King Edward VIII Determined to Wed Wallis Simpson
London reports the king remains defiant toward the Cabinet ultimatum to renounce Mrs Wallis Simpson. After a forty minute Downing Street session, ministers await his final word within forty eight hours as crowds rally in support. Parliament and Church conservatives back Prime Minister Baldwin.
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London
Edward Viil
Wallis Simpson
Stanley Baldwin
Baldwin
No. 10
Downing Street
Parliament
Church of England
Mrs Simpson Travels in France to Cannes Villa
Mrs Wallis Simpson, en route to the Rogers home in Cannes, lunches at Cafe de la Pyramide in Vienne. She calls Buckingham Palace. Madame Dainte says she is very tired and nervous, then steadies. Detectives guard the Rogers villa as a Sister Anne yacht, owned by Reginald Fellowes, stands by in Monte Carlo harbor for a possible sea trip.
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France
Wallis Simpson
Cannes
Herman Rogers
Buckingham Palace
Madame Dainte
Blois
Canwee
Vec
Monte Carlo
Rogers’ Villa
Anne
Reginald Fellowes
Simpson
Stock Quotations From New York On December Fifth
Closing quotations list Alaska Juneau mine at 14, American Ganj at 119, American Power and Light 11, Anaconda 47, Bethlehem Steel 71, Calumet and Hecla 12, Commonwealth and Southern 3, Cur lis-Wright 7, General Motors 68, International Harvester 97, Kennecott 57, New York Central 434, Southern Pacific 42, United States Steel 743, United Corporation 6, Cities Service 3, Pound 4. Dow Jones averages show Industrials 181.05 up .09, rails 54.56 up .08, utilities 35.28 up .13.
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Alaska
Juneau
American Ganj
American Power and Light
Anaconda
Bethlehem Steel
Calumet and Hecla
Commonwealth and Southern
Cur 1liss-Wright
General Motors
International Harvester
Kennecott
New York Central
Southern Pacific
United States Steel
United Corporation
Cities Service
Pound
Budapest Food Boom Fueled by Horsemeat Demand
Budapest residents consumed over 2.2 million pounds of horsemeat in the past year, a 20 percent rise from the year before, tied to rising poverty and changing eating habits in the city.
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Budapest
Hull Unites 21 Americas in Peace Conference Plan
Secretary Cordell Hull convenes 21 American nations for an Inter-American Peace Conference and unveils an eight point program to build an armory of peace. He urges joint hemispheric action, frequent consultations, and free intercourse to foster peace at home and abroad.
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Buenos Aires
Dec
Cordell Hull
United States
Hull
New Russian Constitution Drafted by Congress of Soviets
Moscow December 5. The Congress of the Soviets approved a new Russian Constitution after amendments creating a Commissariat for Military and Industry and empowering the Government to declare war in case of necessity. The war clause likely strengthens defense of alliances with France and others. The original draft allowed war only after armed attack.
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Moscow
Congress ‘of the Soviets
Commissariat
Soviet Union
France
Lake Far from Dead Despite Odd Name
State Geologist Herman Gunter clarifies Florida’s Dead Lake name. He states the lake is not dead and remains one of the best freshwater fishing spots in the state. The name likely arose from many dead trees and debris in the area.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Herman Gunter
Florida
Gunter
Republican Party Could Be Taken Over As WPA Project
Seattle dispatch reports Congressman Wright Patman of Texas predicting a harmonious next Congress as he declares the Republican Party is dead and cites talk of President Roosevelt taking over the Republican 252 WPA project.
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Republican Party
Seattle
Wright Patman
Texas
Republica Party
Roosevelt
Conpresingg
Rex Tugwell’s shifting role within Roosevelt era policy
Washington December 5 Rex Tugwell moved in and out of the Roosevelt Administration, from Columbia University to Secretary Wallace, with persistent rumors of rise or exit. His writings and speeches urged moving earnings toward workers and lowering prices, hinting at the era’s debates on corporate dividends and wage policies. The piece notes Buk Tugwell’s controversial stance and how Congress later taxed corporate earnings, raising questions about price reductions and wage changes.
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Washington
Rex Tugwell
Roosevelt
Columbia University
Wallace
Los Angeles
Congress
Tugwell
Chairman of Republicans to resign in December
John Hamilton said he will resign as chairman of the Republican National Committee at the December 17 meeting in Chicago. He cited lack of confidence as the reason and indicated he may remain if a vote of confidence is granted. Vice-Chairman Ralph Williams of Portland predicted he will be retained.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Chicago
John Hamilton
Ime
Hamilton
Neational Committee
Ralph Williams
Portland
Oregon
Williams
Mail Packages Early Monday For South
Postmaster Albert Wise says parcel post and postage stamp windows stay open until 8 PM Monday for southbound mail. He urges senders to drop off Christmas parcels Monday forenoon to avoid last minute delays.
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Albert Wise
Alaska aviation gains discussed at Northwest Planning Council
Victor Ross representing Alaska and P Taylor of the Alaska Road Commission spoke at the Northwest Aviation Planning Council Conference opening in Portland on December 5. More than 150 aviation professionals attended. The airplane, successor to the dog team, is noted for saving time and money and bringing Alaska closer to population centers. Ross and Taylor were named members of the Resolutions Committee.
