Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 December 1936 — Page 1
—— Mr. and Mrs. Herman L. Rogers
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VOLUME 48—NUMBER 235
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NEXT MOVE OF MRS. SIMPSON IS KEPT SECRET
Double Guard Is A Is Maintained At Cannes’ Retreat of Edward’s Friend.
HINT EARLY DEPARTURE
Will Remain at Least Until Tomorrow,” Rogers Tells Eager Newsmen,
(Copyright, 1936, by United ess) CANNES, France, Dec. 10.—The next move of Mrs. Wallis Warfield Simpson, for whom Edward VIII of England today gave up his throne, was obscured today by a |double guard of reticence and secret service men surrounding her. It was understood first that she
planned to remain in the villa of Mr. and Mrs. Herman L. Rogers here until after Christmas. It was emphatically stated that Edward was not proceeding to Cannes. But as the day wore on definite assertions in the Rogers household that their guest would remain until after the holidays were not so positive.
Uncertain of Plans.
After word that the King had formally abdicated was flashed from London, Rogers was unwilling to say more than that “Mrs. Simpson will remain at least until tomorrow,” although he did not say she was planning to leave. From this it was deduced. that Mrs, Simpson might not be wholly certain of her plans, or might even attempt to slip away quietly to esgape the ring of reporters surrounding ing her. Lord Brownlow, lord-in-waiting to Edward VIII, who has been attending Mrs, Simpson, left the at dusk for a walk. He told newspaper men that Mrs. Simpson had no de-
sire to comment on the abdication
“That's Is the Idea”
News of Edward's act was telephoned to the villa, where Rogers received the call. The United Press correspondent asked Rogers, an American, whether Mrs. Simpson would marry Edward “I can not answer that," Rogers replied. The correspondent urged: “Can't you say either 'yes' or no’?” Rogers answered:
I can not commit myself, but everything would indicate that is
the idea,” Armed secret service men were in
the villa, near Mrs. Simpson's bedroom, at all hours of the day and night, it was asserted. It was to this unhappy ‘plight that her romance with King Edward had brought the cheery Mrs. Simpson, the one-time Baltimore society woman who has taken her place with other women of history. Since her arrival here, Mrs. Simpson, distraught, had stayed in bed till nearly noon. But today she was up early. She was dressed in a knitted sports dress. Before breakfast she helped Mrs. Rogers to arrange flowers from the garden where they share space with orange trees. There was excitement here despite the rainy wind that bent the sea front palm trees. Shawled
of waiting people at all four airports in the Cannes area. Troops moved to posts at Frejus Field and a detail of secret Service men arrived here.
SAILOR READY FOR TRIAL ON EXTORTION
By United Press HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 10—Federal attorneys proceeded today with preparations to try James F. Hall 19-year-old sailor, for attempted extortion of $50,000 from Ginger Rogers. Letters of appeal pouring in from the youth's friends and sympathizers will have "no effect on the prosecution," the attorneys said.Ha, indicted by a Federal grand jury yesterday was reported as saying he was "ready to take my medicine." He admitted, Federal agents said, writing threatening notes to the red-haired actress and here mother.
TIMES FEATURES ON INSIDE PAGES.
Become Rulers of Britain’ s Vast Empire
OPENS MEETING ON INCOME TAX
‘Townsend Hears Views of Citizens on Revision of Stale Levy.
Governor-elect Townsend opened the public conference on gross income
tax revision today with the, request that delegates lay aside personal
differences in working out recom-
mendations, Addressing: more than 500 rep-
Addressing more than 500 representative taxpayers and legislators in, the Claypool Hotel, Mr. Townsend said: “The people decided in the most democratic way possible, the election, that they wanted the gross income tax retained.” “I am not unmindful,” he said, “that many believe the law contains inequalities. This conference is your opportunity to make suggestions, and I will co-operate with you. “I am speaking to you as the Governor-elect. It will me the Legislature’s business, not. mine, to
change the law, if inequalities are
found.” Shricker Pledges Aid
Lieutenant Governor-elect Henry Shricker promised those in the assembly he would co-operate with them and Mr. Townsend to the fullest extent. Anderson Ketchum, conference chairmen, appointed the following to the rules committee: J. W. Bosse, State Education Department. statistician; Howard Atchison, representing farmers; W. H. Arnett, taxpayers’ organizations; Al Gisler, wholesalers; Henry M. Cochrane, manufacturers; M. L. Hall, real estate men; Andrew Fendrick, restaurant business; Martin Miller, labor; L. F.
