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Evening star., 1936-12-01
Royal Telephone Booth.

The first telephone booth 10 bear
the monogram Of King Edward vIu
has been installed in the grounds Of
Balmoral Castle, the ma1esty's ofacial
home in Scotland.
Evening star., 1936-12-01
TAKE "LAST STAND"
Italians Occupy Allata With Fly
ing Column.

ROME, December R.-The gov
ernment announced yesterday Gen.
0elosos and . flying column Of troops
occupied Allata, in the center Of the
Ethiopian southern Lake region, which
Ras Desta Damtou once designated
as the scene Of the Ethiopians' last
stand against the Italians.
Evening star., 1936-12-01
LIVE STOCK STARVATION
LAID TO U. S. AGENCIES
Mix-Up In Lending Policies II
Blamed by Frazier for Drought
Area Distress.

BY the Associated Press.
What he described as Q childish"
mix-up between two Government
agencies was blamed yesterday by
Evening star., 1936-12-01
EARLY MOVIE STARS
HAD CINCH, SAYS MOORE
March Of Progress Brings Harder
Work for Actors, Old.
Timer Holds
Dy the Associated Press.

HOLLYWOOD, December 1.-The
march Of progress has made the
movie stars Job harder, not easier.
Evening star., 1936-12-01
Accidents in Clear Weather.

Nearly 10 per cent Of the accidents
ct highway-railroad grade crossings
In the first six months this year oc-
CURED In clear weather
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
| R ! s H FREE
STATE MADE
A REPUBLIC
Bills Leave Nation
Independent in
Own Affairs

DUBLIN, Dec. II. (UP)
wo constitutional bills
making the Irish Free State
virtually a Republic in in
ternal affairs, although still
nominally a member of the Brit
ish Empire, were introduced in the
Dali Eireann today by President
Eamon de Valera.
The bills, introduced in connec-
ton with King Edwards abdica-
ton, amended the old constitution
but do not introduce the long
awaited new constitution. De VAL
era, replying to question by Will
liam T. Cosgrave, opposition leader,
said:
1--WE do not intend to sever our
connection with the British COM
monwealth, since article one of
the constitution remains untouch-
ed"
De Valera explained that provi-
sions limiting the kings functions
within the free state are intended
to bring the law in accordance
with the actual facts of the situa-
ton"
This is a matter which affects
ourselves alone, he said. 1--WE are
giving effect to the wishes of our
own people"
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
EDWARD GIVES
FAREWELL TO
GREAT BRITAIN

WINDSOR, Eng, Dec. H. U.P)-
To his former subjects wherever
the British flag flies on land and
sea and to millions of others wher-
ever radio reaches, former King
Edward spoke last farewell to-
night.
Edward broadcast from the Au-
gusta room OF Windsor Castle,
where his father King George v Is
buried.
He said the decision he had
made to forsake the Empire tor
the woman he loved, Mrs. Wallis
Simpson, was mine alone, and
that he felt it would be the best
not only for him but for all.
He spoke OF his brothers "fine
qualities" and his confidence that
George vi could take my place."
Il now quit all public affairs,
he said.
1T may be some time before l
return to my native land, but l
shall always follow the fortunes
of the British race"
With his voice rising at a greater
emphasis, Edwards last words to
those who were his subjects were
the time-honored British toast to
the king, to his brother who has
succeeded him:
God save the king"
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
FARM CARAVAN TO
VISIT VALLEY AREA

ticularly enthusiastic over two
things: the address Thursday by B.
H. Crocheron, director of the agri-
cultural extension work, and the
splendid work the 80 senior All club
boys and girls did as ushers and
pages for the convention. They
conducted themselves with consider
able dignity and handled their
duties most efficiently, said Mrs.
Carleton, particularly when for
many of them, city was novel
experience, one child never having
seen street car before in her life.
Hoober telegraphed Friday morn
ing that the Rmerican Farm Bureau
Federation has passed the local
farm bureaus resolution. asking
congress to continue the Recon-
struction Finance Corporation.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
PAIR QU|zzED
IN ExTORTI0N
PLOT INQUIRY
Groups of Officials
Also Ordered
To Appear

