generate questions: In 1922, John Jacob Astor, son of the 1st Viscount Astor, bought The Times from the Northcliffe estate. The paper gained a measure of notoriety in the 1930s with its advocacy of German appeasement; then-editor Geoffrey Dawson was closely allied with those in the government who practised appeasement, most notably Neville Chamberlain.
In 1922, who bought The Times? {sep_token} In 1922, which estate sold The Times? {sep_token} The Times gained much notoriety in the 1930s because of its advocacy of what? {sep_token} Which The Times editor was closely allied with the government who practised German appeasement? {sep_token} Which notable government official did The Times ally with in the 1930s whom practised German appeasement? {sep_token}