Abdi cation Echoes Through History And Toys Of War
The piece reflects on King Edward VIII's abdication and its global reverberations, noting questions about his future and Britain’s empire. It weaves in Detroit readers' reactions, English history curiosity, the rise of trailers, Christmas toy lore, and a caution about toy warfare influencing children into disciplined roles.
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Edward VIII
Exking
Denmark
Austria
America
Great Britain
Seven Seas
Min
Mussolini
Curfew Bell to Go as Elyria Fire Station Remodel Ends Curfew
Elyria officials plan to remove the fire station belfry housing the 9 o clock curfew bell. The central station remodeling ends the citys 28 year old curfew ordinance.
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Elyria
Corona Schools Close for Xmas Vacation
Corona high school, junior high, and all elementary schools closed yesterday afternoon for the Christmas vacation. Students will return Monday January 4. Teachers begin vacation December 24 after the annual Teachers Institute.
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Corona
Teachers
Lay Funeral Services Set for Monday
Funeral services for the late Andrew J. Lay, who died Thursday night at 77, will be held Monday at 2 30 p.m. at the Hoover Bell chapel. Rev. Wingert of the San Bernardino Church of God will conduct the services and interment will follow at Sunnyslope.
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Andrew J. Lay
Hoover-Bell Chapel
Rev
Wingert
San Bernardino
Inter-American pact to restrict Marines and gas ban
Approval by the Inter-American peace conference was expected today to restrict United States marines from landing in Central or South American ports unless all 21 countries agreed. A ban on poison gas in wartime in the Americas was also expected to be approved, with final session set for December 23. The Soviets denied fostering Chang Hsueh-Liang’s revolt amid rumors in Moscow.
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Buenos Aires
United States
Central
South American
Americas
Chinese government to attack Sianfu if Chiang surrender fails
The Chinese government warns it will attack Sianfu tomorrow if rebel leader Chang Hsueh-Liang does not release Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek and surrender his army within 24 hours.
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Sianfu
Nanking
Chang Hsueh-Liang
Chiang Kai-Shek
U. S. Calls Gunboat Erie Back Home
U S authorities order the gunboat Erie to return to America after an insurgent cruiser Espana fired seven shells at the vessel while anchored off Munsel on the northern coast. One or two shells landed within 500 yards of the Erie, though the attack was not believed aimed directly at the ship.
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U. S
Madrid
United States
Erie
America
Espana
Munsel
Navy tests new bombing seaplanes in 24 hour flight
Six new navy seaplanes returned to the San Diego base after a 24 hour test flight. The aircraft took off from San Diego for an unannounced destination, reportedly flying to Seattle and back. The planes are described as the most advanced type in the world with twelve slated for Pearl Harbor.
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NAVY
San Diego
Seattle
Pearl Harbor
T.H
Brite Brothers Fate Goes To Jury In Murder Trial
John and Coke Brite face a murder trial over the August killings after a lengthy manhunt culminates with their surrender. The jury began deliberations shortly before noon today following testimony and evidence presented by the prosecution and defense.
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Brite Bros
Yreka
John and
Coke Brite
French flyer Marie Hilt injured in lake crash
Marie Hill, famed woman flyer, was injured in Marseille when she tried a new speed record. Her plane veered off course and she bailed out as the parachute failed to slow her descent. The craft crashed within yards of her and a boat rescued her.
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Marseille
France
Marie Hilt
Miss Hill
England warns Nazis hands off Spain volunteers
Captain Anthony Eden the foreign secretary warned German ambassador Joachim von Ribbentrop of Britain’s grave view of Germany dispatching volunteers to Spain. Eden and Ribbentrop met yesterday and the envoy was to report to Berlin. A Guardian correspondent said Berlin may send regular troops to Spain under the guise of volunteers.
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London
Anthony Ieden
Joachin von Ribbentron
Great Britain
Spain
Eden
von Ribbentrop
Berlin
Adolph Flitler
Manchester Guardian
California Retail Sales Rise 38 Percent From 1933 Census
Census data released by the Bureau of Census shows California retail sales totaling 2.829 billion dollars in 66 874 stores, up 38 percent from 1933. Riverside and Corona areas reported strong activity with numerous stores, payrolls, and varied product sectors including food, apparel, and automotive, while overall employment grew and tax receipts varied across counties.
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Washington
California
William J. Austin
Mureau
Riversidee Emnny
Corona
Pryre
Corona Fipares Bredg Davon
Ane Foo
Livestors
Ba Wu
Enfaulichmients
Baneina
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The Messiah Presented By Coca Corona Baptist Choir
The Corona Baptist Church hosts a Sunday evening performance of Handel s The Messiah by the Baptist choir with Ethan Allen directing. Soloists include Mrs J A Skinner Mrs Wthel Gregg Miss Rena White and others with Maynard Burke on organ and Miss Caroline Corwin at the piano.
