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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1936
Page
7
The piece recalls Edward VIII’s abdication and George VI’s succession, noting elation and doubt across Britain and the Empire. It discusses reactions in Ireland, the U.S., and continental Europe, with reflections on monarchy, media, and the impact on markets and public life.
The forecast calls for a growing weekend with Sunny to partly cloudy skies and light easterly winds. J H Yarboe predicted a low of 40 degrees Saturday night and a high of 66 degrees Sunday with Saturday night warmer by six degrees than the 4 degree early reading. Friday's high was 58 and Saturday’s was forecast near 50
Pope Pius in Vatican confirms gradual improvement after paralytic attack. He spoke with Cardinal Pacelli and received sympathy messages from King Victor Emmanuel and Ethiopian official Graziani. Prelates hope he will deliver the Christmas Eve allocution, though attendants fear participation may be limited.
Fort Worth officers sought today to determine the identity of a well dressed man about 30 years old who was critically wounded near Roanoke Denton county last night. The man, shot twice through the stomach, stumbled into a Roanose Store and muttered an incoherent story mentioning car and money before losing consciousness. He was brought to a hospital in Fort Worth.
Beaumont investigators probed an arson attempt at the city docks after a report of a loud noise. Dock Superintendent Artie Pollock and A W Remsen found gasoline pouring from overturned cans into a cargo warehouse, and they believe the approach frightened away the intruders.
In Park City Utah deputies patrol the scene as a prolonged miners strike persists. After a rejected peace offer the strike leaders and owners held talks with Governor Blood to try to break the deadlock and restart hiring at the mines.
Partly cloudy weekend in San Antonio with cooler nights. Low Saturday night around 40, high Sunday near 66. Friday high 55, Saturday highs near 50. East Texas mainly partly cloudy with probable frost. East coast: partly cloudy, warmer inland with northeast winds. West Texas fair and slightly warmer southeast.
In France, Mrs. Wallis Simpson has not heard from Prince Edward and cannot confirm his whereabouts or plans. A spokesman said Edward will not come to Cannes and Mrs. Simpson remains at the Rogers villa as she and her hosts listen by radio to his farewell.
Prince Edward leaves Britain secretly aboard the destroyer Fury from Portmouth en route to Boulogne with plans to marry Mrs Wallis Simpson. Parliament legalized his departure and Queen Mary urged loyalty as the world listened to his dramatic broadcast ending with God save the King.
R F Carranza of Mbxico City unintentionally foiled a burglary at the Travelers hotel Saturday morning. He heard a disturbance, entered the adjoining room, surprised two burglars, one fled, the other hid in a closet and was cornered until police arrived. The burglar escaped with $51.75.
Police report two bandits forced three men on Victoria and Melwood streets to the curb early Saturday. They threatened them with pistols and robbed them of $74. Victims named Ras George Jernen, Kaye ton avenge, and Jimmy Dougherty.
AWISTIN Dec 12 Governor James V. Allred announced Jack Chevigny former University of Texas football coach, will join the state tax department as an attorney starting January.
London announces the coronation for May 12 1937 with George VI to be crowned following the abdication of Edward VIII. Official word confirms plans originally tied to the late king’s regime and notes a formal ceremony next year.
Dublin December 12 President Eamon de Valera urged ratification of the abdication act for former King Edward and the accession act. The measure would also formalize the renunciation of the British throne and support King George VI. Governor General Donal Buckley signed the constitutional act abolishing his office. Labor leader William Norton criticized the move, saying it imposes a king on the free state.
David Windsor announces abdication in a radio address to his former kingdom saying he renounces the throne to be with the woman he loves. He praises his family, notes no constitutional rift with Baldwin and Parliament, and pledges loyalty to the British empire.
Chicago December 12 One man missing and about 50 head of livestock burned in a $50,000 fire that swept four blocks of stockyards early today. The blaze likely started from a cigarette or crossed wires in sheep pens, fanned by wind. Two score firemen battled the blaze for two hours as sheep buying offices of Armour and Swill and company were destroyed. A watchman in the sheep barns, Walter Vincent, was missing.
Industry activity rose to its highest post crash level, up 15 percent from a year earlier, with the Associated Press seasonally adjusted index near 999.5, compared with 992 last week and 86.7 in the same period a year ago. This marks a strong industrial rebound despite earlier downturns, reflecting broad gains across sectors.
Washington reports a new legislative push to exempt private pension systems from federal pension programs under the Social Security Act. The plan was announced by Chairman Alan King of the Democratic congressional committee studying the proposal.
Crowds gathered outside St James's Palace as George VI was proclaimed king of the British Empire. Officials, including Prime Minister Baldwin and Cabinet members, attended the accession ceremony amid pageantry and guarded processions. Queen Mary watched from Marlborough House as the event unfolded.
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