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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1936
Page
4
The former king spoke honestly about his voluntary abdication seeking happiness beyond the crown. He expressed confidence in his successor and pledged to aid in private capacity. Listeners sense relief at the distance from crisis, with a loyal tribute and hope for a stable future.
Madrid endures near month long siege with Francoist forces pressing depths of city. Reports from correspondents describe widespread destruction from air raids and shells, hundreds slain, and civilians suffering amid continued bombardment. Red Cross figures estimate Spanish conflict deaths around half a million.
Wiser heads in the Democratic ranks craft a strategy to constrain the House GOP and blunt Senate shortfalls, aiming to force transparency in a new Congress. Administration liberals fret over Roosevelt era shifts, while power plays unfold as John J. O’Connor’s leadership contest unfolds and hints of outside funds surface through Rayburn's drive.
As the naval treaties expire the US Britain and Japan will start construction on two 35000-ton capital ships each. If Japan chooses sixteen inch guns a race could follow with parity becoming irrelevant and Japan resisting further agreements. The piece notes humorism and fashion quips amid the looming crisis.
Jimmie Fidler notes a parade of stars and quirks in Hollywood gossip. Constance Bennett’s custom limousine, Andy Devine for careless dress, Paul Lukas’s munition stocks fortune, and badgelike pairings of Arline Judge with Peggy Conklin are among the showbiz curiosities. Basil Rathbone, Gladys Swarthout, Simone Simon, Sonja Henie, Norma Shearer, Jean Harlow, Mae West, Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Taylor, Shirley Temple, and Helen Wood are mentioned with eye-catching quirks and fashion.
A flamboyant Hollywood column recalls Gene Raymond’s hat habit and odd travels as his hats travel from Wichita to Albuquerque. MGM bootblack bets with director W S Van Dyke about a Louis Schmeling fight and awaits a year of free shines. Patsy Kelly and Lillian Lamont MacMurray are featured, with marriage, babies, and fashion notes peppered through a breezy showbiz diary.
Readings focus on seeking the kingdom of God and trusting divine provision. Reflect on living as Christ's body by letting Him rule all areas of life, overcoming fear with faith, and practicing daily, practical steps to mirror Christ in everyday living.
A compact tally of anniversaries and milestones including Oliver Cromwell becoming Lord Protector in 1653, Pennsylvania's ratification of the Constitution in 1787, Marconi signaling across the Atlantic in 1901, the 1910 Dorothy Arnold disappearance, King George V becoming Emperor of India in 1911, the 1933 first Nazi Reichstag session, and notable births and deaths of John Jay, William Learned Marcy, Henry Wells, Sarah B. Cooper, John William Shaw, William N. Doak, and others.
Today marks birthdays for Arthur Brisbane of New York 72 born in Buffalo Arno C Fieldner chemical engineer US Bureau of Mines born Ohio 55 Frank White former US Treasurer born Stillman Valley Ill 0 Dr Edward A Ross University of Wisconsin sociologist born Vireda Ill 70 Harry M Warner New York
A release notes that producer Edward Robison, born in Roumatia, is 56 years old. The brief adds that Robison is an actor connected to Rusala with a career in film production spanning several decades.
The forecast says concord and sociability rise, with ornamental pursuits possibly yielding financial gains. It notes a fortunate day, with employer favor and insight into speculative affairs. If the native works, fame and fortune remain possible though not guaranteed.
Ohio officials, including Governor Martin L. Davey and State Director of Education E. L. Bowsher, will discuss urban district standards at a Thursday Columbus conference. Elyria Superintendent R. C. Maston will attend. Topics cover finances, the foundation program, levies, salary schedules, and the school year.
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