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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1936

Page

8

Bombs Strikes Madrid Amid Fierce Allied Air War

Bombs and shells pounded Madrid near the American embassy as Fascist raids continued. At least 20 people were killed in the Arguilles area and a hospital fire followed a direct blast. Government forces reported shooting down two raiders and said insurgent ships attacked rescue efforts while authorities arrested hundreds of Spanish refugees in a crackdown.

Madrid Dec U.A Hhowse U. S Glorieta de Quevedo Sheeperes Arguilles Sec San Jose Hospital Fernando Elsanto Cecilo Rodriguez Eduardo Ordonez Marquesa de Monteagudo Planta Geley

Russia Bolsters 2H Pact with France amid upheaval

In a tumultuous session the congress approved article 125 granting Communist party recognition in the constitution. A new two-chamber supreme council will govern with a 37-member presidium. religion, speech, press, and private property are protected, while state ownership governs industry. An official national holiday is projected for December.

Communist Party Supréme Council Supreme Council Council of People's Commissate U. S

Wedding News With Tragic Car Crash Endings

The ceremony for Drage and Miss Hoffman was held by Justice Henry F. Wallenwein at 6 15 pm in Milwaukee area. Soon after, news arrived that Stromberg and Miss Steinke died in a Green Bay highway wreck, their bodies taken to Waukegan Jey Inn mortuary.

Milwaukee Drage Miss Hoffman Justice of Peace Henry F. Wallenwein Stromberg Miss Steinke Green Bay Waukegan and Jey Inn Mortuary

Young Sailor Targeted in Extortion Letters Case

Federal agents revealed two handwritten letters sent to Miss Rogers on November 26 and 28 demanding five thousand dollars for her delivery at a Long Beach cafe. The note sender claimed the actress was the sailor’s favorite. Rogers denied plans to visit Hell and said she was frightened by the calls.

Hanson Los Angeles Federal Bureau of Investigation Hall Miss Rogers Long Beach Ilanson Hell

Pope Seeks Recovery Amid Leg Paralysis at Vatican

The pope, 1930s era, remained bedbound with leg paralysis as Vatican doctors diagnosed arteriosclerosis and hypertension. Officials called the illness a slight disturbance while preparations for a cardinal ceremony proceeded, and Cardinal Pacelli led communications to prelates awaiting the final rites.

Vatican Eugenio Pacelli Mate Alness Europe Observatore Romario Stix

Minister Injured in Auto Crash Near Fifth Street

The Rev. Henson W. Holden of Fifth Street suffered head and leg abrasions when struck by a car near his home yesterday. He was taken by Johnson and Cunningham ambulance to Charleston General Hospital and rested quietly late at night. City police are investigating the accident. The Chicago association of commerce set aside October 18 November 12 for Football Week in Chicago. Turkey and the Irish Free State have signed a trade treaty.

Henson W. Holden Fifth Street Johnson and Cunningham Charleston General Hospital Chicago Association of Commerce Act Chicago Eres

Churchill Urges Empire To Bide Time And Tolerate

A long report covers Churchill urging patience as constitutional crisis over Edward VIII and his proposed marriage to Wallis Simpson unfolds. It notes Baldwin’s cabinet, public rallies, church prayers, Rothmere and Northcliffe influence, impending abdication talk, and royal movements at Belvedere with crowds in London.

Lord Beaverbrook Empire Baldwin Edward Mrs. Simpson Lord Rothmere Brithre Nf Lord Northcliffe London Evening News England Rothmere Northcliffe Dynasty Lord Borthcliffe Daily Mail Asquith Lloyd George Belvedere Westminster Arthur Hinaley Terbury Church of England Simpson Syos Eniwds London Simpenn Hyde Park Henry Irving Leicester Square Duke of York Will Oi Edward Dawson of Penn Belvederr

Crisis over King and Mrs Simpson sparks Westminster clash

Baldwin seeks to keep the king from abdication while Churchill urges patience. The king plans to marry Mrs Simpson, with debate about whether he will go to France and abdicate. Public reaction builds as London awaits Monday for full developments amid festive crowds and calm streets.

Hull Address Draws Cheers at Buenos Aires

Hull's 45 minute address in Buenos Aires drew cheers as he urged neutrality and a clear program for lasting peace. Secretary Hull indicated a forthcoming conference plan aiming to curb war, with a proposal to forgo supplying war materials to belligerents and to jointly pursue disarmament and cooperation for a safer world.

Hull Buenos Aires Hel Americas

Ten Days Left To File Old Age Benefit Papers

Washington says the Social Security Board granted a 16 day extension for federal old age benefit applications. The deadline was pushed to midnight on December 5. In another note, a $75,000 jewel robbery in New York prompted a police search and potential cross state smuggling clues.

