White House in Contact With Republican Convention Decisions
Reports by administration marshals in Chicago telephoned the White House with word of a possible resubmission prohibition plank to avert a repeat issue. President Hoover and aides largely spoke through others as the compromise formula was finalized and reviewed by congressional leaders and cabinet members.
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Executive Mansion
Radio silence marks Hoover and a clan feud tale
Mr. Hoover sat in a radio free office during Senator Dick inson of Iowa's keynote. A broadcast of the crowd’s applause rang out nationwide at the name’s first mention. A telegram from the duke of Argyll to Col. Sir FitzRoy Maclean sparks a clan feud tracing to 1745 when a Maclean killed by a Campbell after a failed rescue at Mull.
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Scottish clans end two century feud in Campbells Macleans
Edinburgh reports the long running feud between the Campbells and the Macleans nearing a peaceful end after nearly two centuries of dispute. The historic clash had defined Clan relations and stirred regional tension across Scotland. Leaders announced a new accord signaling reconciliation and shared future cooperation.
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Sydney harbor bridge deck corrosion fears rise
Sydney witnesses report large cracks appearing in the roadway of the new harbor bridge within weeks of its opening. Engineers fear sulphur in the coke breeze concrete may react with the steel deck, risking rapid corrosion of the structure.
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Unlucky Thirteen Breaks Luck for Raleigh Singer
Raleigh amateur John Mattox faced a run of radio trials before finally being judged successful on the thirteenth audition. Jobbm had sought a singing chance for some time, enduring luck’s spell until the thirteenth try yielded a decision in his favor.
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Raleigh, N. C
John Mattox
Jobbm
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