Imperial county gran d
jurymen made no indication
prier to 2 o'clock Friday af-
ternOon of the action they
intend to take in the case of
Chester and Mary York in con-
nection with the couples alleged
blackmail of an Imperial Valley
rancher. They re-convened at 10
O'Clock Friday morning after ad-
journing at o'clock Thursday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Hall of
Brawley were seen entering the
grand jury room late Thursday
afternoon and just prior to the en-
trance of Chester and Mary York
Charles Casey of the Bank of Am
erica branch at BraWley and T.
ellison, clerk at the California ho-
tel in Ell Centre, also entered the
grand jury room during the after
noon.
Spectators who watched proceed
ingS with interest remained unin-
formed concerning developments of
the mysterious case.
York was known to have been
Continued on Page 8, Col ID
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11


and people.
The tragic crisis in the life of
Edward VIII was over He was
free to marry Mrs. Wallis Warfield
Simpson, twice divorced Baltimore
society woman, when she obtain
ed her final divorce decree.
All that remained was for Ed
ward VIII to make, as a private
citizen, his farewell to his people
in a broadcast to the Empire at
10 o'clock tonight "A pm. EST.
The House OF Commons passed
the bill through all its stages in
a two hour session and recessed
to await the Lords action.
1t took the Lords, at the other
end of Westminster Palace, only
six minutes to pass the bill.
At 1:50 p. m. G:50 a. m. EST
a royal commission sitting before
the throne in the lords announced
that the royal assent had been
given.
A Lords official rose and said:
lie roi lie veult."
THE king wishes tit was Ed
wards royal assent to the death
warrant of his reign, and George
vi was king emperor.
Edward, a private citizen as he
always wished, was expected to
leave his country in voluntary ex-
lie tonight or tomorrow.
His brother the new sovereign
was at his leased home at l45 Pic
cadilly when he became king, busy
reading and responding to tele-
grams of congratulation. His queen,
Elizabeth, the Scots Earl's daugh-
ter who more closely unites the
kingdoms of England and Scot
land, was seeing to the studies of
the 10-year-old girl who will be
queen unless a son is born-after
six childleSs yearS-to the royal
family.
Little Elizabeth. an imperious
girl who looks much like Queen
Mother Mary, was with her sister
Margaret Rose, the second heir,
six years old.
They knew something big was
happening in the big folks lives
and had been told that their faith
er was ascending the throne.
Whats happening to Uncle Da-
vid?" they asked.
The kingdom and empire go on.
The mother of parliaments has
seen the passing of another king
and the king reigns still while the
empire, strengthened in the knowl-
edge that it is stronger than any
man, goes on. Not ruffle except
of human excitement had disturbed
it in a crisis that entered history.
The new king will be proclaimed
by royal heralds in the medieval
garb, tomorrow in the courtyard of
st. James Palace.
Preceded by trumpeters, they will
march to Charing Cross, Temple
Bar and the steps of the Royal Ex-
change at noon, and there pro-
claim King George as they pro-
claimed his brother last January
when George v died.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11

nifty for service, this call to duty,
he put aside in one mad surge of
passion for woman. This was
unworthy of true man and of the
great tradition into which his in
heritance had brought him"
New York Herald -Tribune-"Am-
ericans will have no wish to pass
hasty judgment upon the tragic and
unprecedented events through which
the British crown is passing. The
gallant gesture with which King
Edward has solved his own per-
sonal problem should blind no one
to the essential issues that con-
fronted his people and their gov
ernment The eyes of every
thoughtful person will be turned
with especial respect and good will
to the young king who courage
ously ascends the throne in criti-
cal and arduous hour
The Scripps- Howard newspapers
we don't ordinarily like to risk
prophecy. but we are going to try
one here-that, despite Edwards alb
dication the British Empire will
proceed to the business of empire
with a much more than fair degree
Of efficiency. Something much more
potent than king, queen, symbol or
sceptre carries England and the
empire through these crisis
Boston PoSt-"What the future
may hold in store for the institu-
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Mothers Fight
To Make Living
Barred in Court

