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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1936
Page
10
Report outlines four hour dinner table crisis involving Edward VII, Wallis Simpson, and royal familie. notes secret talks between Ward Baldwin and King’s circle about succession, possible abdication, and future of the empire amid rumors and political pressure.
The 1937 plan allows farmers to receive payments up to about 500000 dollars by shifting major crop acreage to soil conserving plantings. A quota system limits corn acreage to 4200 600 acres, with reductions if quotas are exceeded. Officials say the program, similar to 1936, aims to adapt to regional needs and place more responsibility on farmers, with more funds for soil building practices.
An appeal filed in the clerk’s office relates to Russell Newcomer charged with stealing 10 chickens from Raymond Warner. State’s Attorney Sherman T. Bowers led the jury trial before Justice Patrick M Schovatter. Newcomer was released on a $250 bond.
An unconfirmed theory circulated that Queen Mary, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Duke of York would form the regency. The conjecture stirred debate among observers and the political circles of the time.
Baltimore clergy vote 12 to 29 to urge Maryland lawmakers to require licenses issued three days before marriage. Debates on exceptions to the rule. supporters cite reducing hasty marriages while opponents seek no exemptions. Meeting held at Calvary Presbyterian Church with about one hundred attending.
About 100 workers in the Baltimore and Ohio railroad car department at Brunswick were furloughed Monday, with reports of 21 more let go after the eastbound hump opened Sunday. The town and the company reference official sources for the figures.
The Fishing Creek Dam reservoir rose sharply as recent snow and rain boosted supply. Officials noted a two foot gain Tuesday bringing the water level to 33 feet, just two feet below the 40 foot top mark and ahead of summer drought fears. Authority Frank Weddle described the filling conditions and projected trend.
Reports say crews under the WIT system made heasy repairs to about 50 cars per unit. They worked in the units since last April and have brought car repairs up to date after servicing a large number of vehicles.
Cann France December 8 Mrs Simpson’s personal attorney George Goddard arrived from England with Dr W Douglas Kirkwood to consult her at the villa in Cannes amid talks of a possible royal settlement. The physician declined to see Mrs Simpson while Goddard said the doctor came at Goddard’s initiative to discuss disposition of her town house in London.
Baltimore advert group prepares note for Mrs Walls Warfield Stinton, a former city resident at center of a British controversy. The piece hints at party or event involving Baltimore in 1936 with unclear details.
Z Lester Muller, club director, endorses a city promotion aimed at Baltimore. The piece notes the Library Company of Philadelphia as the oldest circulating library in the country.
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