Roosevelt Third-Term Push Sparks Democratic Rift At Convention
Chicago July coverage says New Dealers threaten to campaign for Roosevelt’s fourth term if Democratic leaders fail to rally. Roosevelt’s nomination faces opposition from old party stalwarts but wins backing from White House patronage and Ickes Hopkins Farley tensions. Critics call convention showmanship weak and note the mystery microphone stoking pro Roosevelt cries.
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War and Politics Round Roosevelt Willkie Rivalry
The piece debates Roosevelt seeking a third term, noting his famous I do not choose to run statement. Historians argue Coolidge was aggravated by not being drafted. With Democratic nomination secured, war in Europe is expected to intensify. The nation faces a decision on wartime leadership and preparedness.
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Little Jane Garrison Cries Then Police Find Her Home
A nearly three year old girl wandered from 1223 Taylor Street with her brother and cried on a curb until Mrs. John Mathis and her maid, aided by police, located her home after a three hour search. Jane gave only her name spoken as Jane. She had left for the armory gymnasium at 1300 Tyler Street.
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Dusty Miller To Give Away Hog At All Star Game
Congressional candidate F. T. Dusty Miller offers a 150 pound Parker hog to the first man knocking a home run in the All-Star baseball game Saturday night. The hog will be delivered free at the ball park. Miller runs a farm with many hogs and notes hog prices are low.
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Dusty) Miller
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British Forces Retreat From Moyale Toward Buna
Italian high command reported British forces were in retreat from Moyale toward Buna in Kenya colony as motorized columns were machine-gunned and scattered.
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Rift in Democratic camp hinted at in draft secrecy
The article critiques New Deal maneuvering during a convention, accusing managers of political ineptitude and suggesting a more conciliatory approach could have kept unity. It contrasts Roosevelt plans with Farley Garner Wheeler Tydings factions and questions Ickes' remark Conciliate who.
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Republicans Plan Greeting for Willkie Visit in Amarillo
Texas Republicans plan a large reception for Wendell L. Willkie on his Amarillo stop this month. Delegations from Texas and nearby states will attend as Homer Rice vows to assemble “the world's largest” cowboy band to welcome the Republican presidential nominee.
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Diesel Mechanic Seeks Position After Training and Experience
Tack Diesel Mechanic writes seeking diesel work after completing a diesel course with 320 hours of service. He cites 20 years as an automobile mechanic and offers contact at 13 North East Ninth Avenue to Tam a young colored man seeking honest work. A reader lists a 16 year old girl seeking housework and child care.
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Polk Street
How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of FAT
An advertisement claims a woman shed 20 pounds of fat by taking Kruschen daily for 30 days, while reducing caloric intake and weighing in at the end. It mentions two forms of Kruschen, a U.S. made English formula, and a money back offer from Cretney Drug Store.
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Cretney Drug Store
Government Costs Too Much in Texas Campaign
Sherman July 18 candidates say state government is too expensive as Harry Hines backs governor bid in North Texas. He plans a Leon ard rally and other appearances arguing government should run like a cash‑based highway department and questioning $150 million annual needs plus $70 million more.
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Gulf Oil Sound Truck to Attend All Panhandle Rally
Gulf Oil Company official Geore Hammock announced a large sound truck would be in town for the All Panhandle political rally at Butler Field on July 23. The gear has toured Amarillo for events and will also visit Dallas Vernon and other spots in quick succession.
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Arabian Warriors Gather on Transjordan Frontier
The Messaggero in a dispatch from Athens reports thousands of armed Wahabi warriors on the Transjordan frontier waiting for orders to invade Palestine. They are said to be under Ibn El Saud of Neja and Hejaz, seeking to restore Islam to former strength.
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Car Victim Dies in Brownwood Traffic Fatality
Brownwood reports its first traffic fatality in over 600 days as 23 year old Fred Trevino died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. The tragedy occurred last night leaving the community shaken.
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Candidates Must File Fund Record in District Races
Candidates for the 18th district congressional race may face disqualification if campaign expense filings are not made by tomorrow. County and precinct candidates file with the county clerk, while multi-county district candidates file with the secretary of state in Austin. County Clerk Hubert Cole said only a few candidates had filed with him.
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Romania Tightens Sabotage Vigilance Amid Fires
BUCHAREST July 18 UP vigilant measures against sabotage were tightened across Romania after a string of fires and explosions. Police suspect Communist elements and imposed emergency precautions akin to those after the November seizure of a circular urged to commit wartime sabotage. In Galatz, Russian naval activity intensified with a gunboat firing across the bow of a German river steamer that refused to stop at the Danube mouth.
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Kyffhauser Bund to be dissolved in Houston
The Houston Chronicle reports the Kyffhauser Bund of Houston will be dissolved to allay suspicions about its activities. A band member denies any subversive action. Rep. Martin Dies arrives in Houston to resume an investigation into un American activities, after starting the inquiry in Austin.
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Refugee Children May Find Homes in Panhandle
Refugee children bombed from their homes in Europe may find homes in the Panhandle. The Texas Department of Public Welfare notified district supervisor Rosae lind Giles that the department will cooperate with official agencies handling the refugee children. Plans for placing children are being worked out.
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Panhandle
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Substation Not To Open On Saturday Afternoon
The San Jacinto Post office substation will not be open Saturday afternoons, Postmaster W D DeGraasi said today. The Saturday afternoon closure only applies to the substation. the main office remains open all day Saturday except for the Postal Savings and bond Sales departments which close at noon.
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Selassie Reported To Be in Sudan
British sources report former Emperor Haile Selassie traveled secretly to Sudan in June. The visit, arranged by British authorities, was not stated to imply British backing for restoring his throne, with Ethiopians to decide their own ruler.
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Green Dragon Drug Man Sentenced to 12 Years
Phil H. Chadwick, director of the Green Dragon narcotics ring in the Fort Worth area, received a 12 year federal prison term. Charles Schiffman, alleged New York leader, got 10 years. Chadwick led a broad southwest network from a stock farm near Arlington, the government said.
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Canadian Artillerymen Visit Dionne Quints At Hospital
A fully mechanized Royal Canadian Artillery unit from Camp Petawawa invaded Dafoe Hospital in Callander to meet the Dionne quintuplets. The quints dressed as Red Cross nurses sang and then performed first aid demonstrations for the visiting troops. The soldiers were told the girls pray for them each night.
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Ministers Sleep at Their Offices in War Time
Prime Minister Churchill orders all ministers whose duties are tied to wartime conduct to sleep at their offices. He cited obvious reasons and announced the measure in the House of Commons.
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War Updates Reveal Ethiopian Front Tactics and Italian Pursuit
Report notes direct hits on Ethiopian camp and surrounding buildings as fighting continues. Moyale, on the British side of the border, was occupied by Italian forces after a siege last week, with troops and planes pursuing further advances.
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Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad Claims Kidney Benefits
An advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a diuretic and kidney stimulant to relieve backache nervousness and pains from gouty sciatica neuritis and rheumatic joints. It urges readers with kidney symptoms to buy a 35 cent package and warns against substitutes.
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