Indications of the courageous
fight made by Mrs. Mary Ann Nc
Donough to provide for her three
minor children after her husband
deseted her in 1880, were given
when she applied for divorce in
Judge r. d. McPherrin,s division
of superior court Friday.
The husband, j. r. McDonough,
pocketed all the cash they had in
November 1890, and left her penni-
less. From the witness stand, Mrs.
McDonough described his depar-
ture from the little ranch on the
shores of Salton Sea. She quoted
him as saying: IT can't do any,
thing with this place. You'll have
to do the best you can by your
SELF" He then disappeared with
out announcing his destination and
she has not heard from him since.
Mrs. McDonough, who has lived
in Imperial Valley for 26 years,
SOAN ooiAkO NAAShNiio w BCl l1lOlltJ
for immediate needs. In the fol-
lowing depression years. she cared
for and provided for her three
childen, paid off all debts and
mortgages and now is ready to get
a clear title to the little Salton
Sea ranch.
The only reason she wants
divorce is so she can get clear
title to the property.
She was accompanied by a minor
son who told the same story as
his mother. The divorce was grant,
ed on the grounds of extreme cruel
ty and desertion. She was grant
ed custody of the two children
who still are minors, and the prop
erty.
Mrs. McDonough is five feet IN
height and weighs approximately
100 pounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
WPA WOMEN
OVERCOME BY
GARAGE GAS
Nine in Serious
Condition Due
To Fumes


LANSING, Mich, Dec. II.
(UP) = Twenty five of 85
women employed on a WPA
sewing project were over
come by gas today in their
rooms above a local garage. Nine
were reported to be in serious
condition.
Police and fire department Off
cials, as well as the garage pro-
prietor, were unable to explain the
possible source of gas. Assistant
Fire Chief Hugh Fisher said tests
showed it was neither carbon mon
oxide, sewer or Illuminating gas.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11

Farmers from all parts of the
United States will visit Imperial
Valley next Wednesday, according
to telephone message from G. o.
Hoober. farm bureau president at
tending the national farm bureau
convention in Pasadena.
Hoober is making arrangements
for a caravan of farmers to visit
the county en- route to their homes
and has promised them a 100 mile
tour of the winter vegetable garden
of the world, 'glimpses of the largest
irrigation system in the world and
a visit to foreign country as in
ducements. Local farm bureau
members will conduct the visitors on
their tour.
Mrs. E. j. Carleton, All club
council president, who returned
Thursday from Pasadena was pars
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
international War
Raging in Madrid,
Official Declares

GENEVA, Dec. II. W.p)-An "in-
ternational war" already exists in
Spain and threatens to spread into
a general European conflict, Span
ish Foreign Minister Julio Alvarez
Del Vayo, warned an extraordinary
session of the league of nations
council today.
Del Vayo criticized the Italian
and German assistance allegedly
given the Spanish rebels, now at
the gates of Madrid. Thousands of
their troops are reported to be
fighting with the insurgents, with
others ready to so.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Cooler Weather
Heads For Valley

Cooler weather headed toward
Imperial Valley probably will ar
rive by Saturday morning, said Fred
Baughman, weatherman. While the
exact degree of temperature is not
indicated as yet, nothing important
IS expected to result from the drop.
Winds which have dried out the
air during the last few days are
held responsible for the anticipat-
ed lower temperatures, Baughman
said
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11

tion of royalty, no one can tell. 1t
has received hard blow. Per-
haps the new king, by his conduct,
can revive faith in it,"
Hartford, Conn, Courant-"Wheth
er or not he will lind happiness
commensurate with the sacrifice he
has made, if he considers it a sacri-
flee, is for the future to determine.
The chances are that he will not,
that regret will fill his years.
Vancouver Sun--"We loved him
but we cannot forget that he ran
away. And so something of the
heart has gone out of the British
Empire"
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11

county in 1886. FOrCy-tWO persons
died in the county thus far this
year as a result of traffic acci-
dents.
The child was playing in the
yard at the family home five miles
southeast of Holtville shortly after
9 o'clock Friday morning when
Pritchard drove in to collect the
cream for the dairy. He told Depu-
ty Coroner Frank Raney that he
saw the baby as he collected the
cream supply.
Every day, Pritchard told Raney,
the baby would run to wave at him
as he drove out of the yard. Fri
day, however, she was not at her
accustomed place to wave good
bye to him. He said he stopped the
truck and went back to look for
her. Pritchard said he found the
crushed little body and realized
he must have backed over her.
The wheel of the truck passed
over the child's neck and chest,
according to the physician who
examined her.
The child's body was taken to
the Fields undertaking establish
ment in Brawley and an inquest
is expected to be held Saturday.
Pritchard was not held in connec-
ton with the death.
90
In an automobile accident two
miles west of Brawley at 12:45
o'clock Friday morning, Miss Betty
Corroll, 81. of Ell Centre suffered
broken ribs when the car driven
by Miss Mona Jean Corroll, %,
turned over in ditch.
The injured girl was taken to the
Ell Centre hospital for treatment.
The accident occurred when the
driver swerved off the highway
to avoid a collision.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Ell Centre Lodge
Has Trustees Mite

