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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1937

Page

2

Baldwin Takes Final Crack At Edward In London Speech

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were crowned in Westminster Abbey after a day of pageantry. Prime Minister Baldwin praised the new king’s pledge to serve the people as the world watched in silence and mixed reactions across nations.

Baldwin Edward London Stanley Baldwin House of Commons Piccadilly Circus Monts Duke of Windsor Wallis Warfield Rome Italy Belfast Dublin Britain Sydney Australia Roosevelt Bucharest Carol Legation Colon Cristobal Canal Zone Tokyo Hirohito Prince Chichibu George Elizabeth Shanghai China Hankong Navy Row Woosung Mary

George backs Edward MONTS in royal wedding row

The article reports George VI backing the Duke of Windsor’s marriage to Wallis Warfield. Edward’s brother favors formal recognition of the union despite government opposition. A postponed wedding to June is cited, with the king seeking time to resolve London political tensions.

Associated Press Monts France London Duke of Windsor Wallis Warfield Edward George VI Stanley Baldwin Mary

Royals and children shape coronation day in London

Thousands of English children cheered the coronation procession along the Victoria Embankment and Westminster Abbey scene. Princes and Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose drew attention as Queen Mary stood in royal splendor, while the Royal Family honored the throne with quiet dignity.

Associated Press London Victoria Embankment Embankment Thames Elizabeth and Marg Princess Royal Elizabeth Queen Mary Margaret

Drunken Driver Jailed and Fined by Oak Hill Magistrate

Magistrate W H Level sentenced Lacy Nelly to 40 days in jail and a $25 fine for driving while drunk. The complaint was filed by Clifton Hodge.

Oak Hill W. H. Level Lacy Nelly Clifton Hodge

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