Shuttleworth, retailers: Russell S.
Williams, oil industry; L. Huffman, service trades, and William S. Swiggett, retail grocers. The gross income tax, enacted by tr - 1933 General Assembly, provided $10,388,339 the first year, $13,607,836 the second year and $16,544,(Turn to Page Nine)
CHECKS PUBLIC CASH IN CRAIG’S 3 BANKS
A check on public deposits in| three southern Indiana banks with Lynn Craig, charged with embezzlement in a Federal affidavit, was connected, is to be given tomorrow.
The audit is to be made by Ross Techmeyer, Sinking Fund
secretary. Mr. Craig was an officer in banks at Palmyra, Crothersville
3 Department Stores to Give Employes Cash
Officials of /thtes. i pnt
mas” gifts this year. ey “were L. S. Ayres & Co., William H. Block Co, and H. P. Wasson & C0, Approximately 4300 employes were affected. Ayres is to give every employe | as of Aug. 1 this year a week's salary, and others, of shorter service cash in pfoportion.” Block officials . said - their gift would total $30,000 to approximately 1000 employes. Wasson'’s is to give ‘each employe of a year's service-or more a week's pay, and others of shorter service a gift in proportion.
LOCAL BROADCASTING STATION 1S FAVORED
Van.Auken Plea. _Supported by FCC Examiner.
Times Special , WASHINGTON, . Dec. 10-—Favor. able report on the request of Glenn Van Auken “for permission to construct a $25,000 radio station at Indianapolis has been submitted ‘to the Federal Communications Com--mission by P. W. Seward, F. C. C. examiner. Mr. Van Auken requested a onekilowatt station permit to broadcast 10cal daytime progfams on a frequency of 1050 kilocycles. Station WIRE * opposed. the request. Evidence disclosed that: Mr. Van Auken, local attorney and Democratic leader, has assets in. real estate, notes, bonds, securities, other investments, matured insurance policies and cash with a net worth -of SPO. $90,000, the
examiner reported. “His tion is to mse pa Ee HE ie convenience a been |
TS RESIGNED”
Officials of three downtown department stores today announced. they will give employes. cash Christ-
POPE IS RESIGNED TO DOCTOR'S ORDERS
CHUBBY ANGELO OUTFITTED NOW
He Was a Boy Nobody Wanted—But He's Happy Again,
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nity Fund relief agencies and: the | social service department of .the public schools check the children for need. ‘
LOTTIE PICKFORD, 41, DIES IN IN HOLLYWOOD
By United Press HOLLYWOOD, Cal., Dec. 10--
Lqttie Pickin], younger sister of
Mary Pickford died at her home
REPORT TOWNSEND'S PLAN ENRICHED HIM
By United Presa . WASHINGTON, Dec. 10. — Dr. Francis E. Townsend, the country
was described to Congress by. an’ in | vestigating committee :
today as | man who has become “rich” on his organization activities. | €3 House special committee rean end |: en Ireland, the British ‘Dominions be- |. :
port yas viewed as: writing: send movement, in view Ho ne: x n fesult and fhdications that the program no longer is a cqngressional- problem: «+.
HICKS ATTORNEYS ATTACK CONFESSION
Claim Statement in Crime ~ Made Under Duress.
: —_— Times Special BROOKVILLE, ‘Ind. Dec. 10. — The murder Jrial? ‘of Heber Hicks was interrupted today as defense attorneys sought to prevent testimony relating to his purported. i fessi on. ’ + Attorneys - . indicated, that Hicks, alleged prinéipal in the murder of Capt. Harry Miller, rétired Cineinnati. fire captain,. would: Tepudiate the confession: as obtained under duress.’ Mrs. ‘Mary - Hicks, atiraciive wife of the defendant, entered the co room for the first time today kissed her husband. She said she was ‘ frightened by a “wild letter” | Hicks ~had ‘written, asking her .to smuggle him saws. “I was afraid he would get killed if he ined to <5 ” she said. Jose olsky ‘| told ef beating. the‘sged: vein on the head in his New Trenton } of placing the stunned man. ear; dri until the captain, in began . moan, “and of shobting him.
doctor’ who orgénized the $200-a-month “old age pension movement,
UNDERSTAND MY DECISION, RULER ASKS
‘Can No Longer Discharge Task,” Edward Says in Leaving Throne,
HOPES COURSE IS BEST Ruler Asks ‘Quick Action’ to
Effect Ascension of His Brother Albert.
