Abdication bill speeds through parliament amid empire unity
Prime Minister Baldwin and the house of commons push the abdication bill with little opposition as Canada Australia New Zealand and South Africa express readiness to align with the measure. Edward VII abdication and Edward's brother's accession are noted while de Valera moves to abolish the governor general office in Ireland Free State. Mrs. Simpson plans for divorce in April as the king’s name comes under new limits.
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Parisat
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Ident Emon de Valera
Irish Free State
Free State
de Valera
Edward
Fort Belvedere
Simpson
Cannes
House of Commons
Firet
Baldwin
Prince of Wales
House of Lords
Royal Commission
King George VI Accession Proclaimed in Westminster Hall
The accession ceremony unfolds as the king is proclaimed by lords and the commission, with the abdication reading and the declaration in Norman French. The monarch’s new name awaits confirmation, options include Albert, Frederick or Arthur, with oath at St James's tomorrow and a public proclamation at Temple Bar and Royal Exchange.
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Royal Commission
Commons
Parliament
George VI
George V
Albert
Frederick
Arthur
Piccadilly House
Big Ben
St. James’ Palace
Temple Bar
Royal Exchange
Edward
Insurgent Bombs Strike Madrid as City Braces for Cold
Explosions hit central Madrid as insurgents urged surrender via leaflets dropped from planes. Government aircraft responded by bombing Illescas railway station south of Madrid amid fuel shortages and widespread darkness.
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Illescas
Madrid
Chicago Butter Prices Steady Amid Mixed Car Receipts
Chicago producers report butter markets steady on December 11 with totals including 9,053 steady prices and 4,982 easy extra firsts, 31 fresh graded firsts, 30 current receipts, 29 refrigerator standards, and 27494 refrigerator extras noted in AP data.
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Chicago
Solons Debate Unemployment Tax Plan In Midnight Session
Senate members hear Attorney General A. A. F. Seawell explain a measure to create an unemployment compensation program with tax rates rising from nine tenths of 1 percent in 1936 to 2.7 percent in 1938 and weekly benefits set from 5 to 16 dollars. Representative Lumpkin signals broadened coverage and predicts later bills after the regular session.
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Senate
A. A. F. Seawell
House
Lumpkin
Franklin
National Refining and CBS Announce Dividends
National Refining Co. declares a dividend of 8 dollars a share on cumulative preferred stock payable December 21 with a record date December 14. Columbia Broadcasting System Inc. announces a special dividend of 1.80 dollars a share on class A and B stocks plus a 0.50 dollar regular quarterly dividend, payable December 21 to holders of record December 21.
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National Refining Co
Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc
Adams Exp
Adams Millig
Amnaka
Juneau
al Chem & Dye
Alleghany Ab Allis
Alco Am
Eeses Meth
Cavers Bly Roper
Seevccess Sens Briggs Mfe
Canada
Chrysler
GM Curtiss Wright
Curtiss Wright
del Lack & W
Orvers
Doug Aircraft
Dupont de Nm
Gillette Gs
Graham Paige
Marvest
Nick Cam
Kemnicott
Wdeccaense
Kroger Girocy
Libby OF & GO
Ligg & Myers Bn
Neevene
Ececaenseese
Mont Ward
Murray Corp
Vesessveseess
Nash
Neenbageesenes Natl Biscuit
Eeeseeere Som Nati Cash
North Amer
Phillips Pet
Pullman
Neneses GB
Serer
Beestman
Ereers
United Corp
Geertate
Pere West Mary
West Union
Techicolor directors declare initial dividend of 50 cents
The board of Techni color, Inc. parent of Technicolor Motion Pictures Corp. announced an initial dividend of 50 cents per share on common stock. The payment signals the holding company’s positive earnings stance and marks a first payout for shareholders.
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Technicolor, Inc
Technicolor Motion Pictures Corp
Ireland Would Limit New King's Control
The report recalls a memory from the Battle of Jutland aboard the Battleship Collingwood where the officer in charge notes that the king made cocoa for the crew. The man described was studious yet not a scholar, a strong all around athlete who stood out for nothing specific.
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Ireland
Jutland
Mrs Simpson Expects No Trouble Getting Divorce
Report notes Mrs Simpson plans to remain at Cannes at least until Christmas. Villa staff and guards say her mood on the abdication news is unchanged, with isolation and routine continuing as before.
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Mrs. Simpson
Cannes
Cornea Lacks Blood Supply Among Human Tissues
A fact notes that among human tissues the cornea of the eye is the only tissue without blood vessels. This distinction highlights the cornea's unique avascular structure and its reliance on surrounding fluids for nourishment.
Pet Peeve about Parking Privilege and Rudeness
A reader recalls a wealthy woman parking ahead of another who was delayed in backing in. The observer calls such conduct rude and ill bred and imagines a humorous reversal to teach manners. The note invites readers to send their own Pet Peeves letters to the Editor.
