Soviet Russia approves new constitution strengthening Franco pact
Moscow December 5 Soviet Russia bolstered its alliance with France as the all union Congress of Soviets unanimously approves a new constitution. It authorizes war in case of necessity to fulfill international obligations and creates a two house parliament elected by direct popular vote while safeguarding private property. A military commissariat is established to concentrate defense production and speed up the Red Army supply. The 2104 delegates adjourned after singing the Internationale and declaring religious freedom in the new charter.
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Love and death cross paths at a wedding
In Waukegan Illinois a sunrise wedding joined Randolph M. Drage of Escanaba Michigan and Marlene Hoffman of Chicago. Nearby bodies of best man Wal Jace Stromberg and bridesmaid Willie Steinke were found as the couple exchanged vows. The men planned marriage licenses. events interrupted by tragedy.
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Ginger Rogers surprised author of threats was a child
G men arrest a 20 year old sailor, James F. Hall of the aircraft carrier Lexington, near a Long Beach cafe after Rogers was asked to pay $5,000 in extortion threats. J Edgar Hoover announced the capture, with Rogers and her mother expressing disbelief at the youth involved.
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Hull Address Draws Cheers
Secretary of State Hull outlined a definite neutrality program to banish war from the Western Hemisphere and reduce war risk in Europe. The proposal, based on one of his eight points, was announced after his speech at the inter-American peace conference in Buenos Aires.
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Siamese Twin Succumbs After Separation Surgery
New York reports Simplicio Godino, a Siamese twin separated from his dead brother 11 days earlier, died at Fork Hospital at 10:30 p m. He succumbed to complications believed caused by the separation procedure while Lu alo remains.
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Forty and Eight Plans Christmas Party at Camp Fairchance
Nearly 200 underprivileged children at Camp Fairchance near Madison in Boone county will receive their annual Santa Claus visit through the Forty and Eight and The Gazette. The event relies on local merchants for candy fruit nuts and other gifts. volunteers gather supplies for distribution at Camp Fairchance with a fireworks display and Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
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Pope Resumes Duties Despite Paralysis
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XII, aged 93, largely confined to bed by paralysis of the lower limbs on his first day in bed since becoming pope. He dictated and signed letters from his bed, expressing confidence in God’s will and refusing to pause church business. A Milan physician, Father Agnostino Gemelli, was summoned to advise on his affliction.
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Bank Debits In City Sea City Christmas Shopping Surge
Charleston swung into a week of Christmas shopping with bank debits around two million five hundred ten thousand higher than last year. Merchants expected a 30 to 28 percent gain in business, and streets were crowded with window shoppers and spenders. Bank debits for the period ended Wednesday showed a sharp increase over the corresponding week of the prior year, signaling strong holiday activity.
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New Liquor Board Members Set to Take Duties
Homer Stephenson and John B. Wilson, with secretaries, yesterday removed personal correspondence from state liquor commission files. George M. Alexander of Paarmont, Stephenson's successor, took the oath and prepared to assume the chair. F. M. Peters of Bluefield, named to succeed Wilson, is also expected to take over tomorrow. Both offices were closed on Saturday, with Stephenson and Wilson at desks awaiting an audit and possible legal action to test the governor's removal power.
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Wally Arrives at Villa in State of Exhaustion
A weary Wallis Simpson arrives at the villa of Mr and Mrs Herman Rogers in New York amid a press melee and security from Scotland Yard and French agents. The scene unfolds after her late night departure from Blois and her escort’s arrival at 330 o'clock tonight.
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King Secret Papers Hint at Possible Abdication
London reports say King Edward studied documents handed by Prime Minister Baldwin. sources suggest drafts of voluntary abdication papers or cabinet proposals, with unconfirmed rumors of a Monday abdication in Canberra and Canberra officials noting cabinet summons.
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Old Age Checks Expected in State Rollout
The state’s sec ion machine begins distributing old age assistance checks with December 28 to January 1 window. First certified recipient Emma Isabelle Brown of Haleville, Lewis county will receive her check soon. County bureaus report 12,002 old age aid, 3409 needy blind, and 17,72 dependent children applications. counties must certify approvals to the state.
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King's Plane Ready for Cannes Visit Rumor
King Edward's personal plane at Hendon airdrome was kept in readiness all day Sunday. A report circulated that the monarch may fly to Cannes, France, today to visit Mrs Walls Simpenn resident of the French Riviera city.
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Crisis Is Personal Battle Between Baldwin and King
London reports a looming Monday showdown over Edward's plan to marry Wallis Simpson. Baldwin opposed the match as royal affair. a compromise effort stalls as Downing Street contends with cabinet plans. The king’s stance widens rift with Baldwin amid tense public interest.
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Churchill Attacks Cabinet Over Abdication Call
London dispatch reports Winston Churchill backing King Edward in his bid to wed Wallis Simpson, urging time and tolerance. He criticizes the government for not consulting Parliament and questions ministers’ authority to urge abdication, while Baldwin pressures Edward to relinquish Mrs Simpson as the crisis drags on.
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Abdication Reported in Australia for Monday
CANBERRA Australia December 6 The Australian cabinet received secret information that King Edward is likely to abdicate Britain s throne Monday Prime Minister Lyons telephoned London and called a special session of parliament Wednesday If Edward abdicates Parliament would need to pass complementary legislation to provide for the succession of the Duke of York
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King Edward and Mrs Simpson face abdication choice
The decree nisi finalises April 27 as Edward weighs marrying Wallis Simpson amid ministerial warnings. Baldwin debated royal advice while the cabinet prepared to hear the king’s final answer within 48 hours. Edward’s decision could reshape the empire’s history.
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