Legislators Push Plans To Change Constitution
Washington December 4 A wave of constitutional amendments will be proposed in the new Congress aimed at keeping the U S out of war and broadening federal control over agriculture and industry Senator Lagan plans to seek a law granting Congress power to regulate production affecting interstate or foreign commerce A referendum to veto war declarations and a neutral war prohibition measure are also under consideration with other curbs on the Supreme Court and tax exempt securities proposals anticipated among the reads.
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John Fischer
Washington
America
Congress
Lagan
D-Ky
Logan
United States
Frazier
R-Nd
Nye
Norvis
Supreme Court
Ambitious constitutional amendments face doubtful odds
The text hints at proposals including a six year presidential term and civil service for all except top posts. Judging by past records, few of the suggested amendments are likely to be adopted.
Speculation revived on courthouse project funding plan
Architect Monard outlined grant prospects and county share for a courthouse project estimated at 44 000 dollars. If grant succeeds a seven percent architectural fee applies. if rejected, costs cover plans and data. Commissioners weigh financing via bonds or higher millage after reviewing similar local projects and earlier WPA repaint approval.
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Monard
Loci Haven
Clearfield
Lock Haven
Works Progress Administration
Actress thwarted as bodyguard blocks unauthorized shot
Mrs. Simpson travels to Cannes with minimal baggage when Nadia Dauty seeks a photo in the hotel lobby. A hotel employee bodyguard pushes the actress aside, knocking her hat and camera to the floor as they resume their journey.
Revolving Showroom Opens at Chrysler Building
The International Automobile Salon in the Chrysler Building New York debuts a revolving showroom floor and invisible glass display behind a vast lighting system. Visitors view Chrysler De Soto Dodge and Plymouth models in motion, with a second floor theater for car test films and a Major Bowes trophy display.
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New International Automobile Salon
Chrysler
New York City
America
de Soto
Dodge
Plymouth
Major Bowes
Chrysler Corporation
Vis
Crisis era encounter in Edward era briefing scene
An amateur photographer was knocked aside by a secretary and struck back during a brief clash. The party then drove away in a dark blue Buick sedan with British plates, allegedly purchased by King Edward. Mrs. Simpson, who arrived from England incognito, was identified only by ship officers.
Advise Edward VIII in Nuptials Crisis
The article recounts the King Edward VIII crisis over his plan to wed Wallis Simpson. It details cabinet discussions with Major Alexander Hardinge and Walter Monckton, editorials urging restraint, and varied newspaper reactions from Times, Express, News Chronicle, Manchester Guardian, and Daily Mail.
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Edward VIII
England
the Express
Strke
News Chronicle
Edward
Daily Mail
Approval Continues On King's Marriage Question
Readers debate the monarchs private life as a possible marriage to an American friend while avoiding the Queen title. Reminiscences recall wartime bravado and a Welsh poverty tour, and praise the king’s informal visits and tea with Mrs Jones. A porter jokes about bishops, a student questions the king’s happiness and need for a companion.
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Wales
Mrs. Jones
Wisl
Controversy Over Royal Marriage and Labor Gain Debate
A schoolmistress objects to royal meddling in business while Harry Pollitt urges Labour to seize power and advocates allowing the king to marry freely to ease European distress, arguing the government should refocus to prevent a powder keg situation.
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Edward
Sch
Harry Pollitt
Europe
Labor Party
Obituary for Dr Byron David Wenry of Endicott Wash
Friends receive with sorrow the death of Dr Byron David Wenry 60 of Endicott Washington a native of Hamilton born June 5 1876 He was a noted eye specialist and businessman who retired from general practice and later focused on ophthalmology He studied in Philadelphia and Europe and owned wheat ranches while active in many interests He leaves a widow a son and a daughter and several siblings. The funeral details were not listed.
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Byron David Wenry
Hamilton
Endicott
Wash
Colfax Hospital
William L. Henry
Jefferson Medical School
Philadelphia
Lawson
Brookville
West
Europe
Washington
Washington State
Daniel Henry
Eloda Niel
Gertrude Croasman
A. P. Sutter
Valier
Monarch’s Plight in Love Saga Signals Constitutional Constraint
Edward faces limits on public reply as constitutional rules prevent radio broadcasts and parliamentary appearances. Baldwin would renegotiate if the king sought direct appeal, while speculation swirls about abdication, succession, and Mrs Simpson’s potential future title. The duchy income and royal titles anchor the issue.
