Feller Is Property Of Indians After Commission Ruling
Dec 10 New York. Bob Feller, 17 year old pitching sensation, was declared property of the Cleveland Indians by Commissioner Landis. Indians ordered to pay Des Moines club 7500 for the twirler who rose to fame with a 37 strikeout season.
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Indians
New York
Bob Feller
van Meter
Cleveland Indians
Menesaw M. Landis
Landis
Des Moines ‘Club
Cleveland
Siladelphia’ Athletics
Citizens debate foreign language instruction policy
Letters to the editor from educators and citizens of Paulsboro discuss whether schools should drop foreign language requirements to focus on other subjects. Contributors including D C Reutter ERWIN DuPONCET and Ned Russell weigh practicality, English proficiency, and the role of languages in American education.
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Yealny
Board’ of
Paulsboro
J. Kug
Haxon School Board
D. C. Reutter
Erwin
Duponcet
Huron Col Jere
BUTE
Ned Russell
Huron College
C. L.foresman
Farmer
Life's Like This Aims at Light News Moments
A spoof column notes a Camden huckster losing six bags of potatoes to a thief who drove off in a car, while a Denver zoo tale follows a blonde sea lion dubbed Wally after a sea keeper noted its hue. Indianapolis FBI agents report a theft of two typewriters from their offices. Columbia police recount arrest of a man with silent ideas and chickens pinned shut with clothespins.
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Camden
N. J
Karl Foy
Wes
Foy
SFOT
Indianapolis
Ind
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Library Obsession of a Proud Cousin
A speaker recalls visiting Fabian last summer and discovering his serious scholarly side. The cousin stayed in the library every night, reading deeply, while the narrator threw small parties to show off the studious kin. The tale ends with a humorous exchange at the station before departure.
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Fabian
Pope Pius XI Relapse Means No Return to Walking
Vatican reports a relapse in Pope Pius XI’s paralysis with experts saying he will likely never walk again. The holy father, confined to bed, will spend his remaining days in an armchair as aides limit visitors to the papal apartments.
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Vatican
Pius XI
Holy Father
Socialists Repel Rebel Attack Near Madrid Amid Big Push Hype
Madrid dispatch reports Socialist forces repelled an insurgent assault as a planned “big push” to capture Madrid unfolded along the northern line from the Guadarrama mountains to Guadalajara. Artillery bombardment followed by infantry and machine gun duels tested the Manzanares River front while government troops, though exhausted, held against the fascist drive.
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Miliamen
Guadarrama Mountains
Guadalajara
Ata
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Pozuelo de Aracon
Cuesta de
Lohrem Case Heads To Jury Trial In Bond Case
Lohrem facing jury trial in Municipal Court on charges of illegally shipping pheasants out of state. Bond set at 100 dollars after late Wednesday proceedings. Case linked to earlier hearing for George McKichan at Bonilla store. Lohrem testified as a state witness leading to dismissals before later arrest. Four offenses listed: illegal acceptance for shipment, receiving birds for shipment without tags, causing birds to be shipped illegally, and betting on legal shipment out of state under South Dakota statutes. Continued on page 32.
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Bonilla Rhilrogdt
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Witsom
R. Crawford
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South
Dakota
Eame
Edward waits to April 27 to wed Wallis Simpson
London dispatch reports King Edward may marry Wallis Simpson only after a potential general or special order lifting divorce bars under British law. Simpson’s decree nisi from Ernest Aldrich Simpson is noted, with the six month rule and judge’s role in approving the divorce.
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Wallis Simpson
Simpson
Ernest Aldrich
Simpson Plans Holiday Stay At Cannes Villa Amid Abdication Talk
Spokesman Lord Brownlow says Ms Simpson will remain in London area and not join the villa in Cannes. No formal statement from Mrs Simpson. house calls to the villa answered by a woman claiming to be Mrs Rogers. Rumors swirl as King Edward’s abdication looms and no definite plans from the king are disclosed.
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Lord Brownlow
Viet
Nev
Yorke
London
Rogers
Simpson
Mira. Simpson
Ask FDR To Act In Coast Strike
In San Francisco on December 10 a mass meeting of 42 day maritime strikers urged President Roosevelt to consider operating government owned steamships and to recommend legislation for immediate repossession of government under a suitable agency. They also called for discontinuing federal aid to offshore lines Dollar Matson and American Hawaii, which they accuse of prolonging the walkout.
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San’ Pedro
Rousyelt
Cteamshipe
Mass
San ‘Pedro
Monarch Will Play Second Fiddle To Edward In News
In New York the press notes Britain's future king will remain in Edward’s shadow in at least one respect. Edward’s life-long flair for the spectacular makes headlines while Bertie stays backstage, rarely sparking public interest.
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Robert D. Greene
New, York
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Wilhelm
Deorn
Alfonso
Spain
Governor Berry Says RA is Doing Its Best
South Dakota Governor Berry stated on Wednesday that he believes the Resettlement Administration is currently doing its best regarding drought relief for farmers in his state. He emphasized ongoing efforts to assist affected agricultural communities.
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Berry
Washington
Fom. Berry
South Dakota
King Edward Abdicates Throne. George VI to Reign
King Edward renounces the throne amid plans for his marriage to Wallis Simpson. Albert Frederick Arthur George, the Duke of York, will become George VI and rule over 495 million subjects. Abdication details spread as Dunkirk police brace for potential royal arrival and parliament notes the historic transfer of power.
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Arthur
George
Duke OF York
Edward
York
George VI
Warers
Elizabeth
Wence
Associated Press
London
Edward of
England
Wellis Warfield Simpson
Albert Frederick Arthur George
Exchange Telegraph Agency
King Edward May Speak On Broadcast Address
King Edward may address his subjects from London in a planned empire wide radio broadcast tomorrow night. The move would break with long standing royal practice and require government approval, fueling speculation about the monarch’s message and possible farewell to the realm.
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Edward
London
British Press Association
England
Last appeal in abdication drama disclosed in London
In London on December 10 Ernest Alda rich Simpson, ex husband of the king's betrothed, was revealed to have made a final poignant bid to avert abdication. The dramatic disclosure centers on an last minute attempt to save the sovereign from stepping down.
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London
Ernest Aldarich Simpson
Edward
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