King Edward Faces Crisis Over Simpson Marriage
Mrs. Simpson’s renunciation offer to withdraw from the royal romance is relayed as Britain braces for Edward’s final decision. Baldwin warns prolonged suspense risks national interests while public crowds express passion for the monarch amid the crisis.
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Hamilton to resign as Republican chairman
OHN Hamilton the Republican national committee chair called a December 17 Chicago meeting and said he would submit his resignation He wants a comeback with a clean slate and new officers if personnel changes aid success Some eastern leaders and reformers criticized his campaign but those views may be minority opinions and his resignation could be rejected
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Garner backs Rayburn in House leadership bid split
Vice President Garner, acting for Roosevelt, endorses Sam Rayburn of Texas for House speaker. He argues Rayburn is best qualified as John J. O’Connor and other opponents react with surprise and anger over the intruding political support.
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Williams Says WPA Rolls Must Be Decreased
Acting WPA administrator told 6 HITE collar members of the Workers’ Alliance of America that lack of funds forces roll cuts. About 175000 workers to be dropped by December 15 and 250000 more moved from relief to resettlement programs.
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Senator Lewis Predicts No Constitutional Amendment
Washington notes the Illinois senator James Hamilton Lewis, veteran statesman, forecasts no constitutional amendment this session and argues business will curb federal spending. He opposes the St Lawrence canal treaty, predicts NRA changes by self-correction, and comments on Hoover Landon friction and the move toward shorter working hours in industry.
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Puts on the Dog Scotties Quilt Pattern 5673
Instructions advertise a scrap quilt pattern 5673 featuring dog themed blocks Scotties to both sides and contrasting fabrics. Includes block chart yardage diagram for single and double beds and a pillow option. Requests 15 cents and mail to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept. New York.
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Future in Your Power Says Hugh White Quote
A dated motivational quote from Hugh White urges readers to learn from mistakes and focus on the future. It emphasizes not dwelling on past errors, treating them as wisdom, and recognizing that the future remains within personal control.
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Quotations on War Race and Age
A jumble of quoted lines on nature, life, war, intelligence, and aging. Notable voices include Einstein, Julian Huxley, Aldous Hunley, and Edwin Markham, expressing views on perception, hardship, racial intelligence, and personality.
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