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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1936
Page
8
Kansas Governor London added to the Republican platform a gold backed currency and a constitutional wage and hour measure if needed. The move came after the platform was adopted without those planks amid Borah and Hoover tensions and Republican split expectations.
Charleston West Virginia June 11 The board of public works cleared 12 legislative rooms for the upcoming special session Offices for 70 of the liquor commission accounting force opened in air conditioned rooms in the capitol basement Clerk John S Hall requested the committee rooms used by the commission for a year Speaker John J Pelter arrived from Morgantown with drafts of the measure establishing a state social security program The 12 committee men who wrote the bill plan to meet again Saturday for final review The security measure aims to create a state department of public assistance and shift relief duties to counties A funding request seeks 105000 for relief from June 15 to July 1 with a 3000000 annual appropriation available at the start of the fiscal year
Former president Herbert Hoover endorsed the Republican platform as a "fighting, definite and progressive statement" while Governor Landon pressed for a gold standard plank. Hoover had urged a return to gold currency, but the convention committee declined, sticking with a sound currency.
President Roosevelt in Houston at San Jacinto battlefield says the nation seeks no further expansion and aims to uphold principles through peace. He hails Sam Houston and Texas independence 100 years on, praising pioneers who fought for liberty over lives. Page Five turn.
A strong storm from the northwest struck Bluefield and Narrows yesterday afternoon around 4 30. Debris clogged catch basins and sidewalks flooded while lightning damaged the New River Service station near Narrows, injuring no one seriously though the owner was burned repairing a wire. Electrical disturbance was severe and several telephones were knocked out as crews moved to restore service.
City Manager Kyle Bruce cites the 1932 tax limit law and state league bulletins as causes of municipal money trouble. Bluefield backs a gross sales tax to replace store license fees. wholesaler J Hoge challenges the plan and suggests receivership as a remedy.
Tax Commissioner Fred charged two McComas beer vendors in Mercer county with violations. Martha Jamison was accused of disorderly conduct while Erwin Moriotti was charged with permitting sale of whiskey in his establishment. They were ordered to explain tomorrow why their licenses should not be revoked.
Clarksburg West Virginia June 11 the Republican state executive committee led by Charles Kimball will meet Saturday to elect a chairman set dates for the state judicial convention and plan the fall campaign. With many leaders away in Cleveland comment on Kimballs successor was limited possible choices include George Sharp and Charleston attorney Robert Kay with no final decision announced.
West Virginia delegates back Colonel Frank Knox for vice president after Landon secures the presidential nod. The delegation supports Landon for November and considers Bachmann, Glenn Frank, and Steiner as possible running mates, though Bachmann’s allies oppose the move.
Montgomery West Virginia June 11 a passerby found Waldo Lanham dead in Smithers creek shortly after he left home in a bathing suit. Frank Waters reported the body lay in shallow water near the creek.
John D. M. Hamilton, Kansas committeeman and RNC general counsel, nominated Alf M. Landon for president at the national convention. He praised Landon as the one man to rally the rank and file of America, criticizing Democratic bureaucracy and urging a return to responsible government.
John Hamilton, Kansas Republican official, nominates Alfred Mossman Landon of Kansas for president at the Cleveland nominating convention. The speech condemns the current administration, cites deficits and cronyism, and praises Landon as a loyal, capable leader with a strong American character and values.
In Cleveland's Convention Hall on June 11 the Republican National Convention nominated Governor Alf M. Landon of Kansas for the presidency with 19 votes opposing. Delegates from many states cast full vote totals as the roll call proceeded amid loud protests. Senator Borah of Idaho drew 19 votes as the lone absent candidate, with Wisconsin contributing 18 Borah votes before a push to unanimity.
Mrs. Lucille Van Meter, 28, of Northfork, told Welch police she cannot identify her assailants after being forced into a car and restrained with a rope around her neck. She had previously filed charges against two men in Virginia but did not press them. The investigation continues as officers seek leads.
Governor Alf M. Landon declared from Topeka that he would lead the party to victory in November. He pledged one of the most aggressive campaigns in years as crowds gathered on his residence porch to celebrate the nomination with loudspeakers, lights, and cheering supporters.
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