Washington Social Security Board New York

Peace notes and war supply talks at convention

Secretary Hull spoke before 173 delegates in a grand assembly chamber touching on arms exports and peace terms. Advocates warned no nation could sustain a long war without iron nitrates and cotton from the Americas, noting Western powers dominate supply and American nations depend on others for critical war needs. An Ambassador filmed the event as Hull returned to his seat.

Americas Mull State Lane Society Amelian Weddell Hull

Victim of Air Crash Returns Home After Eight Months

Mrs. Wa Ellenstein wife of Newark's mayor, came home to Uniontown Pa after eight months in hospital following an airplane crash that killed fourteen aboard. She and hostess Telle Granger survived. Ellenstein pledged to return next summer for a mountain trip to the landing site.

Newark Wa Ellenstein Ellenstein Uniontown Telle Granger

Notable deeds earn weekly youth awards

In New York on December 5 two youths, Eleanor and Lee Goldman II, received Weekly Outstanding Deeds prizes from the All American Boys and Girls clubs for rescuing a kitten from a tire path and stopping a runaway baby carriage with a baby aboard. The program honors notable acts of the week.

New York Youthsert Flinger Hosen Lee Goldman II Alls America Eleanor Lee Boys and Girls

Mrs Simpson Evades Pursuit in Riviera Return

Exhausted Wally arrives while a French police escort shadows Mrs Simpson as her party enters the French villa. Extensive preparations including guards, decorators, and a private line to Buckingham accompany her exile. A train of 30 press cars tracks the journey across the Riviera with brief meals en route.

Jane Mrs. Simpson Buckingham Mrs. Simpassa France England Dre Crack Surete Genewale Scotland Yard Avignon Intel Dominion Escor

Old Age Pension Checks Due Soon Across Counties

Officials said about 10 000 pension checks will be mailed this month with most before Christmas. County totals list applicants from Barbour to Wyoming, with Hancock and Taylor reporting no applications.

Age Upshur Tncaln Coupells Berkeley Ohio Wirt Hancock Taylor

50 Degrees Below Hits Klondike Area

Temperatures of sixty degrees below zero hit the Klondike region, closing the Yukon River to navigation into the Pacific. It was the latest closing on record, surpassing the previous mark set in 1922. Gold mines and workers faced halted activity as bets on when free air would return drew large wagers.

Dawson

King Faces Decision on Simpson Marriage Return

The king and his cabinet show no decision on the marriage crisis with Wallis Simpson as pressure grows from supporters and opponents. Churchill and Baldwin press for a swift ruling while Edward waits at Fort Belvedere for a possible word.

Edward More Wallis Warfield Simpson Baltimore

Bank Debits Soar Past Last Year Amid Holiday Prep

Bank debits rose by 26.04 percent as weekly totals reached 11 686 119 dollars. Downtown merchants add clerks and prepare for a surge in Christmas shopping with streets lushly lit and evergreen trees lining sidewalks. Officials predict Charleston record sales this month, surpassing 1929 highs.

Busin Arsa Yast Otter Charleston

Langacore mine accident injures Tangacre man

Newt Williams of Longacre suffered a fracture of the pelvis and other injuries yesterday in a Langacore mine accident. He is employed by the Kanawha and Hock Ing Coad company.

Newt Williams Longacre Langacore Kanawha and Hock Ing Coad Company

Hollywood Bans Edward Wallis Romance Storylines

Hollywood producers and the Hayes office vetoed film scripts based on the Edward and Wallis romance. Len Birinski’s I Gave My Wife to the King was rejected as harmful to the industry’s English standing. Writers race to rework the tale into veiled plots while avoiding direct facts tied to the real couple. Sleeping sickness is spreading in Tapan.

Hollywood Der Hever Edward VIII Wallis Simpson Association of Motion Picture Producers and Distributors Hays Office Edward Wallis Sory Len Birinski Hayes Office Birniski Arudio England

Window Glass Cutters League Explains Rift With Pittsburgh Plate

The Window Glass Cutters League of America asserts it remains separate from the Federation of Flat Glass Workers of America. It recounts history of organizing, wage talks, and a recent strike dispute with Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, noting the wage agreement remains in effect for its members and the plant has shut down pending resolution.

Federation of Flat Glass Workers Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Retent Federation of Flat Glass Workers Pittabureh Pinte Gises Company Bestween Dpitteburgh Pinte Giana Company Federation of Fiat Glass Workers of America League of America National Window CIA Almor Mtourch Plate Glew Company Pittapurgh Piste Glass Company Pittsburgh League Manufacturers, & Wars Pittsburgh Plate Cutters Iheverre Alweya Corarittea Alieleia Ihely Owenes Pilla Bursh Plate Glass Lenave Epth Inere Dros. Perkty Nimaat NIA Rome Manecen Lenevie Piat Gime Workers of America Beacuse Piat Glass Weekesm Conrar Cutters’ League Uney Plates Witheur Cutter Kuc Flat Gilas Workers Pederson Workers of America Pittabures Plate Glass Company Roth Te Pelle Leounry Whidlaw Ola Citters Pittshurs

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