By United Press . LONDON, Dec. 10.—Text of King Edward's announcement abdicating the throne of the British Empire follows: “Realizing as I do the gravity of this step, I can only hope that I shall have the understanding of my peoples in the decision I have taken and the reasons which have led me to take it. “I conceive that I am not’ overlooking the duty that rests on to place in the forefront the public interest when I declare that I am conscious that I can no longer discharge’ this heavy task with efficiacy or ‘with: satisfaction to myself. “I have accordingly this morning
executed an instrument of abdication in the terms following: I, Edward VIII of Great Britain,|
Ireland, the British Dominions beyond the sea; King Emperor of India, do hereby declare my irrevocable determination to renounce the throne for myself and my descendants. My desire is that effect should he given to this in-
strument of abdication immediately.
‘‘'In token thereof I have hereunfo set my hand this tenth day of December, 1936, in the presence of the witnesses whose signatures are subscribed.
“My execution. of this instrument has been witnessed by my three brothers, the royal highnesses, the Duke of York, the Duke of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent. “I deeply appreciate the spirit which has actuated the appeals which have béen made to me to take a different decision and I have, before reaching my final determination, most fully pondered over them. “But my mind is made. up. “Moreover, further delay can not be but most injurious to the peoples whom I have tried to serve-as Prince of Wales and as King, and whose future happiness and prosperity are the constant wish of my heart. “IT take my leave of them in the confident hope that the course which I have thought it right to follow is that which is best for the stability of the throne and empire and the happiness of. my peoples.
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| Sovereign May Broadcast to Nation Tomor-
‘row Night, Then Leave Immediately ‘For Continent by Plane.
Pictures of leading characters in royal drama, Page 3 : : Editorial, Pegler, Broun, Page "22.
By United Press
LONDON, Dec. 10.—The Baldwin government tonig
introduced in Parliament the act of abdication sealing King Edward VIII's renunciation of this throne in favor of" ‘hig
brother, the Duke of York.
Immediately thereafter, the House of Commons ade journed until tomorrow morning. It was ‘understood - Edward. would : remain at Fort Belvedere until the abdication act becomes law. . ! It was further understood that no arrangements for granting revenues to King Edward would be made until the new King’s civil list is presented to Parliament next year. A spokesman at the Duke of York’s household. told the United Press today that the new King of England probabl will take the name of King Albert 1. It was understood tonight that Edward may broadcast’ to the nation and the empire tomorrow night and then leavs
the country.
A breathless, stunned House of Commons received. fiom the King an historic document giving up the “heavy burden” | of ‘kingship because of the difficult personal situation in
e {which he finds himself.
Canada accepted the abdication “with profound regret? " Prime Minister W. L. MacKenzie King announced in Ottawa following an emergency cabinet meeting. The scene in Commons was one of the most sole
England's long history.
Never before has a King vo
[tarily .givenrup that mighty throne, ‘But His: Majesty’ s government was determined not
3 Wad ig
‘permit ‘a commoner and divorcee” to share i with Edy
of Windsor.
The' King was equally determined to ivike Ter Q ‘or marry her in any case. He therefore decided against fighting his ministers and the Constitution: The historic occasion came at 3:42 p. m. today, ater Edward had been on the throne 324 days.
Just before Big Ben, the voice of the empire, chimed the three-quarter hour, the
speaker called on Mr. Bald-|
win.
The Prime Minister arose] from his seat and walked to}
'the bar of the house. He asked the speaker to read the
King’s message.
The silence was uncanny, painful. | The throng which filled the small, gloomy chamber where centuries of history has been made, seemed to have suspended animation. There was not even. the sound of loud breathing The hg ker read the King’s mes-
sage. Asks Urgent Action
ae SMOUODS Of the assembly ean only be imagined when he came 10 the solemn words L Bdward VIII of Great Britain, ' British Dominions be-
and it is impossible t, grievous. news any comment on that today.”
Told Family Next Day
Palqsip said the King lola Que that night and his thres