Court Upholds States Rights To Fix Prices
The Supreme Court ruled state fair trade laws constitutional, upholding California and Illinois statutes that bar retailers from selling standard articles below manufacturer fixed prices. Justice Sutherland delivered unanimous opinions, noting the laws protect goodwill and prevent harm to brands. The decision cites nine other states with similar laws and signals an active term with fifteen decisions announced.
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Illinois
Iowa
Ohio
Maryland
New Jersey
New York
Oregon
Pennylvania
Wisconsin
High Court
Federal District Court For
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Paine
Department of Justice
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District Court
Columbia Court of Appeal
Pope Pius III Improves and Seeks Return to Duties
The ailing Pope Pius XII shows improvement and signs papers in bed rest plea while doctors urge continued rest. He suffers leg paralysis, high blood pressure and other ailments, remains under observation, and plans to resume routine once strength returns. Cardinal Pacelli and many family members visited. Gemelli consults discussed.
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Eugenia Cardinal Pacelli
Vatican
Holy Father
Milan
Puffer Resignation Triggers Chamber of Commerce Succession Plan
The Charleston chamber of commerce board passes a resolution mourning the resignation of managing director S. P. Puffer after 26 years of service. A five member committee will name a successor, with Byam. C. Bernard Gates in charge until appointed. Mary Gaston assists as assistant secretary.
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5. P. Puffer
Puller
Byam
C. Bernard Gates
Mary Gaston
S. P. Puffer
Charleston
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Kanawha Valley
Chamber
Puffer
Willie Willis Ends Silence At Day’s End Stand Off
Willie Willis declares he will not stay angered, noting his anger all day and frustration at the lack of police action. He asserts no further sense in continuing the feud and signals a personal decision to disengage from the dispute.
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Helsingfords
Julio Alvarez del Voyo
Flashes of Life in These U S Haste Makes Trouble
Nebraska man Oscar Nielson drove a car along a railroad track in Omaha to reach home. The vehicle stalled, blocking trains for 15 minutes and sending him to the police station. In Cincinnati a robbery arises as Edwin Gibson reports a man in Dameron forced him to swap clothes and Dameron is held on a robbery charge.
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Neb
Oscar Nerilsen
Nielson
Nielsen
Jacob Sehardt
Edwin Gibson
Dameronn
Gibson
Dameron
Durham Police Beat Cats Refuse Red Light Crossing
Officer John Wilson notes two cats on his beat arrive at 7 each morning and wait for a green light before safely crossing the street. The animals then continue their business without heed to traffic signals.
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N.C. der
Paliceman
John Wilson
Rail magnate stake buys control of Van Sweringen empire
Senate committee heard that Muncie Indiana fruit jar maker George A. Ball paid 274 082 dollars to gain a majority stake in the Alleghany control group and in effect 23 000 miles of railroad lines and diverse holdings in the Van Sweringen railway and industrial empire for about 3 121 000 dollars. Ball testified his purchases gave him a 67 percent interest across the enterprises including coal and a peach orchard.
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Senate
Muncie
Ind
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George A. Ball
Alleghany Corporation
Alleghany
Ball
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Temperatures Rise After Season's Coldest Wave
The Associated Press reports warming trends after a brutal cold spell that frozen plants and chilled residents in the Midwest. Chicago counted three deaths tied to the cold as readings showed extreme lows from Minnesota to Wisconsin. Shipping hazards and storms disrupted routes along the Great Lakes and Gulf coast as crews searched for overdue vessels and crews faced widespread disruption across several states.
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Escanaba
Mich
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Milwaukee
Floods in Anatolia Deaths Reach At Least Two
In Dana province of southern Anatolia heavy floods killed at least two people and injured 340 others. The disaster struck on December 7 as waters swept through towns, with damage reported across the region. Local authorities mobilized rescue units and relief agencies to aid survivors and assess losses.
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Turkey
Dana
Anatolia
Loyalists Brace Madrid for Fascist Onslaught
Madrid officials warned of a Fascist assault with artillery bombardment after shelling hit blocks in western Madrid. Refugees fled zones of heavy shelling as planes from the insurgent region attacked around Guadalajara northeast of Madrid. The ministry of state closed the Finnish legation amid charges of abuse of diplomatic privilege.
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President Roosevelt Sails Toward Equator Amid Tropical Seas
Dispatches aboard the U S Chester report Roosevelt sailing toward the equator as snow and freezing weather affect the north. Officials note temperatures around 80 during the day and 70 at night while the president works through a backlog of reports in Montevideo.
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Montevideo
Monarch Landed By Lord Ponsonby
In a London broadcast Lord Ponsonby attacked King Edward VII and Prime Minister Waldwin over the Morganatic marriage issue. He contrasted Mrs Simpson with a foreign princess, calling the tradition clash a dangerous change in modern times and praised the King as natural and unhypocritical.
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Hanles Waldwin
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Wallis Simpson Offers To Withdraw From Love To Save King’s Throne
In Cannes on December 7 1936 Wallis Simpson volunteered to give up her love for King Edward VIII to preserve his throne amid Britain's constitutional crisis. The statement signed by Mrs Simpson said she is willing to withdraw from the situation if it resolves the issue. She awaits Edward's reply as Scotland Yard guards keep watch at the Villa Vier after a tense cross channel flight.
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Fort Belvedere Lodge
Stanley Baldwin
England
House, of Commons
King Edward VIII Faces Decision Over Wallis Simpson
London dispatch reports King Edward VIII seeks time to decide on marrying Wallis Warfield Simpson while Prime Minister Baldwin outlines stance against a Morganatic marriage. Simpson offers to relinquish love to save throne, but Edward remains resolved to wed.
Governor Kump Seeks Bureau Views On Upcoming Session
Governor Kump asked four state departments for expert views on matters likely to arise in the next biennial legislative session. Tax Commissioner Fox was asked for beer traffic regulations and recommendations. Board of Control members were requested to advise on WVU Stadium corporation obligations and WVU athletic association needs. Commissioner Simpson was asked for recommendations on truck and heavy traffic regulation, highway safety, and access policy.
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Fred 5. Fox
Board of Control
West Virginia University
West Virginia University Athletic
Barry Simpson
Vet's Idea Would Wipe Out U S Debt
A veteran letter from Oregon proposes using recovered military property to erase the national debt. General White notes no record of shortages against Sture and would return the money, while the author states a conscience drive to settle debts.
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Ore
Tim Conrad EF. Sture
Riderfield
Wash
Brix
George A
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Sture
King Edward Vowed to Uphold the Constitution
London December 7 Winston Churchill told the Anglo-French society that King Edward would never act contrary to the British constitution. He said the king has known him since childhood and would not violate the constitution in interior or spirit. Guests toasted the sovereign amid sympathy for his stress.
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Winston Churchill
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Europe
Lone Convict Foils Escape Attempt of Six Prisoners
Six unruly inmates at Ghlo penitentiary staged a bold escape using improvised pistols and a planned rope exit. A loyal prisoner set a pillow on fire to summon guards, drawing attention as smoke wafted from a window. Warden James C. Woodard and guards responded, subduing the six in solitary confinement. one death-row inmate refused to join.
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Dee
Ghlo Pentens Mary
Death Row
Willi Gardner
Henry Barnes
James C. Woodard
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Edward VII Faces Empire Dilemma on Queen Wallis Issue
The article reports Prime Minister Baldwin resisting legislation to allow a morganatic marriage for King Edward VII, risking crisis in empire. Edward refuses to surrender his heart, while ministers weigh advice to him in the night of a dramatic constitutional stand. Churchill pushes for full state discussion as Baldwin's support appears strong in Commons.
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