Who Will Be President in November 1936
The article discusses the looming November election and the uncertainty of the outcome. It questions public support for the Republican claim that the country is in peril and whether voters will back Alf Landon or Franklin D. Roosevelt. It notes the role of young voters and relief recipients in shaping the result and ponders if constitutional government will endure.
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New Deal
Filo
United States
Mirst
Cleveland
Alf M.landor
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New Republican Leaders Form Fresh State Committee
The state Republican committee announces two new officers joining the leadership Lattis Simmons publisher of the Jackson Herald and Paul Summers Morgantown lawyer named secretary and treasurer Simmons built party contacts across Ohio river counties during Judge Miller campaign and will help lead a Charleston headquarters push Summers has served as Morgantown mayor and adds youth to the slate as the party prepares an unprecedented campaign in the state with harmony between old and new leadership highlighted.
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New Site
Lattis Simmons
Paul Summers
Republican, State Committee
Simmons
Jackson Herald
Ripley
Ohio River
Lewis ‘Miller
Sharp
Morgantown
New
Young Republicans
Mondagahela
Clarksburg
Charleston
Campaign Battle Lines Set For November Election
The article outlines the looming presidential contest between Franklin D Roosevelt and Alf Landon. It notes Roosevelt’s stance to pursue a policy of no retreat and argues the Democratic platform from Philadelphia will reflect continued support for his administration. It predicts the campaign will test strength through summer and fall leading to the November vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Gov. Landon
Kansas
Clare
Wannot
Regare
Eada
Allapea
Tugwells
Jance
Pershing Warns West Point Graduates On Peace and War
General John J. Pershing addressed West Point graduates saying world peace looks bleak and armies may be needed again. He noted his long military career and tied duty to readiness, urging dedication to peace but preparation to fight if honor requires. He cited America’s long history of conflicts and the republic’s origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Military Academy
West Point
John J. Pershing
Gen. Pershing
Ias
Gen. Sherman
Hell
Pershing
United States
Republic
America
Dr Benedict warns future readers of today’s Westerns
Dr Ruth Benedict of Columbia fears 2136 scholars may misread 1936 light fiction as life facts. She notes future readers could equate Hoboken with gunplay unless libraries preserve context. The piece reflects on literary trends, library roles, and U.S. trade balance shifting in recent months.
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Ruth Benedict
Columbia University
Hoboken
Benedict
Rhythmic Sequence of Months and Moonlit Pace
A lyrical fragment describes a slow unhurried rhythm with a floating swan and a moonlit scene. Monthly progression from May to June is hinted, as warmth nears by noon beside a river. The text navigates dreamlike imagery and distant encounters without clear narrative.
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BrAgeee
Duberlage
Forty Years Ago Today McKinley and Hobart Nominated
The Republican national convention in St Louis nominated William McKinley for president and Garret Hobart for vice president. Other notes recall Mrs J Frank Surface called in Radford for her father's serious illness, and a Missionary wheel held in Taxe well.
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McKinley
Hobart
St. Luis
J. Frank Surface
Radford
Holston Conference
Wheeling
Taxewell
Washington Bystander Reflects On Preconvention Mood
Herbert Plum reports that Vandenberg feared London style showmanship would make the Republican convention resemble a circus yet no such spectacle emerged. He notes sparse preconvention activities, limited bands, and hints at Democratic hopes for a more festive Philadelphia gathering as memories of Cleveland 1924 and New York city pageantry surface.
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Washington, SF
Cnator
Vandenberg
London
Cleveland
Yesteryeara
Banda
Missouri
University of
Houaton
Joe Robinson
Dil Murray
Chicago
Philadelphia
Jim Farley
Ike
Coolidgaland
Ancy
Wisconsin
New York
Madison Square Garden
Manhattan Miscellany as Benny Fields Makes a Comeback
In New York George Ross notes Benny Fields returning to the stage as a successful minstrel amid near sightedness and controversy. He recalls Keating’s comeback and bankruptcy, casino talk on Broadway, and updates on Gladys Swarthout, Margaret Sullavan, and stage plans. The piece also mentions animal night clubs and Fanny Brice rumors amid lively theater chatter.