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Portland
Oregon
Alaska
Victor Ross
Territory of
P Taylor
Alska Road Commission
Lie
Northwest Aviation Planning Council
America
Canada
Taylor
Ross
Xperté
Liquor Revenue Tops Billions After Prohibition Repeal
Washington reports liquor tax receipts exceed 1.4 billion dollars on the third anniversary of repeal. Silver tax receipts reached 505.5 million last year, about 22 million above prior year and above the pre prohibition peak. Edward Bunford of the Anti Saloon League criticizes emphasis on revenue over social safeguards.
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Washington
Mave
Pedermourse Treasury
Pilssee
Edward Bunford
Anti-Saloon League
Soci
Taft Loser in Gold Case Suit
Washington December 5 a unanimous verdict for the Government was recorded by the Court of Claims in the Taft gold case. Robert A Taft of Cincinnati sought $1.07 interest on a Liberty bond called before maturity. The ruling potentially affects about $8.85 billion in gold clause bonds called around the same time by the Government. The case arose from the act nullifying the old payment promise in contracts.
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Washington
Court of Claims
Robert A. Taft
Cincinnati
United States
Outlaws Beggars in Palestine Ban Under New Code
In Palestine, beggars and mendicancy are now prohibited under the new general criminal code. The picturesque old beggar of the Orient is described as a thing of the past as authorities enforce the ban.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
F. D. R. and Business Speak Again in Policy Reset
President Roosevelt issues a notable statement on employment signaling a warmer tone toward business. The address avoids recriminations toward employers and economic royalists, hints at no NRA revival, and indicates resumed lines of communication with business leaders. Continued on Page Five.
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NRA
Roosevelt
Pope Pius XI Stricken With Paralysis
Pope Pius XI of Vatican City is reported to be paralyzed in both legs, cancelling audiences and remaining abed. Vatican officials fear the condition may be progressive, with some prelates doubting he will walk again, as doctors try to relieve blood pressure and pain while the pope shows limited movement.
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Vatican
Italy
Pius XI
Suspect Shot Dead in Brighton Holdup Arrest
In Brighton California a holdup suspect Floyd Wade was shot and killed by Night Marshal Edgar Graves while being taken to jail. Wade, 49, of Cheyenne, drew a pistol and warned officers, identifyied by a Lincoln license. Ballard drove the automobile at the time of the shooting.
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Brighton
Cal
Sher Vite
Lewis Ballard
Edgar Graves
Ballard
Floyd Wade
Cheyennne
Youth Arrest in Rogers Case Sparks Washington News
Jamen Hall a 20 year old sailor from Long Beach California was arrested on charges of attempting to extort 5000 dollars from actress Ginger Rogers. Hoover says G men nabbed him in a car chase while he carried out instructions from a letter received November 27. The missive demanded payment under threat.
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Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
G-Men
Jamen Hall
Long Bede
Cal
Ginger Rogers
Hall
Gingey
Berlin whittles historic horse drawn cabs to forty nine
Berlin reports a steep decline in horse drawn cab services as more operators retire or switch away. The city now lists only 49 remaining horse drawn cabs, reflecting a broader shift away from traditional city transport amid rising modernization.
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Berlin
Capt Wisting Dies Suddenl y at Oslo Polar Pioneer
Captain Oscar Wisting aged 65, longtime second in command on Roald Amundsen’s polar expeditions, was found dead in his old cabin aboard the Fram at the Bygoe Museum in Oslo. He helped Amundsen cross the sea to the South Pole in 1910. death blamed on heart attack.
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Oslo
Norway
Oscar Wisting
Roald Anmundsen
Bygoe
Wisting
Ween
Amundsen
South Pole
American Executives Fatally Shot in Nanking Incident
The American Embassy has asked the National Government of China to investigate the fatal shooting of George Newsnne, 40, an American Tobacco Company executive, by unknown assailants. The embassy also urged protection for other Americans in the Hauehong area amid tensions and disturbances affecting tobacco buyers.
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Nanking
Dee
Na-ional Goverment
China
George Newsnne
American Tobacco Company
Hauehong
Air Frame Charter Seeks Alaska Aeronautical Radio Station
The Air Frame Charter Service, Inc. petitions the Federal Communications Commission for authority to construct a Stewart aeronautical radio station to be operated at Ketchikan, Alaska.
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Washington
Air Frame Charter Serve, Inc
Federal Communications Commission
Ketchikan
Alaska
Cannery Ship Gorgas to Be Secured Now
Seattle December 5 A third steamer will be chartered to carry emergency freight to Alaska likely the Gen W C Gorgas cannery supply ship from Libby McNeill and Libby The Boxer sails tonight with 400 tons of freight and eight passengers under maritime union crews The Arctic leaves next Tuesday morning with 8500 tons of freight and union crew Get W C Gorgas in Lake Onion will be inspected today and ready to take cargo within four days
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Alaska
Cal
Otto F. Chiron
Libby, McNeill and Libby
W. C. Gorgas
Boxer
Arctic
Cape
Isaac Lystad
Sal
Strikers Mass for Parade as Protests Spread Across U S
Thousands of striking maritime workers in San Francisco march to win public sympathy while protests spread to mining Wheat and lumber regions. Labor officials warn of possible transfers if protests persist as Seattle Spokane and Le Havre report actions tied to the strikes and ship disruptions.
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San Francisco
Cal
Edward F. McGrady
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