Archbishop calls nation to renew faith as king’s birthday mark
The Archbishop of Canterbury urged Britain to rededicate itself to Christian life amid royal events. King George VI, 41, worked at Buckingham Palace on his birthday with Queen Elizabeth ill but not bedridden. Edward VIII’s abdication and marriage to Wallis Simpson dominated the scene, while Windsor and Hyde Park salutes marked the day.
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Church of England
Piccadilly
Elizabeth
Behind the Scenes in Washington Constitution Conference
Experts to attend conference in Washington to discuss constitutional issues. C 1. 0. Craves ousting fun for royalty.
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Constitution
Conference in Washington to discuss curb on Supreme Court power
In a sweeping 1937 development, a national conference in Washington will gather prominent groups and individuals to debate constitutional limits on the Supreme Court. Roosevelt’s unpublicized backing is sought and lawmakers like Senator Norris may chair the effort. Delegates include AFL leaders, CIO officials, governors, and legal scholars.
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United States Supreme Court
Roosevelt
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Senate Judiciary Committee
Assembly
American Federation of Labor
Committee For Industrial Organization
American Farm Bureau Federation
Henry F. Ashurst
Arizona
Congress
Bloody Civil War in China Likely After Chang Revolt
Reports from Peiping say the 105th division of the northeast army revolted and seized its commander Chang Hsueh Liang, who jailed Chiang Kai-Shek. Nanking warns of civil war as the government massed forces on Shensi’s border to secure Chiang’s release, with Yu Yu Jen traveling to Loyang to negotiate.
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Yu Yu-Jen
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Sian
Hohan
Chiang
Marshal Chang
Johnson Named Head of Louisiana Social Security Program
A. R. Johnson, previously deputy State banking commissioner, was named executive head of Louisiana s social security program by the state welfare board. He will oversee aid to the aged the needy blind and to mothers and dependent children as welfare commissioner.
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Baton Rouge
A. R. Johnson
State Welfare Board
Louisiana
Harry J. Early
Johnson
Richard W. Leche
Homer
Louisiana State University
State Banking Department
Harvard University
University of Virginia
American Bank and Trust Company
New Orleans
Couple Charged In Poisoning Of Girl In Wilmington
In Wilmington North Carolina a boilermaker E L Smoak and his housekeeper Genette Harker were charged with poisoning Smoak's 15 year old daughter after she objected to their relationship. The case ties to the deaths of his two wives under similar circumstances with an autopsy planned after exhumation in Orangeburg South Carolina.
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Wilmington
N. C
Youngs
John J. Burney
Burney
Orangeburg
S. C
E. L. Smoak
South Carolina
Genette Harker
Sidewalk Fireworks Sale Allowed After Council Hearing
Monroe officials announced that sidewalk sales of Christmas fireworks will be allowed this season despite complaints. Mayor Arnold Bernstein and Police Chief C R Tidwell cited late petition timing and fairness to young merchants who invested in stock. Next year the council and police may reconsider the policy.
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City Commission Council
Arnold Bernstein
C. R. Tidwell
Commission Council
DeSiard Street
Santa Beats Death Specter: Sidewalk Sale Story
In Kansas City and Omaha a Christmas miracle gesture by Santa Claus brightens two poor children. Five year old Charles Mendenhall in Kansas City hospital and three year old Johnny Hernandez in Omaha hospital enjoy toys and a glittering tree though doctors fear they may not survive their illnesses before Christmas.
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Santa Claus
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Johnny Hernandez
Omaha
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Mercy Hospital
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Twenty First Child Birth in Benton Harbor Family
A Benton Harbor factory worker and his wife welcomed their 21st child, a 7 12 pound son born Sunday at the Caesar ian birth. The Hungerfords now have 19 living children, the oldest a 30 year old daughter, including one set of 4 year old twins. The father is 55 years old.
