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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1936

Page

2

Claim Wallis Duke Disagree Over Wedding Plans

Vienna reports say Edward Duke of Windsor and Mrs. Wallace Simpson clash over marriage details after her final divorce. They discuss a simple, private ceremony or a grand royal wedding with her new rank. some sources say she will not travel to Austria, while others hint at a sea meeting to avoid publicity. Edward faces potential Anglican Church departure amid Archbishop of Canterbury attack.

Enzesfeld Austria Enzesfeld Castle Edward Duke of Windsor Wallis Simpson

Windsor loses to Baroness Rothschild in Austria golf clash

At Enzelfeld Austria the Duke of Windsor, headachy and despondent, challenged Baroness Rothschild to a golf match and was soundly beaten. The former king praised a partner’s tee shot yet followed with a shorter drive. He laughed off the loss despite lingering annoyance at Archbishop of Canterbury criticism.

Enzelfeld Austria Duke of Windsor Baroness Rothschild Canterbury Baron Eugene de Rothschild

Edward Reacts to Archbishop’s Censure Amid Exile

The former king, staying at a private residence, faces scrutiny after an Empire-wide rebuke by the Archbishop of Canterbury over his circle and personal life. Speculation swirls on a possible fiery reply and whether Parliament would discuss the matter in London.

Vienna Ins London of Canterbury Edward Walford Selby Queen Mary Wallis Warfield Simpson Church of England

GOP Chiefs Talk Hamiltons Offer to Quit Leadership

CHICAGO AP The Republican National Committee opened sessions to discuss party woes after the November defeat. Chairman John Hamilton faced questions on relinquishing the helm while pledging to dedicate full effort to liquidating a 1.3 million dollar deficit.

Chicago John Hamilton Republican National Committee Washington Palmer House Hamilton National Committee Ralph E. Williams Oregon Iowa Alf M. Landon Topeka

Two Coggon Men Held For Theft Of Ducks

William Kehrli and Ronald McDonnell, both of Coggon, were arrested by deputies forlarceny of domestic fowls. They admitted taking twenty eight ducks from a coop near Roy Marburger's produce house Sunday night. Ducks were sold in Cedar Rapids and recovered. Louis Yanko of Cedar Rapids detained for investigation.

William Kehrli Ronald McDonnell Coggon Larry Condon Dick Payn Roy Marburger Coggan Marburger Cedar Rapids G. K. Thompson Louis Yanko

Fog Delays Search for Missing Plane Near Mt Timpanogos

Fog halts hunt for a Los Angeles to Salt Lake City airliner missing after takeoff Monday night. Co-Pilot Bogen radioed everything OK at 2 23 am then no further contact. Ground crews and about 1000 ranchers join CCC workers in a large search amid fog and rain.

Salt Lake Los Angeles Bogen Samson Milford Utah Fred W. Kelly Jimmy James Western Air Express John Campbell Daniel Hope United States Army Air Squadron Great Salt Lake

Edward and Wally Buy Holiday Gifts in Cannes

Mrs. Wallis Simpson shopped in Nice on Tuesday and bought two neckties possibly for Edward VIII, plus handkerchiefs. Edward VIII, now Duke of Windsor, sent Lord Brownlow to Vienna for Christmas gifts. Jewelry was believed to be the main present for Mrs. Simpson.

Cannes France Wallis Simpson Nice Edward VIII Enzelfeld Austria Duke of Windsor Lord Brownlow Vienna

F D R Jr May Be Home For Christmas

Franklin D Roosevelt Jr who has been in Massachusetts General Hospital since Thanksgiving for sinus trouble may be home for Christmas. His doctor said he likely will not need an operation and could leave hospital within ten days.

Boston INS Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr Massachusetts General Hospital White House George L. Tobey

Woman Found Mummified Body In Woods In New Jersey

WILDWOOD N J AP The body found in two potato sacks along Dias creek was declared mummified not burned or poisoned by acid. Essex County medical examiner Dr Harrison D Martland said the white female, 35 to 40, about five feet two, 115 pounds, had been dead two to five months and showed no bullet or stab wounds. viscera will be tested for poison. Disposal clues point to long time in a hot dry place possibly an attic. Identification deemed extremely difficult.

