Roosevelt Christmas plans unfold amid Roosevelt Jr illness
President Franklin D Roosevelt faces a disrupted Christmas as Franklin Jr battles a sinus infection. Grandchildren and relatives plan a White House holiday with two trees in the east room, gift wraps, and a Dickens reading after carols and the lighting of the nation's Christmas tree.
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Sigrid Arne Washington
Franklin Roosevelt, Jr
White House
Roosevelts
Franklin, Jr
Boston
Sara DeLano Roosevelt
Sissie
Buzzie Dall
Anna Dall Boettiger
Eleanor
Curtis
James Roosevelt
Sara DeLano
Kate
Fort Worth
Elliott Roosevelts
Ruth Chandler
Elliott, Jr
Elliott Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Donner Roosevelt
John Roosevelt
Harvard
Ethel du Pont
Pennsylvania Avenue
Charles Dickens
Christmas fund drives across southern papers
Newspapers from Chattanooga to New Orleans join Salvation Army, Empty Stocking Fund, Toy Bowl and other efforts. They promote year end drives for toys, candy, clothes and support for 10 families, with events, clubs, subscriptions, and radio programs to stimulate giving.
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Chattanooga, Tenn
Salvation Army
Chattanooga Times
Adolph Ochs
Florida
Jacksonville Journal
Happy Hearts” Club
Miami Herald
News
New Orleans Times-Picayune
The
Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta Journal
Birmingham
Ala
News and Age Herald
Charlotte
N. C
Observer
Charlotte News
Mobile
Press Register
Ladies of Charity
Junior League
Columbo's Mother Believes He's Alive After Shooting Death
Julia Columbo clings to a dream that her son Russ Columbo is alive. On December 14, she celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary with Nicholas. Russ, a screen and radio crooner, had been killed in Hollywood on September 3, 1934, as his mother lay ill.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Russ Columbo
Julia Columbo
Nicholas
Russ
Columbo
Hollywood
Inst Gn
Monroe Officials Permit Firework Sales In Fire District This Christmas
A Monroe statement by Mayor Arnold Bernstein and Police Superintendent C R Tidwell says that fireworks may continue to be sold within the fire district during Christmas. They note business leaders petitioned to limit sales outside the district but conclude action cannot proceed this year and promise serious consideration next year if repeated.
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City of
Monroe
Tidwell
Arnold Bernstein
C. R. Tidwell
Good Fellows Fund Appeals for Christmas Aid
The Good Fellows seek over a thousand dollars to fund food clothes and toys for the poor in the parish and city who lacked aid last Christmas. Donations to the Good Fellows Fund will be distributed irrespective of race or creed, based on need, and should be mailed to The News Star or The World at 110 North Second Street Monroe.
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Good Fellows
Good Fellows Fund
News-Star
the World
North Second Street
Monroe
Santa Beats a Dying Boy on Christmas Day
A frail child named Charles with pemphigus enjoys a final Christmas moment on a new tricycle after a kind mother learns of his case and nurses report. Doctors had predicted he would die within a month, but the tale ends as death arrives before Santa Claus.
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Charles
Santa Claus
Earth shocks felt in North Bay and Calander
Slight earthquakes were felt today in North Bay and Calander, home of the Dionne quintuplets. The tremors lasted up to thirty seconds and caused no visible damage.
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North Bay
Ont
Callander
Queen Mary as The Royal Shepherd of England
Biographers portray Queen Mary as a strict, controlling consort who influenced George V and Edward VIII. She reportedly warned Edward about Wallis Simpson and maintained firm royal etiquette. Her long reign is viewed as a stabilizing force after Edward VII and a bridge to modern times.
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Queen Mary
Teck
Edward VII
Duke of Clarence
George
London
Edward
George V
Buckingham Palace
Mary
Baldwin
Simpson
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Bertie
Mrs. Simpson
Baltimore
J. B. Priestley
Fakenham
Pope Pius XI Faces Complicated Leg Condition
Vatican officials report the Holy Father suffers circulatory stagnation causing leg pain and a grave varicose condition in the left leg, complicating mobility as of December 14. The update notes intensified symptoms but provides no change in overall prognosis.
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Vatican City
Pius XI
Holy Father
Supreme Court Sends Power Loan Case Back to Courts
The Supreme Court returned litigation over a $2,852,000 public works loan to Greenwood county South Carolina for a Buzzard Roost hydro plant to the district and circuit courts for further action. The court stated it would not judge evidence relevancy and criticized improper procedure by both lower courts.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Public Works Administration
Duke Power Company
Greenwood County
South Carolina
Buzzard Roost
Circuit Court of Appeals
Charlotte
N. C
Circuit Court
Federal District Court
District Court
Lament and resolve as Archbishop critiques Edward and hails new reign
The archbishop denounces Edward's conduct and social circle while urging a nation recall to Christian standards. He previews a national broadcast to call for renewed allegiance to Christ and ends with a blessing for George VI as the new king and a brighter era begins.
