Auld Sees Abdication as Tragic for Nation
Dr William Muir Auld comments on King Edward abdication, warning against contravening sacred traditions of the United States or Britain. He cites Hamlet and stresses that a king must heed the voice of the people and the state for safety and health, noting citizens may be asked to sacrifice for the throne. Continued on Page 2.
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William Muir Auld
London
Chronicle-Telegram Today
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King Edward
United States
Great Britain
Shakespeare
Hamlet
Laertes
Ophelia
Feller Awarded To The Indians
New York December 10 baseball Commissioner K M Landis ruled that Bob Feller a star 19 year old pitcher was the property of the Cleveland Indians and ordered the Des Moines club to pay 7500 dollars to relinquish its claim on him.
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K. M. Landis
Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Des Moines
Ohio Weather Cloudy with rain turning to snow flurries
Forecasts show cloudy conditions in Ohio with rain changing to snow flurries tonight and possible snow in the extreme east by Friday morning. Temperatures expected to drop, bringing a colder spell.
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Ohio
Beal in Unchanged Condition After Lorain Crash
Samuel A Beal the well known Elyrian and former Lorain County commissioner remained unconscious with a fractured skull after a Sunday crash on West Erie Avenue Lorain He was riding in a car driven by Nellie Mroski of Lorain and demonstrated to her Joseph Bryda a passenger also injured Beal is hospitalized at St Josephs Lorain with no visitors allowed
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Samuel A. Beal
Lorain
Beal
St. Joseph's Hospital
Lorain County
Nellie Mroski
Erie Avenue
Elyria Girl Hurt As Auto Skids
Theresa Chapler a 17 year old of West 17th street was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital for several contusions and abrasions suffered when a car driven by her brother Frank Chapler skidded on Gulf road and rolled into a tree. The crash also caused Gilbert Machert to skid into a ditch. Frank Chapler had a minor hand laceration from windshield glass. Both occupants were taken to the hospital by E. M. Green of Gulf road.
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West 17Th Street
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Frank Chapler
Gulf Road
Chapler
Gilbert Machert
Elyria
Miss Chapier
E. M. Green
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Traditions Shattered By King Edward Abdication Shocks Britain
London reports King Edward abdicated today, ending a reign begun in 1936. The popular monarch renounced throne to marry an American, twice divorced, sparking debates over tradition and succession. He met all social ranks with ease, from miners to kings, challenging royal pomp. The story continues on page 2.
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London
Edward
Prince of
Wales
England
George V
Britain
George Dall Receives Naval Academy Appointment
George Dall eldest son of Mr and Mrs J R Dall has received notice of appointment to the Naval Academy at Annapolis. He has passed preliminary exams and is named principal appointee by Congressman Stephen Young in this city.
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J. R. Dall
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Dall
Stephen Young
Edward VIII Will Not See Wallis Simpson Until After Christmas
Cannes reports say King Edward abdicated for love of Wallis Simpson and will not travel to Cannes or any Riviera location until after Christmas. Mrs Simpson endured threats and strict security as Mrs Rogers ferried safe meals while authorities inspected mail and parcels at the villa.
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United Press
Cannes
France
Edward VIII
England
Herman L. Rogers
London
Rogers
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Edward
Riviera
Simpson
Mrs. Simpson
King Edward and three brothers visit Fort Belvedere Windsor
In Virginia Water England December 10 1936 King Edward VIII faced abdication rumors as his brothers the Dukes of York Gloucester and Kent arrived at Fort Belvedere to join him at Windsor Great Park. Dispatch riders carried official papers through the night as Prime Minister Baldwin prepared to address Parliament.
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Virginia Water
England
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Duke of Gloucester
Edward VIII
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Royal Lodge
Windsor Great Park
Ben
Vinginia Water
Edward
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Stanley Baldwin
House of Commons
Simpson
Windsor Park
London
Windsor
Gloucester
Duke of Kent
Text of Edward VIII Abdication Announcement
London December 10 1956 text of King Edward VIII abdicating the throne is published. The monarch declares his irrevocable renunciation for himself and descendants and urges immediate effect to preserve stability of the throne and empire. He notes regret for the burden borne by his peoples and says his brother the Duke of York will succeed him with witnesses present.
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British Empire
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Great Britain
Ireland
India
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Wales
Duke of York
Edward R. 1
Duke of Gloucester
Duke of Kent
United Press
Trans- Atlantic Telephone
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Wallis Warfield Simpson
House of Commons
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Britain
England
House of Windsor
Ben
Empire
Baldwin
Edward R. L
New Rulers Loved By Their Subjects As Examples Of Virtues
London December 10 UP HFR The Duke and Duchess of York now rulers of Britain and imperial monarchs of India are beloved as ideals of royal and personal virtue. Queen Elizabeth gains praise for her rise from Scottish noble lines to royal stature. Albert Frederick Arthur George, born December 14 1895, is portrayed as heir apparent and a capable leader with naval service and later air force prominence.
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Duchess of York
Great Britain
India
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Duke of York
Edward VIII
Bertie
Queen Mary
England
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York Cottage
Sandringham
Prince of Wales
Eton
Prince Albert
Osborne
Naval Academy
Jutland
Cambridge University
King Edward Abdicates Throne To Wed Wallis Simpson
British King Edward VIII relinquishes the throne to marry American Wallis Warfield Simpson. The Duke of York becomes king as Princess Elizabeth becomes heir presumptive. Parliament confirms abdication at Fort Belvedere, signaling a permanent exile for Edward.
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