King Edward Faces Decision On Marriage To Mrs Simpson
Prime Minister Baldwin told the House of Commons that King Edward has weighed between heart and throne. He said the king precipitated the crown crisis by informing Baldwin of his intention to marry Mrs Simpson when she is free. Baldwin warned government and dominions will decide on their advice once the king communicates his choice.
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Behind the Scenes Court Split over Hitler Precedent
Washington Supreme Court observers note liberal discord amid debate on a Hitler precedent and potential retirements. Washington Correspondent reports on party lines shaping the high court’s approach and future shifts.
Debates Over Methods to Curb the Supreme Court Continue
In Washington liberals split over how to curb the Supreme Court with constitutional amendments or congressional acts. Solutions face timing, ratification hurdles, and fears of future tyranny, as proponents argue about framing and the risk to protections of human liberties. See IN WASHINGTON, Page 2.
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Two Die in Georgetown Auto Crash Involving Couple
Mrs Lonnie Fletcher 31 and her brother A L Davis 42 were fatally injured when their auto crashed on the Monroe Alexandria highway two miles south of Georgetown. Lonnie Fletcher husband of Mrs Fletcher was slightly hurt. he works as a mechanic for Twin City Motor company. The direct cause of the accident could not be given.
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Pope Pius XI Slowed by Partial Paralysis
Pope Pius XI, 79, stayed in bed in Vatican City as doctors urge rest to combat partial paralysis. Officials said his condition is satisfactory after a night of rest, while he shows irritation at the imposed restraint. See Pope Better, Page 2.
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Mrs. Simpson Dominates London Talk As Crisis Unfolds
Londoners discuss Mrs. Simpson as a national issue with mixed sentiments. A bookkeeper condemns the king, while others praise Anglo American ties. Hyde Park crowds debate the king’s marriage plans amid public screen notices delaying coverage.
Local Monroe Woman Annie Biedenharn Dies Suddenly
Mrs Annie Biedenharn 67 wife of Joseph A Biedenharn president of Ouachita Coca Cola Bottling died suddenly at 4 30 am Monday at her Riverside Drive home Funeral services under Christian Science auspices will be held at 4 pm Tuesday Interment will follow later She had lived in Monroe 23 years coming here from Wickliffe Page 2
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Woman at Orleans Held in Slaying
New Orleans police detained 38 year old Carrie Lenard on a tentative murder charge in the stabbing death of her husband George Lenard 38 in their apartment. Police say a seven inch butcher knife caused the fatal wound after a day of quarrel. Lenard admitted stabbing but gave no reason.
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King Edward VIII Crisis Draws Sharply Mixed Reactions
Editor H L Mencken reports from Baltimore on the British royal crisis sparked by Edward VIII’s plan to marry Wallis Warfield Simpson. He argues the king acted badly in a comedy that turns toward farce as public sympathy for the royal couple collides with constitutional and social upheaval.
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High Court decisions may be made today on five cases
Supreme Court reconvenes after recess with possible rulings on five New Deal cases. Among them an eastern standard time noon decision on Duke Power Company challenge to government loans for publicly owned hydro plants. Other matters include a presidential embargo on arms shipments to Bolivia and Paraguay.
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Crisis conference on Downing Street meeting with Baldwin and Simon
Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin and Home Secretary John Simon exit No 10 after a crisis conference. The somber pair carry grave expressions as they prepare to brief parliament on the national emergency.
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Earl of Warwick to File Divorce Suit
Hollywood December 17 The Earl of Warwick a contract actor at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer here says he has instructed his London solicitors to file for divorce against his wife the Countess of Warwick.
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Winter sends cold weather into south storms strike
Winter drives a spearhead of cold into the middle United States while east and south endure summer like rains. Sub zero temperatures hit Iowa and Minnesota. Snow 6 inches blocks roads. two lake freighters go aground. A Detroit fire kills five, injures eight as tornadic winds hit several Southern states.
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Mrs Simpson Takes 10 Bed to Gain Rest
Mrs Wallis Simpson arrives in Cannes after a two day France flight seeking rest from Britain’s monarchial crisis. She will stay at villa Lou Vier under protection of friends Mr and Mrs Herman Rogers of New York while the king-to-be weighs his decision back in England.
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