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Edward
Christ
George VI
Eastern Air starts Houston-New Orleans route with 14 seat liner
A 14 passenger Eastern Airliner departed Shushan airport for Houston inaugurating a service extending Eastern sky lanes from New York to Houston via New Orleans. Beaumont Houston and New Orleans officials and former film star Marguerite Clark Williams attended. Captain E V Rickenbacker supervised the flight and said one round trip daily will be operated. The plane to be used on opening flight will be christened the City of Houston tomorrow in Houston.
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New Orleans
Eastern
Shushan
Houston
Tex
Eastern Air
New York
Beaumont
Marguerite Clark Williams
E. V. Rickenbacker
Wedell-Williams Air Service Corporation
Eastern Airlines
Williams
City of
Rickenbacker
Two Men Wounded in Little Rock Cafe Shooting
In Little Rock Arkansas two men were critically wounded in a cafe shooting. Jack Mann 27 a former employee at Jack Steele's cafe and Victor Nordstrom 43 of Minneapolis were both injured when Jack Steele 45 claimed self defense after Mann threatened to wreck the case. Nordstrom suffered a head wound with a bullet lodged in the brain.
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Little Rock
Ark
Jack Steele
Jack Mann
Steele
Victor Nordstrom
Minneapolis
W. B. Thompson
Mann
Nordstrom
Former king touring Austria enjoys privacy and sports life
The former king, a frequent traveler with Mrs. Simpson in memory, visits Austria and is welcomed by officials and media. He enjoys alpine skiing and local dishes, while crowds glimpse him at stations. The duke, tied to Enzesfeld and a baron’s estate, pets his Cairn terrier Slippers during stops.
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Simpson
Wienerwalder
Austria
Enzesfeld
Kathleen Wolff
Philadelphia
Alps
Eurich
Switzerland
Innsbruck
Salzburg
Tax figures show income and tax patterns by brackets for 1935
The report notes 1935 net income totals and tax payments by income brackets from under 5 000 up to over 1 900 000. Millionaires paid 6 3 percent of taxes on a 0 5 percent share of income while salaries dominated receipts and dividends went to the wealthiest group. Net capital losses were 147 5 million against 183 8 million in 1934 and final 1935 figures will rise slightly with final returns.
Letters from Mrs Simpson depict calm post abdication period
The text notes that none of the letters to Mrs Simpson contained direct threats to her safety and that she, after a quiet weekend of reading and writing, hopes to resume activity including golf if weather permits. It adds that Edward, now Duke of Windsor, had not spoken since reaching Austria last night and that Mrs Simpson plans to stay at the villa through Christmas.
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Ters
Edward
Duke of Windsor
Wallis
Austria
Talker Stillman Weakens as Speech Continues
In Ocala Florida on December 14 the status of Arthur Stillman grew weaker yet he remained vocal in a steady stream of talk. Doctors report pressure on the brain area governing speech as the cause of his ongoing communication.
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Ocala, Fla
Howard Stillman
Stillman
Cotton futures close steady despite late gains and political talk
In New Orleans on December 14 the cotton market ended with mixed intraday moves and closed steady. December slipped to 12.63, March opened 12.41, and May rose near 50 cents to 12.29. October 1937 surged, exports reached 22,326 bales, spot prices remained steady with low middling 11.70 and middling 12.85 amid activity on 3,024,000 bales government loan plans.
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New Orleans
Washington
Cotton futures rise on Wall Street and grains in New York
Cotton moved higher on active demand on Wall Street and western buying aided by grains gains. March advanced from 12.42 to 12.48 and traded near highs before closing steady or higher by 6 to 17 points. Spot middling held at 13.03 with futures finishing mixed to higher.
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New York
Wall Street
Siars
Call Money Market Report from New York
Call money remains steady at 1 percent for the day. Prime commercial paper ranges 3 to 4 percent. Time loans hold at 60 days 11 4 percent, 11 6 for longer terms. Bankers acceptances unchanged with 30 days 3 11 1 8, up to 60 90 days 3 16 1 8. Rediscount rate set at 11 1 2 percent by the New York reserve bank.
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New York
N. Y. Reserve Bank
Cottonseed Oil Prices Move Higher in New Orleans
In New Orleans on December 14 cottonseed oil finished strong with bleachable prime summer yellow at 11.05 to 11.25. Prime crude listed at 10.0 with futures showing Dec at 10.85b and contracts for Jan March 10.98b May 11.11b July 11.13b.
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New Orleans
Hee
Pension Levy Affects 1.65 Million Rail Workers
Railroads report voluntary cooperation for registration under a new pension act pending court ruling. About 1,650,000 workers likely affected as forms circulate. No penalties for failing to register, but general tax penalties apply to others. One percent payroll tax begins February for January wages, with cross checks planned between employer and employee forms.