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The
Enterprise
Moore Executed at Raleigh Ends Clevenger Case
Moore died by gas in Raleigh after 812 minutes with 16 pellets in acid, ending the Clevenger case. Warden Honeycutt reported no last minute reprieve as witnesses watched the execution and the condemned man left a Bible, letters, and rings for his brother in Asheville. The death certificate lists May 15, 1914 as his birth date.
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Gro
Moore
Willis Holding
Raleigh
T. G. Deweese
Love Gudger
Buncombe County
T. McGuaghey
Asheville
Mull M. Patterson
F. J. Hagan
J. B. Riddle
Morganton
Martin
Tom
Pauline
D. C
Jesus
Honeycutt
J. C. B. Ehringhaus
Supreme Court
Laurence BE. Brown
Involuntary Bankruptcy Filed Against Thomas Car Works
A petition for involuntary bankruptcy of the Thomas Car Works of High Point was filed in Greensboro by Ben L. Herman for creditors including Karpen and Brothers of Chicago Western Metal Specialty of Milwaukee and O M Edwards. The filing claims recent judgments unpaid and insolvency admitted by an officer. The court set December 18 at 2 PM for the company to appear and show cause.
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Greensboro
Thomas Car Works
High Point
Ben L. Herman
Karpen and Brothers
Chicago
Western Metal Specialty Company
Milwaukee
O. M. Edwards Comny
Johnson J. Hayes
Volatile Wheat and Cotton Futures in Early Trade
Chicago wheat futures opened modestly lower amid a hesitant market, with December about 1.28% down and May down over 1.23%. Corn also opened near unchanged to down, while New York cotton futures closed barely steady after a day of mixed quotes and a quiet spot market.
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Chicago
Class Meeting Moved to Church Dining Room
The T. E. L. Class of the First Baptist Church will meet in the church dining room this evening, correcting yesterday’s misprint. W A Hill of near Trinity received a minor forehead abrasion in a minor accident near the city limits on the Thomasville road. full accident details were not learned.
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First Baptist Church
W. A. Hill
Trinity
Thomasville Road
Air transport death rate per 1000 passenger hours
The statement notes the current average air transport death rate at about 11-2 per 1 000 000 passenger hours, indicating a low risk level in air travel.
Low Stocks Set Page on Market
New York, Dec. 11. Low-priced stocks led gains while many key issues held or fell. Foreign news dampened market momentum with little domestic change. Early trading showed rapid churn with small gains for American Zinc Celanese General Realty U S Realty U S Rubber American Radiator Houston Oil Union Pacific International Harvester Tennessee Products Butte Copper Callahan Zinc.
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American Zinc
General Realty
U. 8 Realty
U. 8
American
Houston Oil
Union Pacific
International Harvester
Tennessee Products
Butte Copper
Callahan Zinc
U. 8 Steel
Bethlehem
General Motors
Chrysler
Montgomery Ward
Sears Roebuck
American Telephone
Western Union
Anaconda
Kennecott
American Can
du Pont
N. Y. Central
Paramount Pictures
Special Terms of Court Requested by Guilford County
Guilford County commissioners adopted a resolution asking Governor Ehringhaus to call four special criminal court terms beginning January 4 February 1 March 15 and June 7 A jury was drawn for the January 4 term Clerk A Wayland Cooke reported about $3000 unclaimed funds and unknown addresses Kathleen Wrenn was hired for six months as county Girl Scout field captain at 83 33 per month.
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Greensboro
Guilford County
Ehringhaus
A. Wayland Cooke
Superior Court
Kathleen Wrenn
Red Springs Pastor and Four Children Injured Near Fayetteville
The Rev. M. E. Cotton and four of his children were hurt but not seriously when their car left the highway and struck a ditch near Fayetteville on December 11.
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Fayetteville
M. E. Cotton
Red Springs
Man Qualified as Administrator in Mary Jane Sumner Suit
Delbert Sumner of South Main Street High Point was named administrator of his deceased relative Mary Jane Sumner who died November 24 in a fatal incident. He seeks to bring suit for wrongful death and filed the qualification papers in Greensboro precinct.
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Greensboro
Pec
Delbert Sumner
South Main Street
Mary Jane Sumner
Futures Open Barely Steady Amid Realignment and Hedge Selling
In New York trading futures opened barely steady with December down and later months mixed. Prices ranged from 12.68 for December and 12.20 to 12.35 for May, with activity showing hedge selling and some months 2 to 4 points lower from previous highs.
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New York
New Orleans Cotton Prices Show Irregular Opening
New Orleans December 11. Prices displayed irregularity as the cotton market opened. Near months rose about 2 points to 12.? and December gained, January unchanged at 12.?. July dropped about 3 points to 12.?.
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New Orleans
British debt payments slip raises new concerns in Washington
The British government faced criticism in Washington as it acknowledged difficulties meeting its debt installments to the United States. Officials cited ongoing financial strain and referenced new debt plans without detailing specific failure dates.
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Washington
United States
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