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Edward
Stanley Baldwin
Mrs Simpson
Duke of York
Ling
Baldwin
Duchy of Cornwall
England
George
Fifth Avenue
New York
Crown
Cornwall
Wallis Simpson
David Windsor
James II
Stuart
Woodpile Disappears Signals Shift to Other Fuels
Secretary J Hansell French says Pennsylvania farm homes rapidly switch from farm wood to alternative fuels. The proverb about the old oaken bucket echoes as wood supplies dwindle and farms adopt new energy sources.
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J. Hansell French
Pennsylvania
Editorials Split Over King Edward and Mrs Wallis Simpson
A selection of American papers weigh King Edward VIII’s plan to wed Mrs Wallis Simpson against ministerial and imperial opposition. The New York Times emphasizes constitutional limits, while other editorials mock the monarchy yet stress Britain’s enduring governance and willingness to “carry on.”
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Simpson
Conservative Times
King Edward
Wallis Simpson
New York Times
William Allen White
Emporia Gazette
Buckingham Palace
Subrosa Cilie
Kansas City Star
Baldwin
Washington
D. C
Evening Star
Great Britain
Loin of Pork With Grapefruit Recipe Tip
NEA SERVICE presents a roast pork method with grapefruit flavor. Use six pounds pork loin, grapefruit juice, brown sugar, and grapefruit halves. Sear 15 minutes, slow roast at reduced heat, baste with juice and sugar, add grapefruit segments near end, and plate with watercress. Also suggests broiled grapefruit rounds with brown sugar and optional cherries.
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NEA
State shields its little trees in winter protection
The State Department of Forests and Waters plans to bed about forty million liters of trees for winter by lightly covering nurseries with straw and pine needles. Oats will be sown between transplant rows to insulate soil, aiding spring growth for shipment starting April 1. Over 500 applications have been received for next spring deliveries, at two dollars per thousand, with transport costs paid by the planter. Copper sheathing for the Constitution by Paul Revere is noted.
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Harrisburg
State Department of Forests and Waters
Department of Forests and Waters
Liquor Board Expands Staff With Training Plan
Harrisburg December 4 The Liquor Control Board orders 40 new field men to report December 14 for two weeks training. The board will add 125 agents before year end, with three training classes planned. Among yesterday’s 25 enforcement officers and 15 licensing investigators, the staff rises to 82. Field work will be separated with 50 licenses and 75 enforcement under the new plan.
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Harrisburg
Liquor Centrel Board
Toyland Toy Distribution Under Community Drive
The National Youth Administration will supply labor and facilities for toy repair and storage from collection to distribution. Indiana Borough provides rooms and work benches, Charles Bromberick sets up equipment, Stew art's and Bryan's Hardware furnish paint brushes. Boy Scout headquarters will link the Gazette with groups and handle publicity. Toys have begun arriving at Community Center and volunteers repair them by hand as the Toyland drive proceeds.
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National Youth Administration
Indiana Borough
Charles Bromberick
Stewart's
Bryan
Boy Scout
Gazette
Indiana
Santa Claus
Toyland, Toyland
Dear Little Girl
Boyland
Pittsburgh Markets Reported Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices
Livestock prices in Pittsburgh on December 4 show hogs steady to 10 cents higher with 1300-1500 lb. hogs at 10.40-10.50, top 10.60. cattle at 9.50 for top steers, calves 50 steady, dealers paying 11.00-11.50 for good to choice. sheep limited trade, fat lambs 8.75-9.00, sheep 4.25. Produce markets list apples, potatoes, butter, eggs, cheese, poultry with varied steady to unsettled quotes. note odd automobile engine line at end.
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New York
Jonathans
Wealthies
Mackintoshes
Baldwins
Kings
Pennsylvania
Black Twigs
Virginia Delicious
Maine
Ohio
Idaho
Russell
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