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Benton Harbor, Mich
U“P
Benton Harbor
Fred Hungerford
Hungerford
Former King Edward Begins Life Anew On Big Austrian Estate
The Duke of Windsor formerly King Edward VIII begins life as a private citizen at Enzesfeld estate near Vienna 25 miles from the city. He arrived after exile travels from England via France Switzerland and Austria amid guarded surroundings and plans to wed Mrs. Wallis Simpson once the moment is right.
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Edward VIII
England
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Eugene de Rothschild
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France
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Good Fellows Fund Nears Halfway Mark Before Christmas
Letters from underprivileged children and poor parents pour in as the Good Fellows Fund reaches 524.95 with ten days left before Christmas. Recipients urge the public to double this amount, aiming to beat last year’s shortfall of one thousand dollars amid improving business conditions.
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Good Fellows Fund
Pension Levy Registrations Pour In Fast
Washington reports strong participation in federal pension accounts with about 2.2 million employer forms and 22 million from workers filed. Officials see no need for a second deadline extension as many employers and employees edged past the required filings, though delinquent actions are expected to be limited.
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Social Security Board
Baltimore
Wally Simpson Gets New Guards in Cannes
In Cannes France a Surete Nationale detective becomes a special guard for Mrs Wallis War field Simpson amid abusive letters about her royal ties. French guards remain at the estate while Scotland Yard detectives depart. A new chauffeur replaces George Ladbrook as guarding duties begin.
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England
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Lou Vier
Scotland Yard
London
University of Wisconsin considers end of Frank presidency
Partisan lines formed today for reports describing an imminent move to end Dr. Glenn Frank's tenure as UW president. Reports said the university regents may decide at a special meeting on Wednesday.
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Wis
Glenn Frank
University of Wisconsin
University Regents
Grid Player Delivers Odd Defense Against Car
Atlanta reports 15 year old Jack McSherry, a junior high grid star, straight-armed an automobile after chasing a football into a street. He escaped with a wrenched wrist and bruises while the car required radiator grill repairs at a local garage.
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Jack McSherry
Queen Mary 10 Take Place As Throne Power
New York dispatch notes Queen Mary at sixty nine regains behind the scenes influence in Britain's empire shift under King George VI with Queen Elizabeth amid a Baldwin led regime change. Analysts say she previously guided George V and may reassert sway in state affairs.
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Roger D. Greene
New York
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George V
Stanley Baldwin
Wallis Simpson
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Treasury reports 41 millionaires in 1935 income data
The Treasury announced 41 incomes of 1 million dollars or more in 1935, with 1,003,000 plus total income numbers and 4.47 million tax returns filed. It notes 23 earners between 1 and 1.5 million, eight between 1.5 and 2 million, seven between 3 and 4 million, and one over 4 million, though names are not disclosed.
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Washington
United States
Treasury
Arkansas Court Reporter Killed In Auto Crash
Walter Cawthon of El Dorado Arkansas, ex-officio court reporter for Union county, was killed when a car struck a bridge railing in Ruston Louisiana. Two companions, Tom Plair and his son Cecil Plair, both of El Dorado, suffered skull fractures and injuries. Two hitchhikers were unhurt.
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Walter Cawthon
el Dorado
Ark
Union County
Tom Plair
Cecil Plair
Press works to aid needy on Christmas
Memphis and southern newspapers lead charity drives to help forgotten folk. Funds approaching 50000 dollars with almost all going to recipients. Memphis Press-Scimiter hosts a 3000 child party with white and black children. Commercial Appeal and American Legion back food and coal for 500 families. Knoxville News-Sentinel runs annual O’Dimes. Nashville Tennessean coordinates a 24-syndicate effort.
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American Legion
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Journal
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Increase Shown in Lint and Linte Consumption
Washington report shows November lint consumption at 526 695 bales and lint consumption at 63 767 bales, down from October totals and up from last November. On hand figures indicate consuming establishments hold 1 782 250 bales lint and 193 190 linters, with public storage at 8 418 408 bales lint and 54 762 linters.
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