MONACO: Stamps to Casino

Hard for U. S. citizens to understand is how such tiny spots of sovereignty as Monaco (8 sq. mi.) and San Marino (38 sq. mi.) are permitted to exist within the great States of France and Italy. Monaco, lying within republican France, is ruled by an autocratic prince. Louis II of the House of Grimaldi. Its chief industry is the gambling casino. San Marino, lying within the Fascist kingdom of Italy, is a sturdy little republic. Its chief industry is postage stamps for collectors. Last week, for the first time in history, San...

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