Taft Favored On Third Ballot In Republican Race
At Philadelphia Taft emerges as heavy favorite for the Republican nomination with endorsements expected from Herbert Hoover and Alf Landon after Dewey leads on the first ballot. Dewey could still win if he maintains a strong showing across two or three rounds. The convention opens with two ballots planned and a late recess tonight. Miss Gladys Pyle, first Republican woman to give a presidential nomination speech, marks a historic moment.
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Weather Report Summary for Nebraska and Local Areas
Partly cloudy to cloudy with local showers or thunderstorms tonight and Friday. Cooler Friday in west and central portions. Nebraska generally fair tonight and Friday, with scattered thundershowers east this afternoon or early tonight, then cooler tonight and central and east Friday.
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Former Atlantic boy nominated at GOP conclave
The former Atlantic boy, Harlan J. Bushfield of South Dakota, was nominated for president by Miss Gladys Pyle at the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia. Pyle touted Bushfield as a man with an economic progressive record and praised his state reforms. Also noted were domestic milestones and a Minnesota trip by local residents Ed Griffin and Mrs. Donahoe for a golden wedding anniversary.
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Dewey reception shows Hambright charm in pre convention tour
Earl Hall reports from Philadelphia on Thomas E. Dewey’s first press conference at the Hotel Walton. Dewey appears confident and sharp as he addresses 200 reporters while Lemoyne Jones leads the press setup. Iowa delegates unite behind Hanford Mac Nider, with Carter County Tennessee noted as a strong GOP stronghold.
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Foil Communist Attempt To Seize Esthonian Boat
Norfolk, June 27. An alleged communist plot to murder Esthenian Kotkas officers and seize the ship was thwarted as mutineers tried to cut lights and attack crew. Second officer fired. Ranalla wounded, others battered and surrendered amidships. Captain Kallas cited communist influence behind the mutiny and cited Russia’s conquest of Estonia.
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Atlantic Band Presents Weekly Park Concert Tonight
The Atlantic municipal band directed by Irvan Rich gives a 8 pm concert at the uptown city park. Soloist Sara Noblitt performs. program includes Fidelity march, Royal Hussars, Masterbilt overture, Woodpecker Song, Roses and Orchids, Sally Trombone, A Bit of Ireland, Apollo march, Silver Threads Among the Gold, Gala Night overture, Columbian march, with brass quartet featuring Fancolly Pigg Henderson and Israel.
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Republicans Denounce New Deal Foreign Policy In Platform
Philadelphia June 27 The GOP platform denounces New Deal foreign policy as steering the nation toward war. Alf Landon endorses the foreign plank calling it realistic. The platform pledges Americanism preparedness and peace with a strong army and navy and nonintervention in foreign wars. Domestic aims include reform of Wagner Act, social security, and fiscal restraint while barring a third term for Roosevelt. Birmingham approves one plank amid mixed reactions.
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MacNider Nominated by Marshall at Republican Convention
Verne Marshall urged the convention to nominate Hanford MacNider for president saying 4,000,000 World War I veterans would mobilize for immediate action to oust Roosevelt. Marshall highlighted MacNider’s decorated service and public roles, while Iowa delegates sang “Iowa” as a show of support.
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Fleet disregards French armistice reports stir North African ports
London reports say major French fleet units sailed to Casablanca and Algiers to fight on, pledging to ignore the Petain armistice. General De Gaulle urges French outside occupied zones to aid Britain. France orders Indo China changes as Catroux returns home.
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First Ballot at GOP Convention Headlines Dewey Lead
Thomas E. Dewey led the initial 1940 Republican convention ballot with 360 votes, Taft second with 189, Wendell Willkie third with 105. Other tallies included Vandenberg 76, Gannett 33, James 74, Bushfield 9, Hoover 17, Martin 44, Capper 18, MacNider 34, Mridges 28, McNary 30.
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King Carol Bows to Moscow Ultimatum in Romania
Soviet pressure in the Balkans drives King Carol of Romania to cede Bessarabia and Bukovina after a Moscow ultimatum. Russian aircraft operatives over Bessarabia bolster the move as Molotov personally delivers the message. Romania's cabinet meets in emergency session.
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Nightie Breakfast Sparks Fire and Police Response
Fifty women hosting a nightie breakfast at Mrs. Ray G. Anderson’s home drew a quick fire department and police call as organizers feared the scene might escalate. The event featured solos by Sara Noblitt and Virginia Bundy and toe-tap dances by Ellen Jane Anderson. Prizes honored the most unique costumes, with Miss Selma Henningsen winning the door prize.
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