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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1936
Page
1
London reports Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin moves to a full Parliament session and plans a possible flat confidence vote on his stance regarding Edward VIII and Wallis Warfield Simpson. Sources say outcomes could include abdication resignation or open conflict between king and cabinet.
London reports say a large majority of England's political leaders expect King Edward to abdicate to resolve the empire crisis over his planned marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson. Prime Minister Baldwin is said to inform the Commons of the king's decision in coming days, though no final ruling is guaranteed.
Prime Minister Baldwin remains firm on his stance regarding King Edward VIII’s marriage to Wallis Simpson. Parliament prepares for a decisive address after a night of government talks. Dominions consult, a royal decision looms, while Mrs Simpson denies signing documents as tensions rise across the empire.
Oswaldo Aranha Brazil’s minister to Washington urged the American republics to ratify all five inter-American peace treaties. He spoke before the inter-American peace conference committee on peace organization as it considered Secretary Hull’s resolution urging complete ratification of measures dating back to 1923. The five pacts include the 1923 Gondra treaty, the 1928 Kellogg-Briand pact, the 1929 conciliation convention, the 1929 inter-American arbitration convention, and the 1933 non aggression and anti-war treaty.
Spanish embassy charged a German Junkers aircraft attacked a French plane in insurgent territory. Four passengers were wounded when the craft, bearing French insignia, crashed at Pastrana. Reported victims include Andre Chateau and Louis Delapree, with others unhurt. Madrid officials decried the incident as shocking.
London December 9 watchers at Fort Belvedere say about 10000 letters have poured into King Edward's country home as his plan to wed Wallis Warfield Simpson creates a crisis. The postman shifted from bicycle to motorcycle and sidecar, then to a truck delivering mail to the Belvedere front door.
Attorney General Clarence V. Beck and State Engineer George Knapp will travel to Lamar to confer on the Caddoa dam project on the Arkansas River. Western Kansas and eastern Colorado water users will attend. If built, the dam would be financed by the War Department as flood control and water conservation, with Kansas purchasing the site. Cost and water division details depend on an agreement and state ratification.
The commerce department reported that pre Christmas trade looks better than any year since 1929. Business was stimulated by wage increases bonuses and extra dividends, providing a sales stimulus missing in recent years.
The stock market index averaging 60 stocks closed at 70.6, up from yesterday's 70.1. Investors watched notable movements across leading issues as traders assessed gains and risks in the market.
A KLM Douglas DC2 transport bound for Amsterdam crashed near Croydon airdrome in heavy fog. Fourteen aboard died including autogyro inventor Juan de la Cierva and Admiral Arvid Lindman. three survived with injuries. Witnesses recalled a sudden fire and debris in a burning house. De la Cierva had advanced autogyro studies dating back to 1912 and flights with King Alfonso.
Eight women were overcome by gas fumes in the basement of a Baptist church during a business and professional women's club meeting in Clay Center Kansas. Forty others fainted and were treated. officials suspect a pilot light in the furnace caused fumes to escape and dissipate.
Wheat surged more than two cents a bushel to 1.28 and a half, the highest since 1929, as European buyers and a heavy domestic flour trade spurred buying. Corn rose near the peak, while oats and rye also reached new multi year highs.
Tokyo December 9 The Japanese Privy Council warned the government and pressed Premier Kaki Hirota and Foreign Minister Hachiro Arita after a lengthy session. Councillors urged caution, questioned a possible resignation, and criticized Arita's diplomatic replies while noting China, Saiyuan Inner Mongolia, and the German pact.
Six people are dead from a two car collision 18 miles south of Topeka at highways 50 N and 75 in Osage county. Jack Farley president of Farley Machine Works and Dale Ruff of Manhattan died early today. Four others perished or died later in Topeka hospitals. Coroner Dr. Fritts noted no witnesses and did not assign blame or plan for an inquest. The deceased include R L Gormley Tulsa Sam Wentworth Hutchinson and Paul B Vautravers Topeka.
Spanish government air units bombed the fascist front at Casa del Campo Park and Retamares base near Madrid in retaliation after 28 insurgent planes attacked. Government commanders sought to forestall a perceived Franco attack, ordering all militia to remain at readiness for a potential big push as insurgent batteries and planes pressed the lines.
Pasadena delegates report that President Edward A. O Neal of the American Farm Bureau Federation says farmers will demand changes in the constitution if needed to secure parity of income for agriculture. He backs soil conservation and calls honest money a major issue, while Secretary Wallace outlines plans for greater economic security for farmers and farm wage earners.