Wildwood N. J Dias Creek Harrison D. Martland Essex County Martland

New Commercial Pact With Italy Under Discussion

Rome reports that negotiations for a new US Italy commercial accord have begun to replace the 1871 treaty. The existing pact is to be denunciated, effective in one year, officials said on Wednesday.

Italy Rome United States

Gladbrook Man Held On Federal Liquor Charge

Tony George, 48, of Gladbrook was lodged in Linn county jail at 4 p.m. Tuesday by U S Deputy Marshal Joe Petrus. He faces indictment on a charge of violating the liquor tax act of 1934. Bond was set at $1,000.

Tony George Gladbrook Linn County United States Joe Petrus Petrus George

Wisconsin U President Resists Ouster Over Expenditures

The Wisconsin University faces a battle to oust President Frank amid criticism that he failed to meet his original service memorandum. Regents fault his administration, call expenditures for his household questionable and allege weak leadership in detail, staff contact, and decisive reform.

University of Wisconsin Frank Dr. Frank Wilkie

Wisconsin Alumni Call for Full Facts on Dr. Glenn Frank Dismissal

Eighty members of the New York Alumni Association of the University of Wisconsin adopted a resolution asking the university board of regents to delay action on the dismissal of Dr. Glenn Frank until all facts are disclosed. President James S. Thompson announced telegrams and letters from prominent graduates supporting Dr. Frank.

New York INS

Largest stepladder built for Oregon City high school

Residents say a specially built 24 foot high spruce ladder weighing 119 pounds is perhaps the largest ever built in the western United States for Oregon City high school.

Oregon City Ore Oregon City High School

No Radical Change Pressed in Iowa Property Assessments

Des Moines AP Lou E Roddewig state tax board chairman said the board will not require radical shifts in assessed valuations. The panel will issue guidance for local assessors to avoid drastic changes, after removing the 60 percent rule due to drought and uneven value trends. Governor-elect Kraschel opposed any move to 100 percent valuation.

Des Moines Lou E. Roddewig State Tax Board Roddewig Nelson G. Kraschel

Iowa public bidder law held constitutional by court

Des Moines report says Iowa public bidder law was upheld by the state supreme court. The act passed by the 1935 legislature allows counties to bid on property at delinquent tax sales.

Des Moines Iowa State Supreme Court

United States Peace Plan Approved by Inter American Conference

The inter American peace conference gave non final approval to a U S proposal for consultation among American republics if internal or external threats imperil peace. The plan appeared among eight projects submitted for consideration at the Buenos Aires meeting.

Buenos Aires United States

Cedar Rapids Auto Toll for 1936

In Cedar Rapids the 1936 auto toll counts show 480 accidents 385 injured and an unspecified number of deaths amid the city’s traffic data. The figures reflect a period overview of motor incidents and consequences.

Cedar Rapids

Births from December at St Luke’s and Mercy hospitals

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Landis a son Dec 15 at St Luke's hospital. Also to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Guhl a son Dec 15 at St Luke's hospital. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. L L Melsha Dec 15 at St Luke's. A son for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Derflinger Dec 12 at Mercy hospital. A daughter Joyce Ann born to Mr. and Mrs. L O Grim Dec 12.

Roger L. Landis C Avenue St. Luke’s Hospital Paul Guhl Thirty-fourth Street L. L. Melsha Twenty-sixth Street Richard Derflinger First Avenue Marion Mercy Hospital Paul Byrne Fourteenth Street SE L. O. Grim Third Street SE Joyce Ann

Unclear 7 p.m. standings across major cities

A fragmented odds style listing shows scores and locations for many teams and cities including Cedar Rapids Atlanta New York Washington Pa New Orleans Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit Milwaukee Des Moines Duluth Omaha Sioux City St Louis Minneapolis Salt Lake City Los Angeles Portland San Francisco Seattle with various numbers that seem like game scores or times. The text lacks coherent narrative or dates.

Cedar Rapids Atlanta New York Washington New Orleans Chicago Innati Cleveland Milwaukee Des Moines Duluth Omaha Sioux City St. Louis Minneapolis Lake City Los Angeles Portland San Francisco Seattle

Unanimous Sponsorship for Peace Treaty Ratifications

A committee modified version gained unanimous sponsorship from all 21 American republics. Secretary Hull's resolution urging completion of ratification of five existing peace treaties, backed unanimously, was approved at the plenary session.

United States State Hull Ican

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