Republican Platform and Prohibition Debates in 1932 Convention
At Chicago on June 16 1932 Republicans debated prohibition amid a heated convention. The platform endorsed federal control of liquor with state discretion and called for a constitutional amendment while rejecting immediate repeal. Hoover allies defended policy as the party moved toward a one year debt holiday and economic recovery measures.
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Francis M. Stephenson
Vieck
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Hoover
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
California
James N. Rimue
Hingham Ovens
Garfield
Bingham
Connecticut
Mills
John L. McNall
Dbinkrham
Nicholas Murray Butler
New York
Congress
Farm Board
World Court
Tariff Commission
United States
Odds and Ends Parodying Law and Life in a Midwestern Paper
A collage of jabs at lawmaking and politics, mixing humorous observations on educators, politicians, and bureaucrats with social quirks. The piece ridicules extra legislation dreams, a grasshopper scare, and the folly of public notices while weaving in pop culture references, travel, and everyday mishaps.
Alfalfa Bill Murray Tells Life Story From Oklahoma Governor’s Bedroom
A four hour interview with Governor Murray in his Oklahoma City executive mansion reveals a troubled campaign, humble beginnings, and bold ventures. He describes his roots in East Texas, early work as a cotton picker and book agent, and rise to law and politics. He recalls forming the Bolivian colony plan, farming again, and launching his 1939 gubernatorial bid with frugal means.
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Tishomingo
Okla
Chickasaw
Douglas H. Johnston
Alice Hearrell
Sequoyah
State of
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Congress
Europe
Belgium
Sarajevo
State Department
Bryan
America
Wilson
South America
Amazon
United States
Rome
Andes
New Orleans
Cuba
Panama
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The Man Hunters Aboard Susan and Denise Encounter
Susan meets Denise Ackroyd at the station and later at a shop as Denise mocks her social climb. Heath, Bob Dunbar, and affairs with the Heath household complicate Susan's ambitions while she battles romantic memories and a clever rival.
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Simon
Susan
Denise Ackroyd
Bob Dunbar
Denise
Ben
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Politics Stirred by Republican National Meeting Gains Pace
Local interest in county and state races heats up as registration opens and first primary nears. Voters follow radio coverage of Chicago convention and debates over the Eighteenth Amendment.
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Chicago
J. H. Boswell
Justice
Supreme Court
Crel Busby
Ada
J. W. Clark
Atoka
Richt
Car rolls downhill killing 4 year old in Philadelphia suburb
In Conshohocken, Stanley Lickinko fell asleep at the wheel after his car slipped into reverse. Companion Benjamin Popek allegedly stepped on the starter causing the vehicle to roll and strike a 4 year old boy. Popek is held for involuntary manslaughter.
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Conshohocken
Stanley Lickinko
Benjamin Popek
Popek
Mayor Walker Celebrates 51st Birthday With Orphans
New York officials nicknamed Uncle Jim as Mayor Walker marked his 51st birthday. A heart shaped cake was presented at the Shield of David home where he was introduced to the orphan girls and played the piano but declined to sing.
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Walker
Uncle Jim
Shield of David
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