Rochester Minnesota December 9 Walter A Huxman governor elect of Kansas said Mrs Huxman would have a thyroid operation at St Marys hospital tomorrow If all goes well they expect to return to Kansas tomorrow night He said Mrs Huxman probably would stay three weeks here
Vatican officials report Pope Pius XI showing steady improvement after a slight paralysis of the legs. He is expected to be entirely restored to active duty within a few days though he remains in bed per doctors orders.
Manhattan Kansas December 9 E H Leker executive secretary of the state agricultural conservation committee said the committee has certified 6035 applications for payment under the conservation program. The applications involve payment of 647673 dollars to Kansas farmers.
Washington predicts more farmers will share in the $500 million benefit payments under the 1937 federal farm program. Officials list bigger participation by small operators, dairymen, ranchers, and stockmen, with two payment classes for reducing crop acreage and boosting soil fertility. Congress must appropriate funds.
Des Moines Iowa December 9 The Rev Clifton E Rash pastor of the First Federated church voluntary resigns his regular salary of 275 a month and will rely on what members contribute He will accept no more than the amount he would have earned under the previous salary plan Rash says the move is religious not financial He began in Des Moines in February 1922 after serving in Chase Lyons Plainsville and Topeka and educated at Salina Normal University and Drake University.
Wichita officials and property owners voiced unanimous opposition at an Army Engineers hearing on two proposed federal flood control schemes for Wichita costing about 4.25 million dollars. Lieut Col E Reybold said local interests cannot meet act requirements as 117 miles of dikes along the Arkansas rivers Chisholm Creek and Big Slouch would affect roughly 19 000 acres.
A spokesman said five railroad brotherhoods plan to ask for a wage increase affecting more than 309,000 railroad workers. The action was disclosed in Cleveland on December 9 by the union officials spokesman era Glaske for Frigidaire.
Shawnee County case argues Kansas absentee voting violates secrecy and equal protection. Plaintiffs Seth C. Lemons and Jesse C. Underwood, Democrats, claim ballots accessible to bedridden voters unfairly shifted outcomes. defendants cite secrecy as secondary to effective suffrage. Combs and Willeats defeated opponents by margins shown without absentee totals.
Warren Heinie Karnes, sentenced to 40 years for second degree murder in the 1925 killing of Lawrence taxi operator W. E. Monk, is released after serving about 20 years with good behavior credits. Governor Landon signed a November 25 commutation. Karnes plans to live in Arizona with his wife.
Topeka dispatch reports Federal Meteorologist S. D. Flora predicts temperatures across Kansas will dip to 35 to 40 degrees Thursday with clouds over the east and slight chance of precipitation. Western areas enjoy clear skies and tonight’s lows around 25 to 80 degrees. yesterday’s high reached 48 in Topeka.
Dakar December 9 searchers for the missing four motor Southern Cross refused to abandon hope of finding its five occupants alive. The plane piloted by Mermoz reportedly descended into the ocean after a motor failed on the Brazil flight. Mermoz, famed French aviator, noted for resourcefulness, and three French warships joined the search.
The 50 year old West Dorado woman Miss Aldie Haver left $3000 to the University of Kansas Endowment Association in her will. Prof Olin Templin said KU was aware of the gift but details were not yet received. Alumni records show Miss Haver did not attend KU. West Hills homesites selling rapidly with select lots available now.
University of Kansas athletic board, called by Chancellor E H Lindley, will dine at 5 30 p m at Hotel Eldridge then convene a regular session to discuss finances amid football revenue shortfalls and the $150 000 stadium bond debt. The agenda centers on budget issues and potential staff shakeups.
The Douglas County Farmers Union schedules its annual meeting for Saturday December 12 at Lone Star hall starting 11 o clock with a noon dinner. State Senator John Frost of Blue Rapids vice president will speak in the afternoon, joined by Mrs Frost. George Hobbs of Farmers Union Livestock Commission Co Kansas City will attend. The afternoon business session will include officer elections. Depositors at the Bank of Winchester paid 100 percent of deposits after its August closure with a 7 percent dividend as trustee George W Riley confirms.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with colder temperatures. Morning cloudiness varies by city, from clear at Garden City to cloudy at Manhattan and Wichita. Dirt roads fair in Pittsburg, Manhattan, and Garden City. tinaglas county roads reported good. Local office records note noon readings and yesterday’s maximum and today’s minimum.
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