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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1937

Page

18

Windsor Duke plots to marry Wallis Simpson in Austria

Reports claim the Duke of Windsor plans to wed Wallis Simpson in April or June with possible venues at Enzesfeld Castle or Vienna. Divorce finalization for Mrs Simpson and a royal pension clash loom as Parliament debates funding. Different plans surface after talks with the Countess of Harewood and lionized relatives caution against publicity.

Vienna Duke of Windsor Mya Willis Simpson Enzesfeld Baron Eugene Rothschild Simpson Ernest Aldrich Simpeon Viera Eneesfeld Countess of Hirewoud Princess Royal Thalso Tayal

Review of Gun Bar Statute Is Agreed

Washington February 5 to 7 The function departmentated to a Supreme Court reviewing constitutionality of the law which bars sales of shotguns machine guns and silencers to the outside world.

Washington Supreme Court

WPA Blast Blinds Man on Road Job

Ed Ray, 64, a WPA worker, was blinded by a premature dynamite blast while working on a road project near Alva. He remained in hospital, with authorities reporting the accident as a worksite incident under investigation.

ALVA Ed Ray WEA

Edward VII invited to coronation pageantry in exile

London sources report King Edward VII of Eugland will be formally invited to attend the second minor state function at the coronation pageantry tied to George VI's May 12 ceremony. Officials expect Windsor's abdication for love will keep him away, while rumors of his marriage to Mrs Wallis Simpson surface after her divorce.

London Edward VII Eugland Taday George VI Duke of Windsor Windsor Wallis Sinpeon Beg- Tand

Alberta premier Aberhart nears dividend plan deadline

Premier William Aberhart of Alberta, a Pentecostal preacher who leads the first Social Credit government, presses a universal basic dividend scheme. He seeks to start monthly payments up to 75 dollars, with a probation period ending March 3, as supporters form a fervent backing. Opponents call him a violent dictator.

New York William Aberhart Alberta Canada Social Credit Aberhart

Louisville Housing Problem Serious

Louisville mayor Neville Muller discussed a serious housing problem caused by flooding near Beargrass Creek. He said restrictions will be extended as work continues and expected actions by week’s end, with WPA administrator Barry Hopkins to be involved.

Louisville Neville Muller Louisvite A. Seisus Barry Hopkins WPA Beargrass Creek State Board of Health Parattine

Trotsky Exile Home Surrounded by Police in Coyoacan

In Coyoacan Mexico on February 1, police and secret service agents surrounded the exile home of Leon Trotsky after reports that members of the Soviet GPUT had visited the house in June. Trotsky himself was aroused as officers said the action was a protective measure. Inside, prominent figures reportedly admitted behind closed doors to engineering a mob against the Stalin regime.

Coyoacan Mexico Tventy Secret Service Leon Trotex GPUT Cale de Londres Uiey Trotzky Hrimself Stalin

Oregon flood grief mounts in Pacific coast states

Storms drenched Oregon and Washington as floods closed lowlands and highways. Trains stalled in Northern California and Southern Oregon while snow trapped winds hissed through the region. Lynde near the Canadian border faced isolation as schools closed and fuel and food ran short in Western Washington. Seattle windows shattered under the strain.

Portland Ore Pacific Coast Oregon Washington California Wester Washingo Seattle

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