Trustees night was observed
Thursday by the Ell Centro ElkS
lodge, DR.. Forrest E. Kutz presiding.
Prior to the meeting the kitchen
mechanics served fried oyster din
ner.
Plans were started for the annual
Christmas observance of which Neal
Fl. Gavin will be in charge.
Next Thursdays meeting will fea-
ture a yellow dog Initiation with a
dinner preceding the initiation.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11

Kingp the palace crowd, mostly
young people. cried.
I'VE want Edward! Down with
Baldwin," the crowd which jammed
Downing street shouted.
Two doubledeck buses loaded with
police arrived at the palace at $50
pm. to preserve order, but there
were only minor disturbances.
The fascist demonstration requir-
ed reinforcements to quell it, how
ever. Led by about 1000 black
shirts the crowd milled about the
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Monday Set For
Huston Funeral

Funeral services for Eliza Huston,
widow of the late j. H. Huston
and mother of J. d. Huston OF I'M
perial, will be conducted at the
graveside, Hollywood cemetery,
Monday morning at 10 am.
Mrs. Huston died Wednesday af-
ter a lingering illness of some years.
The family has been one of prom
inence in the history Of the valley
and many friends are planning to
attend the services.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
SIR. | WILL NOT BE
DICTATED TO

LONDON, Dec II. WP)-Intimate
friends of Edward VIII today des-
cribed an historic meeting between
the abdicated monarch and his late
father King George V, when the
king told his son to give up Mrs.
Wallis Simpson
The stormy meeting was just
about year ago. friends said. King
George first pleaded and then order
ed Edward to give up Mrs. Simpson.
He said, in effect:
II have kept our name free of
scandal for 25 years-and I am not
going to have it dragged in the mud
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
BOY INJURED
WHEN KNOCKED
FROM TRUCK

Everett Shaw. 14-year- son of
Mr.. and Mrs. B. w. Shaw of El
Centro, was injured early Friday
morning when a collision knocked
him from a truck parked on Main
street for erection OF Christmas
decorations.
An automobile driven by Bob
Robinett, who was travelling west
on Main street, hit the truck, throw
ing young Shaw to the pavement.
He suffered head injuries and
bruises.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
EDWARD MAY
FLY TO ZURICH

HENDON. England Dec. IL. tUD
Flight Lieut.. Edward H. Fielden,
captain of the kings flight" Ed
ward WIS personal pilot, received
orders to stand by today and tomor-
row. Edwards plane was ready for
flight. There was a rumor, uncon-
firmed. that Edward intended to fly
to Zurich, Switzerland.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
CAPONES FACE
NEW TAX SUITS

CHICAGO, Dec. IL. W.p)-Carter
H. Harrison. collector of internal
revenue, today filed tax liens. total
ing nearly $325,000 against Al Ca
pone and his brother, Ralph.
The government charged the for
mer Chicago gang leader with failure
to pay $225, ,428.93 in income taxes
for the years from 1924 to 1929 in
elusive and demanded $24,0S1 .65 ad-
ditional as interest.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11

now"
Edwards seven-word reply tells
the whole story of his abdication, he
said:
Sir, I will not be dictated to!"
Edward must have regretted that
his relations with his father were
strained in the last few months be-
fore his death last January. He
was extremely fond of his father
and took his death harder than any
of the kings other sons.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11

prime minister's office shouting:
1--WE want the workers Kingl Put
it to vote!"
Police finally pushed the DEM
onstrators out of Downing street
by a series of short rushes, but the
crowd reformed at the mall, pushed
past lone mounted policeman at
the Admiralty Arch into Cockspur
street and thence into Lower Re-
gent street. There hundreds more
joined the line which stretched for
several hundred yards and num-
| harod cavarol thousands
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Odd Malady Takes
Lives of Four Babies

DENVER, Colo, Dec. IL. WP)-
Health authorities and private ply
sicians sought today to diagnose a
strange malady which in the past
week has taken the lives of four
infant children.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Newspapermen in
Annual Meeting

