Barkley Attacks Hoover Era Critics at Democratic Convention
In Philadelphia Senator Alben Barkley denounces Republican leaders and the Supreme Court as he argues for broader federal oversight and a new reading of interstate commerce. He targets Alf Landon and Hearst supporters, accusing the GOP of backing a counterfeit liberalism and tying profits to human fortune.
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United States
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Texans and Hearst rally at Democratic convention
Texas delegates organized at Philadelphia as William Randolph Hearst loomed, urging Roosevelt era reforms and criticizing Republicans. Barkley denounced past policy while stressing a balanced budget and adherence to Supreme Court decisions. Delegates moved to back party platform and nominate leaders, amid West Texas dustbowl criticisms.
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Barkley Reframes GOP Battle Cry With New Deal Twist
At the Democratic national convention keynoting in Philadelphia Senator Barkley Kentucky revived the Republican chant three long years with a New Deal slant. He framed Hoover era lows as three long years of Republican misrule and signaled a shift toward relief measures amid economic hardship.
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Transportation group shines at Texas Centennial fair
Reporter and seven year old son tour the transportation exhibits at the Texas Centennial Exposition. They explore miniature trains, trucks, and an automatic milking cow, then admire railroads, oil gushers, a rodeo and a hall of mirrors with music and marionette shows. The transportation buildings span 122000 square feet and cost 425000 dollars. The piece promises tomorrow’s tour of the varied industries group.
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Esplanada
Richard G. Baldwin
Dallas
U.P
Baldwin
Southwest
Hall of Mirrors
Texas
Promenaa
Udga Free Trial for Stomach Ailments Promises Relief
Stomach pain gas heartburn and ulcers drive over 54000 sufferers to seek new relief. An Adga based on a stomach specialist's prescription claims quick relief with Udga, offered free trial packages at Fox Drug Stores and City Drug Stores. If unavailable locally, Udga is available at low cost from your druggist with a money back guarantee not promised.
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Barkley Defends New Deal While Attacking Republican Platform
Kentucky senator Barkley praised the New Deal as aiding farm, labor, banking, and housing programs and urged expanded government oversight to protect the weak. He criticized the Republican platform as a revolving eye and rejected claims of dictatorial powers by Roosevelt. He linked relief to tax increases and defended liberalism as a guard of rights.
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Cleveland
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Reconstruction Corporation
United States
Cone Takes Lead In Florida Runoff For Governor
Jacksonville Fla June 23 Fred P Cone Lake City banker lawyer and farmer took an early lead tonight in Florida runoff primary for the Democratic nomination for governor. Unofficial results from 74 of 1322 precincts gave Cone 5067 votes to 3846 for Raleigh Pettway of Tampa a criminal court judge who led a field of 14 in the June 2 first primary but failed to win a majority.
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Fred P. Cone
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Raleigh Petteway
Tampa
Constitutional discord at Congress over interpretation
A speaker notes that Congress struggles to agree on constitutional meaning while criticizing Republican candidates. He recalls Governor Landon and Colonel Knox embracing each other after backing Theodore Roosevelt in 1912 and Roosevelt's stance on court decisions advocating recall by the people.
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Knox
Theodore Roosevelt
Santa Fe recalls workers amid rising business activity
The Santa Fe Railroad reports many employees are being recalled to service. Among the names are brake men J J Stalworth F W Price J E Blake and engineer Lb w Wirth and switchman T J Clark. A Rock Island inspector based in Kansas City was in Amarillo on company business. Mrs W M McDonald is en route to San Francisco for her brother's illness. A Ladies Auxiliary picnic of the Order of Railway Conductors was held at Ellwood Park.
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T. J. Clark
C. F. Sandburg
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