Ickes Claims Corcoran Pushed FDR to Third Term
Washington AP Harold Ickes claims Corcoran did most to elect Franklin D Roosevelt to a third term. Ickes says Corcoran raised funds and organized the campaign after Flynn faltered, challenging James Farley Henry Wallace Hopkins and others. He recalls Roosevelt saying he trusted God and Hull declined the VP run.
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Washington
Thomas G
Tommy
Corcoran
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harold L. Ickes
Roosevelt
Interior
Ickes
Edward J. Flynn
Saturday Evening Post
Flynn
James A. Farley
Henry A. Wallace
Harry L. Hopkins
Hopkins
Wallace
Chicago
Roosevelt era chatter on Garner and Tydings
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes July 6 1948 remarks on Senator Tydings and Vice President Garner during Franklin D Roosevelt era discussions. It highlights Garner as unlikely successor and Roosevelt’s third term prospects amid public and political discourse.
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Cedar Rapids
Tydings
Maryland
Garner
Fd.r.s
Ickes
Roosevelt
Walks in Sleep Falls Into Chimney in Boston
Paul Lawless, 26, slept while walking and became wedged up to his armpits in a chimney after neighbors summoned police. He claimed to have dozed on the roof and woke only when he tumbled into the flue. Hospital staff said he appeared unharmed.
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Boston
Paul Lawless
Lawless
City Hospital
Strike Postponed As Electrical Workers Extend Deadline
In St Louis AP reports a nationwide electrical workers strike was temporarily averted as workers voted to extend the strike deadline until next Monday. The move delays potential work stoppages while negotiations continue.
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ST Louis
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