Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson Crisis Grips Britain
Edward VIII defies advisers over plans to wed Mrs. Wallis Simpson risking cabinet resignations and political turmoil. The church opposes marriage to a divorced woman, while the press weighs the future of the monarchy and empire amid rumours of a Canadian ranch sale to Lincoln Ellsworth. Controversy sharpens as Parliament debates the crisis.
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Hoover Considers Expatriate Life in England
The New York Daily News reports former President Herbert Hoover may become an expatriate, intimating in Washington and London that he has virtually decided to take up indefinite residence in England. Hoover, who spent most years abroad after Stanford, recalls London as one of his happiest periods.
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Roosevelt Arrives in Buenos Aires for PanAmerican Conference
The cruiser Indianapolis and convoy entered Buenos Aires harbor as a salute rang out from eleven warships. President Roosevelt was welcomed by President Justo and Argentinians who praised his policies. He met at the embassy, opened the Pan American Peace Conference, and attended a dinner and reception with delegates followed by a luncheon in honor of President and Mrs Justo.
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Germany to press four year plan for all youths
Germany's cabinet led by Hitler issued edicts under the Goering four year program aiming to rehabilitate every German boy and girl without exception. The measures mark a sweeping mobilization of youth policy and national education as part of the regime's broader restructuring.
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Madrid siege drags on as loyalists defend university area
Fighting around Madrid continues with loyalist defenders mounting renewed counterattacks against Fascists in the University city. Rebel planes bombard the capital as casualties rise among civilians and soldiers. Senator Borah arrives in Washington opposing France’s plan to settle war debts at 10 cents on the dollar, calling it an installment scheme harming American taxpayers. French deputies are urged to drop the debts talks to let negotiations with the United States proceed.
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Death of Sir Basil Zaharoff Ends Armaments Era
Sir Basil Zaharoff known as the mystery man of Europe dies in Monte Carlo. For years he was the master salesman of armaments amassing a vast fortune. Born in Odessa of Greek parents, he operated across Europe and held English knighthood French citizenship and Spanish marriage.
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AFL elects William Green as president at Tampa convention
William Green is re elected president of the American Federation of Labor before the Tampa convention closes. Secretary Frank Morri gan and 14 vice presidents pledge to return home and fight the common foe. The 1937 convention was awarded to Denver and four resolutions attacking the Supreme Court were rejected. The executive council is directed to pursue a six hour day and five day week, with a 30 hour work week as the main goal.
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Farm and food index rise drives 14 percent jump overall
Abor department reports a 14 percent rise with farm products leading the gain from 58.7 to 85.5, foods climbing from 65.4 to 83.5, and other commodities up from 77.5 to 80.8 while fishing and light costs fall from 90.3 to 87.4.
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Temptation and honesty warned by Dr. Johnson
Dr. Johnson argues resisting temptation proves nothing about honesty. A servant tempted by hidden silver may fail and still be honest. Any approaching temptation harms a person and shared guilt follows if he succumbs.
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Dr. Johnson
Foreign Words and Phrases in Latin and German
A fragment list of Latin and German phrases with rough translations and attributions. Includes references to caeteris partines, other ties, a judge of nouns, Filitterwoch, a honey moon, and a Latin motto about digging with effort versus force.
Keeping Christmas Faith and Home Harmony
A Christmas guidance piece urges preserving the cheerful spirit at home amid preholiday busyness. It notes cross words and haste disrupt harmony, while a patient, kind attitude by adults fosters a calm, loving atmosphere for children and friends, sustaining the Christmas spirit.
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Home Run Dream Fails Drives Umpire Abandonment Story
In 1876 the St. Louis National Baseball Club featured a player obsessed with hitting a home run. After months of futile effort and mounting exasperation he finally confronted the umpire.
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Collier’s Weekly
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