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Foreign News September 27, 1938

Imperial Valley Press

El Centro, Imperial County, California

What is this article about?

The Belgian government mobilized additional military reserves, bringing the total to six classes, motivated by desires for peace and security. It also considered economic measures amid the situation. King Leopold met with Foreign Minister Paul Spaak and Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Henri Denis.

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Belgium Summons Up New Reserves

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 27. (UP) - The Belgium government called up additional military reinforcements today bringing the total mobilization of reserves to six classes.

The decision to call up additional reserves was "inspired only by the desire for peace and security", an official announcement said. "The government also examined certain economic measures made necessary by the situation."

King Leopold held audiences with Paul Spaak. minister of foreign affairs. and Lt. Gen. Henri Denis, minister of defense.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Economic Political

What keywords are associated?

Belgium Mobilization Military Reserves Economic Measures King Leopold Foreign Affairs Minister Defense Minister

What entities or persons were involved?

King Leopold Paul Spaak Lt. Gen. Henri Denis

Where did it happen?

Brussels, Belgium

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Brussels, Belgium

Event Date

Sept. 27

Key Persons

King Leopold Paul Spaak Lt. Gen. Henri Denis

Outcome

total mobilization of reserves to six classes; examination of certain economic measures.

Event Details

The Belgian government called up additional military reinforcements, bringing the total mobilization of reserves to six classes. The decision was inspired only by the desire for peace and security. The government also examined certain economic measures made necessary by the situation. King Leopold held audiences with Paul Spaak, minister of foreign affairs, and Lt. Gen. Henri Denis, minister of defense.

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