Mystery surrounds abdication and Wallis in Cannes
Reports from Cannes on December 10 describe heavy security around Mrs Wallis Warfield Simpson after King Edward VIII abdicated to marry her. She may stay at the Rogers villa through Christmas, with uncertainty about travel plans and the king’s possible broadcast. Canada and Britain react with regret and calm, noting no immediate monetary impact. Lottie Pickford dies in Hollywood.
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Simpson
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Cannes
Wallis Warfield Simpson
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Riviers
Charm Cannel
Wallis Simpson
King May
London
Canada
Ottawa
Bdward
W. L. Mackenzie King
Washington
Baward
Baward Vot Will Not Affect the World Monetary Situation High Sreagury
Lottie Pickford
Hollywood
Cal
Mary Pickford
Brentwood Heights
King Edward Abdicates Throne for Love. Exile Under Way
London reports King Edward VIII abdicated today to marry Wallis Simpson, renouncing rulership over Britain and its empire. The historic act, signed at Fort Belvedere, transfers the crown to the Duke of York as Parliament convenes.
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Edward
House of Commons
United Press
United Press London
trans-Atlantic Telephone
Edward VIII
Great Britain
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Deconstian
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Wien
Amu
Fort Belvedare
Duchy of Cornwall
Abolition of Local Welfare Agencies Seeks State Plan
Relief officials and affected residents await Governor Earle’s Goodmen committee report. The panel studying public assistance recommends co ordination of state and local welfare, a central bureau, merit staffing, and broader eligibility. Karl de Schweinitte named to lead, aiming to unify relief functions under a unified state system.
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Goodmen
George H. Earle
Joley
Earle
Welare
Karl de Schweinnite
Ctate
Sasstanice
Jrelis
Plan for Emergency Lighting at Corry Hospital
Board of Directors discussed advancing the emergency lighting system for Corry Hospital and ordered continued progress. Miss Mythel Cale reported 102 patients under care in November with two deaths and thirteen births. Donations Day praised by the public and the hospital Ladies Auxiliary for support and items for patients.
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Corry
Uylleing and Grounds
Mthel Cale
Ansil'ary Reine
Corry Herp
Blaniets
Tie Treepital
Vhs Vetal
Brown
Carlson
Timon
Graham
Reward
E Nogid
New Ruler and Queen Loved by All Subjects
London dispatch reports the Duke and Duchess of York, now King and Queen, are warmly treasured by their subjects across Britain and India. The article highlights Elizabeth as a central charm of the royal pair and notes a likely name change to King Albert for the new monarch.
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Albert I
United Press
London
York
Great Britain
India
Elizabeth
Duke of Tork
Edward
Duke of York
United Press Today
England
Albert
Government moves toward inter-American peace plan
In Congress the House committee chair Sam McReynolds announced a bill to pursue a peace proposal with the Western Hemisphere. Buenos Aires and the United States press for a pro-war stance, while delegates of the American republics propose a concert of consultation toward formal neutrality.
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Washington
Dee
Ironis
Grongress
Akimr
Sam McReynolls
Yjaffiars
McReynolds
United States
Angenine
Poison Slaying Case Nears End in Greensburg Trial
Testimony closed in the murder trial of Kenneth Wagner, accused of killing his 14 day old daughter. A domestic, Jessie Hankey, confessed to murder, with Wagner denying plotting the child’s death. Defense witnesses testified as prosecutors prepared final arguments for a six woman jury.
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Greensburg
Keneth Wagner
Jessie Hankey
Wagner
C. Ward
Wix Shen
WPA personnel cuts in Pennsylvania threaten 40,000 workers
Reporting notes a sweeping WPA payroll reduction with about 40,000 Pennsylvania workers facing displacement as states cut administrative staff and positions. Harry L. Hopkins, WPA administrator, announces plans to remove all nonessential personnel from relief rolls, with up to 2000 workers in cities and large districts affected and funds redirected to WPA programs.
Change of venue sought in Uniontown murder case
In Philadelphia on December 10 the attorney general and defense assign 12 defendants in the Uniontown murder case were ordered to show why a venue change should not be granted. The defendants must submit reasons by December 16 at 11 a.m. in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Charles G. Mangiott
Uniontown
Abate Supreme Court
Frank Monaghan
Pirandello Dies World Famous Playwright at 69
Luigi Pirandello, 69, renowned playwright and Nobel laureate, died suddenly in Rome. Found dead in bed this morning, his long career spanned celebrated works such as The Life I Gave You, Six Characters in Search of an Author, As You Desire Me, and Find One's Self.
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United Press
Rome
Luigi Pirandell
Pirandelle
George Bernapu Shaw
Eugene O'Neill
C L C Launches Campaign to Enlist All Workers
In Pittsburgh on December 10 a local commission or group launches a campaign to enlist all workers, urging broad participation and outlining aims for worker solidarity and organization.
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C.L.C
United Press
Pittsburgh
Steel Leader Calls Industry to Cooperate in Reform
Ernest T. Weir urged industry leaders in New York to unite in constructive action to combat poverty and unemployment. He proposed a framework for steel firms to form workable principles and public support, aiming to place protection against future adversity at the core of industry practice.
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E. T. Weir
United Press
NEW York
Ernest T. Weir
Nationa Steel Corporation
National Association of Mutu Facturera
Americus
Welt
Hal & Prowl
Induskry
Lumpt
Kiwanis Club Speaker Discusses Christinas Message
Harry Smith club meeting at the Corry Hotel noon today featured speaker Harry Smith on The Origin of Christmas and the meaning of Christ's birth. Walter H. Scott chairs plans for the annual Christmas party with Theo Williams and Lawrence Thomas on the committee, and Clifton Howard and Ray Greens named to explore re-erecting the "Merry Christmas" sign.
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Wes
Kiwanis
Regia
Funcheon
Serry
Corry
Smnlth
Christ
Walter H. Scott
Theo P. Williams
Lawrence Thomas Liso
Clifton Howard
Ad Ray Greens
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