Airliner carries officials to France amid King Edward crisis
A chartered airliner with two Home Office officials and a physician set course for Cannes from Croydon on a mystery mission as King Edward face his most critical decision. Back in London, Attlee convened a labor meeting while palace figures and advisers, including the Duke of Kent and Monckton, debated possible financial arrangements and the future of the crown amid Mrs Wallis Simpson’s bid to marry the king.
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Spain
Grayson Quots 500000 Killed In Spain War
Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson reports an estimated Spanish death toll surpassing 500000 with most not battle casualties. He describes widespread executions and says Madrid alone has about 25000 slains among noncombatants. He arrived from Paris and heads to Washington.
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League of Red Cross Societies of the World
Paris
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Washington
Flood fears rise as ice jam threatens Collinsville river
In Collinsville Connecticut residents recall last spring's flood and watch an ice jam on the Farmington River. The jam has already swept away a temporary footbridge and raises fears of renewed inundation.
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Collinsville
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Farmington River
Christmas Tree Planned for Berryville This Christmas
Berryville Virginia December 8 Roy E Potts was named chairman of the community Christmas tree committee by the Chamber of Commerce. The tree will stand in the Court House yard on December 24 for a circle of about 1500 children to receive bags of candy and oranges. The surplus from a card party raised 190 dollars and will be shared by the Clarke County Nurse Association and the Kings Daughters. Food clothing and toys will be distributed through those groups to help families for winter and church choirs will provide music at the tree services.
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Roy E. Potts
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Clarke County Nurse Association
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Mrs Simpson Prefers Cannes Stay Amid Royal Turmoil
The article describes Mrs. Simpson lingering at a Cannes villa, with Lord Brownlow noting she may remain five to six weeks. She briefly appeared at a window and then retreated as reporters gathered, while officials emphasize there is little more to share.
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Statement bolsters Mrs. Simpson’s popularity abroad
Brownlow remarks were well received in Britain and internationally, seen as good sportsmanship. The statement reportedly reflects the free hand Mrs. Simpson gave the king previously, clarifying a tense situation and boosting her standing in many circles.
Regained Railroad Control Details in Cornerstone Deal
Ball secured the Van Swerigen system last year via the Mid-American Corporation. He transferred controlling stock to the Van Swerigens for 10 years with a one dollar per share option, aiming to shield against creditor attacks while avoiding partnership risk with indebted owners. Wheeler questioned the need for the final provision.
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van Swerigen
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Mid-American Corporation
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Wheeler
van Swerizen
Van Swerengen heirs face option on properties
Ball stated the option could only be exercised after the Van Sweringens cleared debts. The Van Swerings died without exercising it, and Wheeler said the plan is to hold and operate the properties to serve the public and provide a fair return to equityholders.
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van Swerigens
Wheeler
Woman linked to Dillinger aide held as witness
Miss Marie Conforti aged 22, friend of Homer Van Meter, was held in Chicago as a witness in a case against William and Ella Finerty of Calumet City. Federal agents had sought her for six months to testify about helping Van Meter evade the law.
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Chicago
Marie Conforti
Homer van Meter
Dillinger
van Meter
William and
Ella Finerty
Calumet City
GM Reports Record U S Auto Sales in November
General Motors announces U S consumer car sales in November totaled 155 552 units, the highest for the month on record, up from 136 859 in November 1935.
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New York
General Motors Corporation
United States
Pope Improves as Vatican Officials Plead for Rest
A group led by Eugenio Pacelli and Dr Aminta Milani urged the ailing pope to stay abed while prayers filled Roman churches. Diplomatic queries were halted after the pontiff’s condition showed progress and he slept last night.
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Eugenio Cardinal, Pacelli
Papal
Aminta Milani
Cardinal Pacelli
My Troubles Are All Over Now Vegetable Compound Ad
A popular ad claims nearly a million women praised a Vegetable Compound. The copy urges readers to try the medicine in liquid or tablet form and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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Iawa
Montana
Swift & Company
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