King George dies. Edward VII succeeds to throne
News review reports King George VI dies at Sandringham at seventy four. Edward Albert becomes king and is proclaimed Edward VI. Queen and princes meet to confirm accession. George praised as democratic and beloved. Edward VI, bachelor, favored by workers, will be crowned after six months. succession details and interment plans noted.
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George
Edward VI
London
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Duke of York
Hiizsbbeth
Edward Flit
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Sandringham
Westminster Abbey
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Windsor
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The South’s sane view on athletic scholarships in 1936
In a reflective column, T. H. E. McCoy argues the Southeastern Conference’s 1936 move to regulate paid football scholarships will curb the paid athlete, align aid with faculty oversight, and reduce recruitment by moneyed alumni. He notes the reforms aim to end devious entry routes and abuses while admitting open practice existed beyond the South.
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South
Southeastern Conference
Headline hunting in senate inquiry draws reactions
Washington analysis notes that the Nye munitioninvestigation exposed issues but yielded little constructive results. It suggests headline chasing harms reputations, highlighting clashes among Clark Nye and Morgan testimonies while urging cautious future probes and fewer senatorial inquiries.
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United States
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Morgan Partners
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Missouri
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Connolly
Texas
Lansing
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Sénat Glass
Virginia
North
Harding
Jaté
Senater
Walsh
Montana
Democrat
Weelert
Caton
Academic Ability First Then Athletic Prowess
In the Southeastern Conference, athletic qualifications will be judged only after proving to the faculty that the student is worthwhile and worthy of help. Scholarships will establish a pathway admitting promising boys who could not attend their preferred schools due to better offers elsewhere.
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House of Morgan
Morgan
United States
Great Britain
France
J. P. Morgan and Company
New York
Wall Street
Morgen
Brookhart
Iowa
Heflin
Alabama
Senate
Silies
House of Mar
Morgan and Company
Rand
Dyideneé
Alltea
Central
Fho
Birth of Holmes Oliver Wendell Holmes
Holmes Oliver Wendell Holmes born August 29, 1809 in Boston. The birth was noted with a father’s marginal asterisk and the words Son b, a terse entry reflecting the period’s simple recordkeeping. The remark hints at the father’s minimal attention at the time.
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Holmes Oliver Wendell Holmes
Boston
Sunrise in the Virgin Islands Sparks Early Morning View
Readers in the Virgin Islands report a vivid sunrise over calm seas as light spills across bays and hills. Residents describe clear skies and a peaceful start to the day amid warm trade winds and island scenery.
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Virgin Islands
Philippines
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