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New York
Manhattan
Boardway
Benny Fields
Dia
West 49Th Street
Becaisa
Rell
Suntan
Mike Jacobs
Ducat Beggars
Battard
Cauliflower Kids
Roafers
Gladya
Swarthout
Frank Chapman
Margaret Sullavan
Hollywood
Sam Harrig Iting
George S. Kaufman
Edna Ferber
Marguerite Churchill
June Wyatt
Miss Sullavan
Wight
Iguclera
Atayrout
Fanny Brice
Essae
Conledienne
Rosy
Ros Bunt
Ick Ideale
The Longest Ship by Half an Inch in Training
Fragmented poem and assorted clippings recount a grand shipbuilding vision, the launching day, and public notes on politics and culture. It blends a fantasized vessel with references to Governor Landon and Jean Cocteau, ending with a nostalgic salute to early fire engine parades.
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Horna
June 18 birthday guidance from a quirky horoscope
The text reads like a fragmented fortune tellers note urging cautious negotiation and tact in daily dealings. It mentions June 18 birthdays and lists several professionals including a botanist, zoologist, architect, and authors, all in a choppy, era-like advisory style.
Fragmented local notes on Shaw plays and a fire scene
The fragmentary text references George Bernard Shaw and a new edition of Man and Superman. It also describes a horse drawn gig and a fire alarm at a Howard Avenue location, with scattered mentions of Salvation Army, the Black Legion, and an automatic fire apparatus.
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George Ea Shaw
Hag
J Weaund
Man
Superman
Shaw
Speer
Howard Avenue
Asl
Yao Avenue
Bieniag
Ratoff and Menjou Debate a Bomb of a Topic in Hollywood
In Hollywood Gregory Ratoff and Adolph Menjou spar over a busted premise with spicy banter and quick jabs about life heat and samples. The exchange ends as both actors are summoned for a scene in a forthcoming Baby Sing production.
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Hubbard Keavy
Hollywood
Gregory
Ratoff
Adollphe
Menjou
Inithis
Mr. Menjou
Mayba
Russia
A Book a Day by Bruce Gatton review notes
A fragmentary review of Day of Immense Sun by Blair Niles noting its Peru empire setting and the novel's portrayal of conquest. It highlights the ambitious sociopolitical experiment in Wallatia and the editorial critique of its rigid state regime as central to the work.
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Blair Niles
Bobba- Merrill
Mia
Nilea
Peru
Pixarra
Biezarre
Jad
Roy
Thea
Wallatia
Ble
Gayarns
Campaign finance oddities amid new deal push exposed
Washington reports reveal a tangled string of donations and loans to the Good Neighbor League Inc and its president Dr. Stanley High, including a $8,000 donor total by May 31, high salaries, and interlocking ties with the Democratic National Committee. The piece notes large corporate and labor contributions, a tabloid campaign booklet, and a curious mix of expenses and revenue within the fund.
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Washington
Neighbor League
Delaware
Boowe Sales
Good Neighbor League, Inc
Stanley High
Dr. High
Aole
White
Alan
Longue, Inc
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Fhilgst
Eggile
Tha
Democratic National Committee
Alzo
High
Democratic National
Benker
Ina
Demiocratic ’National Committee
Beaig
Franklin
Droogevelt
Roosevelt Record
Ary Politic Publications
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
U.S. Steal
Lewis
Hoight
Nitrate Educational Bureau, Inc
Charleston Axe and Tool Plant Scene of Strike
A general walkout at Charleston Axe and Tool plant, subsidiary of American Fork and Hoe, halted operations today. Police patrolled with four officers as foremen and office staff remained on duty, while workers, amid unclear reasons, stood ground then mostly left for home.
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Charleston
Kelly Axe and Tool
Dicordar
American Fork
W.oa
Tully
Guty
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Loatey F. Ward
John OR. Thomas
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Robert Wi Welr
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Mr. Ratott
A. Pample
Amiroft
Meniou
Bruce Gatton
Ay Paul Mallon
Syme
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United Frit Company
Chicago «Packers
Armour and Swift
Democratis
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Rockefellers
Layrence Rockefeller
Rockefeller
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