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. IL. W.P)-
Delegates to the annual business
convention Of the California Press
association gathered here today for
a two-day discussion OF problems
affecting the states newspaper in
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
British Stock Mart
Opens Strengthened

LONDON, Dec, IL. W.P)-The stock
exchange opened optimistically to-
day in anticipation of new, serene
reign. Business was limited because
today ends the period account.
British funds were firm. War loans
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
PRESS CRITICAL OF
EDWARDS MOVE IN
GIVING UP THRONE
Many Newspapers Disappointed in Former Ruler
Opinions Conflict on Abdications Effect
Upon Prestige of Royalty
BY UNITED PRESS

Editorial comment by American newspapers on King
Edwards abdicaton follows:
New York Tmes-"It is sad Illustration of the hopes
that had cenered in Edward VIII All this high opportu
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
BRITISH CROWDS
MIX SHOUTS FOR
ALBERT, EDWARD

LONDON, Dec II. (UP)-More than 10000 British
stood before Buckingham Palace for hours last night
shouting for their king while blackshirted Fascist
sympathizers of Sir Oswald Moey demonstrated against
King Edwards abdication at 10 Downing Street.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
King Performs :
Last Act; York
Takes Throne
Edward VIII Becomes ''Mr. Windsor" as
He Signs Abdication Bill; Albert
Becomes Emperor as George vi
Copyright, 1896, by United Press

LONDON Dec IL (UP)-Edward VIII ended his brief
reign today by giving his royal to the bill legaz
ing his abdcaton His brother the Duke of York, Al
Monday became king emperor to rule George VI
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
County Death
Toll Boosted
To AZ Lives
Holtville Milk Driver, Missing Child's
Wave, Backs Up to Look For Her;
Finds Machine Passed Over Body

Lucia Fischer, 20-monthold daughter of Mr. and Mrs
Vincent Fischer of the Holtve area lost her life Friday
morning beneath the wheels of milk truck driven by j.
Prchard o. of Ell Centro The death of the baby add
ed victim to the traffic fatality list in Imperial
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Shades of Capt. Kidd

Terror filled tales of Henry Nor
gan and his raiders of the Spanish
Main are running through the
minds of Imperial Valleys golfing
contingent as they watch the drives
and puts of a newcomer, Dave Tay-
lor and wonder if there is any sig
nificance in the kerchief he wears
bound around his forehead on the
Continued on Page 8, Col. A.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
The Economy Program

The Economy Program
One of the complicated gadgets
on the front doors of the Ell Centro
postoffice was out of order. Sum-
mon help? Not Postmaster Penny
Richmond! Aided and abetted by
a janitor, he fixed it himself-and
any day now RR expects to see it
spout a stream of water when some
one presses the handle to open the
door That's what you get for hav-
ing an ex-plumber for postmaster.
Keeping Out The Cold
One suspects an attempt to cheat
the muffler statesmen in the Calex-
leo Elks lodge whiskerino campaign,
which has developed some wispy
wonders woeful to behold. For in
stance, there's Ike Schlatter. with a
frosty little sprinkle stubbling his
chin. He claims it will be a Van
Dyke, but RR doesn't think the
winters long enough for that. Chick
Willingham, normally good natur
ed police officer, has become a
suave, distinguished gentleman be-
hind whiskers SO handsome they
are menace to the sanctity of
home and fireside. Charlie Cockley,
according to jealous male, looks
something like a>'possum, and if it
comes to that, there are others of
distinctly baboonish cast since the
whisker crop developed, Still, any
sacrifice is better than SIS fine.
Those who really suffer are the ones
whose business calls them away
from the border city.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
The Shirt Brigade

The ShIrt BrISadc-
Add Randall HenderSon'S name to
your list of daring apparel wearers.
His read shirt is marvel to be-
hold. which gives Warren Currier
something to compete with.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
MARKETS. AN RIEF

MARI<ETs AN RTEF
butter; Los Angeles 34c, Butter
rat, Imperial Valley fob. ranch,
Grade ~ 42L2ci manufa curing milk.
3'h2c; route gathered cream. 33Hzc.
Il. A. Hay--U. =. M. I extrn leafy,
SlO.JO-.O; 4. y. No. 80; U = No
leafy. SIT; L No. :, SI6; Mime
npOlis flax 2OS-219.
Montana labor news., 1936-11-12
GOOD BOOKS ARR
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