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Coronare
Bapitist
Hanne
Baptist
Corona
Ethan Allen
Handel
Chantry
Dublin
Ireland
J. A. Skinner
Wthel Gregg
Rena White
Alfred Brown
Carl Drwse
John Lorin Farmer
Maynard Burke
aCroline Corwin
Pian
Edward Misses Steel Strike Looms in U S Industry
Washington December 19 UP A five billion dollar steel industry strike appears almost inevitable as the CIO pushes for unionization of about 500000 steel workers. Enzelfeld Austria December 19 UP Edward Duke of Windsor misses Wallis Simpson, growing irritable and morose over her absence.
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Edward Misses
Steel Industries
Wally Simpson
Washington
Committee For Industrial Organization
John L. Lewis
D.so
Lewis
Enzelfeld
Austria
E Uward
Duke of Windsor
Wallis Simpson
World Institute Ends War and Peace Topics
The fourteenth session of the Institute of World Affairs closes with speeches from Stanford professors on eliminating war and pursuing peace through justice and collective action. Dr Clyde Teipleton argues the question is how to get rid of war, not whether. Dr Filton Trueblood urges active, dynamic peace backed by will and vigor, while Dr Frank M. Russell discusses democratic measures and varied schools of thought for safeguarding peace. (Continued on Page Six).
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Institute of World Affairs
Mission Ten
Clyde Teipleton
Stanford University
Filton Trueblood
Wilor
Oxford
United States
Frank M. Russell
University of California
Large Size Novels Reported Higher in California Market
In Los Angeles on December 1, buyers saw unchanged average prices week to week, with large sizes edging higher and small sizes easing. Sales volume surpassed the prior week’s record though post‑Christmas activity is expected to drop. Navels prorate set at 500 inter state and 185 intra-state for Central California, with other regional figures listed.
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Los Angeles
California
Loyalists Launch Fierce Attack as Fog Lifts
Loyalists defending besieged Madrid fired heavy artillery at insurgent positions as dense fog lifted. Rebels had flown over Madrid dropping leaflets promising another bomb raid after the mist cleared. Christmas mood noted as world changes.
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Madrid
Madri
Leading figures testify in state horse racing probe in Los Angeles
Testimony before a State Assembly committee in Los Angeles focused on illegal betting on horse races and the possible creation of a second Southern California track. Roach heads the Los Angeles Turf Club, Jergins leads a group denied a permit, Normile runs a race track news service, and Strub is General Manager of Santa Anita.
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State Assembly
Los Angeles
California
Roach
Late News Highlights Condensed The Independent
The Independent presents a concise world survey from United Press alongside local news in its late edition. Readers receive brief global highlights issued after afternoon papers, supplementing the day’s local coverage.
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World News
Independent Daily
United Press
Independent
Radio Calls Bring New Hope for Airliner Search
Faint, unclear radio calls from an unknown location suggested the missing Western Air Express transport plane may be somewhere in Utah or Nevada with some of the seven aboard still alive. Officials noted the calls resembled “emergency” chatter and pressed all command resources to locate the signal, seeking a direction finder to pinpoint the source.
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Los Angeles
Western Air Express
Utah
Nevada
Cat Loss Angeles
Western Air Headquarters
Morkes
Ciadkes
CHS Artists to Open Institute with Varied Program
County Superintendent HL Smith said next week's teachers institute in the junior college auditorium will feature an unusually strong speaker lineup and musical program. Dr. Constantine Panunzio of UCLA will speak on New Thoughts on Social Problems Monday morning, followed by Helen Heffernan on curriculum placement and Leroy Beam on curriculum reorganization Monday afternoon. The opening session includes Corona artists under F A Franklin with solos by Lois Johnson and Wendell Ogden, and music from New Moon and other pieces.
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Sehodsik
HL Smith
Smith
Constantine Panunzio
University of California At
Los Angeles
Helen Heffernan
Division of Elementary and Rural Education
Leroy Beam
Banning Union High School
Corona
F. A. Franklin
Suppe
Sibelius
Moszkowski
Lois Johnson
Find Man's Body Found in Paper Bundle
In Hutchinson Kansas a man’s body was found today inside a 1300 pound bundle of pressed paper received from Denver. Workers tore apart the bundle to process it into wallboard and egg cases.
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Hutchinson
Kansas
Aoman
Denver
Tyus, former slave, marries Arabell in Pasadena
Green Tyus, once an enslaved man, wed Arabell in Pasadena. Tyus recalls his greatest hardship as being sold to a buyer who could not pay for him.
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Pasadena
Green Tyus
Arabell
Tyus
Curbstone Notes on a War Recruiter’s Rhetoric
A fragmentary wartime quip records a Spanish conflict scene where a colonel consoles a frightened recruit. The recruit fires back that his fear isn’t homesickness but the dread of death and duty in the trench.
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Herbiock
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World Institute Ends
John Sehwalm
Tas
WPA
A. T. Jergins
Hal Roach
Charles Strub
Western Air
CHS Artists To Open
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