube River.
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On October 11, 1935, Italian forces engaged in a slow advance through southern Ethiopia, strategically moving from well to well amid a lack of significant battles. Tensions in the region were heightened, particularly in Harar, where residents feared potential air raids. The situation prompted military precautions, including the cutting of breaches in walls for evacuation.
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On October 11, 1935, G.F. Mand led a protest criticizing the government's handling of port issues. The Bronx Chamber of Commerce's head resigned in response to the backlash against the president's actions. This event was marked by debates over economic policies during the Great Depression.
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SOVIET SEES REICH PROFITING BY WAR; Russians Believe Germans Are Taking Advantage of Situation to Extend Influence. FEAR BERLIN-FINNISH LINK They Also Cite Value of Danube Farm Products in Case of German War on Russia.
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