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Railroad Retirement Board
Markets at a Glance Stock Upturn Spreads Across Sectors
Markets at a Glance reports firm stocks led by steels and utilities in New York with bonds improving and converts following. Curb market higher with utilities in front and foreign exchange gaining. Cotton grain and sugar firmer with bullish quotas. coffee higher on trade buying. Chicago wheat buoyant on export demand while corn rises on wheat influence. Cattle fall 25 to 40 cents and hogs steady to down with top at 10.25.
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New York
Chicago
Wheat futures surge in Chicago buying rush
Chicago wheat futures climbed early with gains up to nearly five cents per bushel as December and May contracts moved sharply before steadying. Corn and oats followed with mixed gains and losses, closing higher for wheat and mixed for corn and oats.
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Chicago
Potatoes Steady as U S Shipments Rise in Midwest Market
Chicago reports steady potato trading with moderate supplies and slow demand. U S shipments totaled 605 Saturday and 26 Sunday with prices for Idaho Russet Burbanks and Colorado Red McClures varied by quality and grade.
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Chicago
USDA
U. S
Idaho
Michigan Russet Rurals
Butter and Bons Prices Report Chicago Market
Butter and eggs market report from Chicago dated December 14 shows prices for butter, eggs and related grades. Butter figures include firmer creamery specials 93 score and extras 92 with firsts around 88 to 91 and standards near 90. Eggs prices show weak extra firsts and graded firsts with current receipts and refrigerator categories listed.
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Chicago
Sugar futures firm on bullish quota interpretation
Sugar futures in New York rose as traders bought on bullish quota figures. January closed around 2.90 with September near 2.92, trading activity reaching 14,400 tons, while other months showed slight gains or steady levels in the final hour.
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New York
Mutinous Chang Seizes Power as Nanking Tensions Rise
Reports from Peiping and Nanking describe General Chang Hsueh-liang leading a mutiny to topple the government. He faces arrest and trial before the military affairs commission amid counter moves by anti-communist forces and looming clashes along the Hwang Ho river. The rebel leader commands about 100,000 troops with 75,000 armed, while possible aid from Chu Teh and Mao Tse-tung’s communist armies is noted.
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Chang
Yen
Lian
Marshal Chang
Chiang
Japan
Military Affairs Commission
Peiping
Tungkwan
Shensi
Chu Ten
Mao Tze-Tung
Nankingernment
Hwang Ho River
Methodist Leaders Discuss Campus Religion in Atlanta
In Atlanta on December 14, prominent educators and churchmen from the Methodist Episcopal church, the Methodist Episcopal Church South, and the Methodist Protestant church gathered with about 300 school representatives. Dr. Daniel L. Marsh of Boston University and Dr. Charles C. Selecman of Southern Methodist University led talks on the rise of Methodist education and the growth of church affiliated schools, noting higher student enrollment in Methodist related institutions than any other denomination.
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Atlanta
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Methodist Protestant Church
Daniel L. Marsh
Boston University
Charles C. Selecman
Southern Methodist University
Marsh
Methodist Church
America
France Replies on War Debt Installment Payment
The French government answered the U S call for the December 15 semi annual debt installment. The note emphasized reopening formal negotiations for payment rather than immediate settlement.
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Paris
United States
France
New York Stock Market Stocks Rise on Steels and Utilities
Pivotal issues led by steels and utilities sparked a substantial market recovery as gains of fractions to two points emerged at the close. About 2,350,000 shares traded with utilities and specialties among the leaders. several major stocks including United States Steel and Chrysler posted advances amid mixed interday trading.
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New York
Ini
Supreme Court
Duke Power
Public Works Administration
Chicago
United States Steel
Bethlehem
Interlake Iron
Chrysler
General Motors
United Aircraft
Deere
Intereetional Harvester
International Hydro-Electric
North American
American Waterworks
Electric Power & Light
Standard Gas
American Telephone
United States Smelting
Cerro de Pasco
Westinghouse
du Pont
Goodyear
Goodrich
American Chain
Bucyrus-Erie
Southern Railway Preferred
Santa Fe
St. Joseph Lead
Livestock market report Chicago December hogs cattle and sheep
Hogs 38 000 with 13 000 direct demand broad fats steady to lower in parts top 10 25. Cattle 19 000 plus calves 2 000 steer and yearling prices 25 lower with best over 12 50 and weights around 1409 pounds at 11 00. Sheep 16 000 fat lambs moderately active steady to 25 lower with best 8 75 and up. western ewes around 450 loaded. feeding lambs scarce.
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Chicago
USDA
Poultry market report from Chicago trading at steady prices
Chicago trading on December 14 shows live poultry firm with mixed weights. Hens above 41 pounds and leghorn varieties post modest gains while broilers chicks and turkeys vary by weight. dressed birds weaker for hens and toms with several price points listed for No 2 turkeys and different fowl categories.
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Chicago
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Plymouth
Toms
Liverpool Cotton Prices Stand High Amid Trades
Liverpool reports 7 000 bales of American cotton with spot prices advancing seven points. Quotations show strict good middling 7.79 and other grades ranging from 7.49 to 5.67. Futures closed steady with December to October dates around 6.42 to 6.78.
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Liverpool
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